Montana MONTANA5740C Discussions

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    Montana 5740C

    Needing to add fluid at the rear axle dipstick - not sure what to use. No luck so far in anything online. I hope that maybe someone here has had experience. thank you in advance.
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    Montana 5740c parking brake light stays on.

    I have had this tractor about 2 years now. Got it used from a fella that also got it and used it for mowing about 2 years and sold to me with around 300 hrs. I had to have the font end rebuilt as...
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    Price Check Should I buy a Montana 5740C?

    Hi everyone, A guy is selling his 2008 5740C for $12,500 CAD. It has 1200 hours and comes with a bush hog, finish mower, box blade and rototiller. He says the AC doesn't work and there are a few...
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    New member - PT-1850 and Montana 5740C

    Hi. I am a new member, but have referenced TBN quite often. I just bought a used PT-1850. It is old (2003), but low hours. It sat outside a while, so will likely have some things come up from time...
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    Montana 5740C intermittent no crank

    I have a Montana 5740C with Mitsubishi engine that intermittently will not crank. When it gets into the event it seems that cycling the key completely off and back to crank will make it work...
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    Montana 5740c electrical start problems question

    Hello all. I just bought a 5740c this winter with 1600hrs on it. It's needed some tlc and replaced a lot of stuff on in without any real issues, however ever since I bought it it seems to have a...
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    cab removal on montana 5740c

    starting repairs on tranny--shuttle problems- won't stay in F-R---any help on cab removal appreciated..
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    Operators manual Montana 5740c

    Hoping someone has an operators manual for a Montana 5740c that they can email me - i have parts manual - but need additional information. southwindsco@yahoo.com Thanks
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    Need Montana 5740C glass door

    I have seen previous threads regarding a replacement glass for the Montana 5740C cab. I found mine broken (have no idea--just woke up to it) and ordered a replacement from Montana parts. New...
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    Montana 5740c shuttle problems

    Hello to all. I have a Montana 5740c that will not stay in reverse. I am thinking it is a problem in the synchronizers. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? Also I need to find a shop...
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    Montana 5740C manual

    Just bought a 2005 Montana 5740C with 600 hours. I have noticed some other threads on here with people talking about Montana tractor manuals. Would anyone have a digital version of the 5740 manual...
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    Need help servicing Montana 5740c

    Hi everyone, I got a 5740c a couple weeks ago but the person I got the tractor from didn't have a manual for it. I'm used to working on larger equipment like backhoes and cats. Can anyone tell...
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    Montana 5740C purchase?? Realibility

    Hello, I am considering purchasing a Montana 5740C Cab tractor primarly for mowing heavy grass with a 7Ft HD Bush hog. I would like your comments on your expirenance with Montana?, is this a good...
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    Montana 5740C

    Hi All, I used this site to make up my mind on which Montana to buy. I got a 5740C, picked it up on Monday and now have 5 hrs on it. All I can say is, so far I am impressed. This is some kind...
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    Two Montana 5740C's and a Storage Shed

    Two Montana 5740C\'s and a Storage Shed That neighbor of mine that borrowed my 5740C and then bought one identical to mine for himself, called me the other night and asked if I'd come over and...
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    Montana 5740C hydraulic failure

    On June 23rd, my wife was using a 6ft cutter to clip the pasture. After about an hour, she noticed that the lift arms would not raise the cutter. She brought it in to me and I could not find the...
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    Picture of My New Montana 5740C

    Here are some pictures of my new Montana 5740C tractor. It is great to have a cab on a day like today. It is 90+ and the dust is flying yet inside I am knocking down some cold ice tea and the...
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    Montana 5740C Question

    I am having a problem locating the Main Transmission Oil Gauge and the Oil injection Inlet. The picture in the manual is no help so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Montana 5740C starting issue

    I purchased a new Montana 5740C on 4-23-05. I currently have 46 hrs on her. Beginning around 38 hrs, it developed a strange sound at startup. Kind of like the the clutch was not fully depressd...
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    Montana 5740C FEL questions

    I just purchased a 5740C with FEL. I love the ease of operation and the comfort. The seat needs to be softer and have armrests, but I have already found a replacement. I'm sure I will have many...
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    My New Montana 5740C Arrived -Initial Impression

    I waited at the dealer's on Friday, March 4th, for my Montana 5740C to arrive from the factory. I watched as it was unloaded off the 18 wheeler, kind of like being in the delivery room! You see, I...
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