Buying a new L5740 HSTC?

[TripleR]

I am in the process of looking at a trade in of my beloved L5030 HSTC for a L5740 HSTC -3

Industrial Tires (filled and set wide)
Three rear remotes
Top and Tilt
Rear Wiper
Back and Side Window Defoggers
Quick Attach HD Round Back Bucket
Reversible Bolt On Cutting Edge
Work Lights
No extended Warranty

Close to a done deal this morning; who knows.

 

[bigbull338]

boy you do have tractor fever.why are you swapping tractors.

 

[TripleR]

Mobility issues are making it harder to get in and out due to the evaporator being in the roof with less head room. My wife and I looked at and tried out a 5740 Thursday and with the swivel seat and more head room it is easier on me. The cab is a bit bigger, so I can get my crutches in there or at least one.

 

[bigbull338]

well then i dont blame you.got todo what it takes to keep you on the tractor.head room is always an issue with cab tractors.just make sure you can get in an out of the cab with ease.

 

[TripleR]

well then i dont blame you.got todo what it takes to keep you on the tractor.head room is always an issue with cab tractors.just make sure you can get in an out of the cab with ease.

Yeah, we tried one out and it was much better, not as good as the M8540, but pretty good and a lot lower to the ground.:laughing:

I may look into adding more hand rails too. will just have to wait and see.

 

[Bluegill2]

Go get that new tractor, brother!

 

[TripleR]

Go get that new tractor, brother!

I'm probably going to, my wife wants me to get it, but like a lot of people, I just HATE to spend money.

Of course I don't smoke, drink and dance the hoochie coo, so I don't spend much money anyway, so...

 

[Bluegill2]

I'm probably going to, my wife wants me to get it, but like a lot of people, I just HATE to spend money.

Of course I don't smoke, drink and dance the hoochie coo, so I don't spend much money anyway, so...

I'm the same way, no vises...

My wife just said "buy a back hoe, or some more tractor stuff, or trade for a larger tractor".

But I don't like spending money either and I basically already have what I want...

 

[TripleR]

I'm the same way, no vises...

My wife just said "buy a back hoe, or some more tractor stuff, or trade for a larger tractor".

But I don't like spending money either and I basically already have what I want...

I sure know what you mean, I thought the M8540 was going to be our last tractor as the L5030 does everything asked of it and I am not much into buying something new just to have it. I keep my trucks and cars until they are worn completely out, 200,000+ miles. We also tend to get attached to our machinery and have some stuff that was bought new in the 50's; brothers still run them as I had to quit.

I passed on a backhoe as my brother has one out at our other farm that we just parked years ago. It is an older model and we don't need one much now that all our homes are built and when we need one, we just go rent one or a mini excavator and don't have to do the maintenance. My brother has an emotional attachment to the old backhoe as we used it with our dad or it would be gone.

 

[bucktaker]

Have you price checked Barlow's in Ky ?
Also have the dealer or someone check to see if there are any "new /old stock tractors sitting around on a dealers lot that can be had for less money.

 

[TripleR]

Have you price checked Barlow's in Ky ?
Also have the dealer or someone check to see if there are any "new /old stock tractors sitting around on a dealers lot that can be had for less money.

I didn't check with Barlow's on this one, but have in the past and the difference was not enough for me to go with them in light of the freebies etc. I get locally. I have also gotten to be pretty good friends with the owner and their only sales person. They sent people my way when we had equipment for sale with no commission, dropped off parts etc at no charge. I may pay a bit more, but in the end we come out ahead though I am sure Barlow is a great dealership. I have unique needs that require a local dealership, so I stick with them.

The dealer had some "new pink tractors" a few months ago from a dealer that cleared their lot going out of business or something, but they were all open station and I don't think I could handle that color. I don't wax my tractors, but sure don't like that level of exposure.

If I get it, I will do some checking on the FEL and let you know how it works out. Thanks for the help.

 

[crazyal]

Something in my head screams about having a couple of our 5740 boys (4shorts and high compression) to start doing some design work. Maybe a custom grab rail and crutch holder. Just remember, we love pictures.

 

[crazyangel]

I love my 5740. It doesn't disappoint!

 

[TripleR]

Something in my head screams about having a couple of our 5740 boys (4shorts and high compression) to start doing some design work. Maybe a custom grab rail and crutch holder. Just remember, we love pictures.

If I get it, I will be sure to get some pictures. I saved some pictures somewhere of a member who had built a ramp and platform for his neighbor, but can't find them; sure I could have my brothers fix something up like that. Someone else also put a gun mount on the right door to hold a rifle/shotgun that might work for crutches.

 

[TripleR]

I love my 5740. It doesn't disappoint!

I had a little trouble with the one I took for a test as the auto throttle threw me off a bit. I really like the concept though and can see where it would be really nice with a little practice.

I have only driven one tractor that I really liked right off the bat though, so I am use to it.

 

[crazyangel]

The auto throttle can be a bit of a change of perspective, but I have adjusted to it nicely. It's great with loader work. I am considering a tweak to the factory setting though. It seems like it spins up a bit sooner than I need it, but it's an easy adjustment. Overall I like the feature a lot.

 

[kuboman]

I love my 5740. It doesn't disappoint!

:thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

The auto throttle can be a bit of a change of perspective, but I have adjusted to it nicely. It's great with loader work. I am considering a tweak to the factory setting though. It seems like it spins up a bit sooner than I need it, but it's an easy adjustment. Overall I like the feature a lot.

I imagine I may have to do some fine tuning on one as well. I really don't know how this one was set, it "seemed" to be more sensitive to what I am use to, but I know there are sensitivity setting and adjustments that can be made to the linkage on the auto throttle. I can see me turning everything off while spending the day using the rotary cutter then turning it back on for other tasks.

Bucktaker has posted on issues with FEL strength, has anyone else had one perform to less than their expectations?

 

[crazyangel]

I moved 20 ton of crushed stone this week and didn't notice any problems with the capacity of my loader.

 

[TripleR]

I moved 20 ton of crushed stone this week and didn't notice any problems with the capacity of my loader.

I believe his issues were with the curl/dump rather than lift capacity. I have used that to extricate myself from mud and a washout or two.