Ballast Kubota M7040 front weight bracket?

[nauxier16]

I wish I could buy a programmer for my tractor like I have for my duramax to gain a few extra pony's lol

 

[xring100]

Don't need a programmer to do that search for turning up injection pump. I assume you know this will void your warranty if you have one.

 

[nauxier16]

Yeah that would work but I sure don't want to void the warranty....it only has 30 hours on it lol, long time to go if something major happens

 

[94BULLITT]

I wish I could buy a programmer for my tractor like I have for my duramax to gain a few extra pony's lol

I vote for a bigger turbo:laughing: then turn the pump up.

 

[xring100]

I vote for a bigger turbo:laughing: then turn the pump up.

Lol and while your at it throw in some propane injection

 

[nauxier16]

I could do that and then I would be ready for some sled pullin lol

 

[Davidsan]

Guess it's too late to tell you this since you have bought a weight bracket. I'll go ahead and say in case someone else is looking....

There is an optional Kubota OEM weight bracket that will fit up to the M - series tractors that will hold 7 of the 105 lb weights. I have one on my M9540 and it fits nicely between the front grill guard on mine. My grill guard that was on my tractor won't allow me to put the larger/heavier cast weight bracket that holds 10 weights. The Kubota site (build it now) price is $211 for the weight bracket and $55 for the bolt/bar kit you need to secure the weights to bracket. Weights are $85 each.

Goodluck with your new bracket! I'm with you in that I remove my loader and load up the weights for cutting on the hillsides. Visibility is much better less the loader and the steering/manueverability is easier.

 

[ovrszd]

Guess it's too late to tell you this since you have bought a weight bracket. I'll go ahead and say in case someone else is looking....

There is an optional Kubota OEM weight bracket that will fit up to the M - series tractors that will hold 7 of the 105 lb weights. I have one on my M9540 and it fits nicely between the front grill guard on mine. My grill guard that was on my tractor won't allow me to put the larger/heavier cast weight bracket that holds 10 weights. The Kubota site (build it now) price is $211 for the weight bracket and $55 for the bolt/bar kit you need to secure the weights to bracket. Weights are $85 each.

Goodluck with your new bracket! I'm with you in that I remove my loader and load up the weights for cutting on the hillsides. Visibility is much better less the loader and the steering/manueverability is easier.

Good input Davidsan!!! I wonder what that bracket costs if you go to the dealership and buy it thru Parts???

 

[foreman Etexas]

Same here loader comes off when mowing,use to never take it off,thought it would be a hasel but takes only cple minutes now...

 

[nauxier16]

Good input Davidsan!!! I wonder what that bracket costs if you go to the dealership and buy it thru Parts???

Yeah that's what I was wondering too, the first dealer I tried to deal with told me the bracket would be $280.00 and the weights were $1.00 per pound, that was when I was going that route instead of the loader but I'm glad I went with the FEL

 

[allen in texas]

Hey guys,
I am looking for a factory Kubota or equivilent front weight bracket to hang some suit case weights on my M7040 so I can take my FEL off to do my bush hogging. I know my local dealer can get it but im over an hour away and its hard on the working man to get much shopping done. Any one that knows where I could find one I would greatly appreciate the help!

You know, coming around the the original post, with my 3240 I took the loader off one time when I was shredding 40 acres. I had to use my brakes to turn around about half the time. The front end would just kind of skip around. I only took the loader off because I had to trailer about 200 miles to get to the job. A confined working space wasn't the issue. I just couldn't see the sense in hauling the extra weight. I haven't tried it without the loader on the 5740 yet, don't know if I would have the same problem or not.
I would however, like to take the loader off and replace the weight of the loader when I plow. I need all the weight to put the power to the ground. I don't know what the loader weighs but I'm sure I would have a problem finding enough places to hang weight to replace it.


Allen
(still wanting a 9540)

 

[ovrszd]

You know, coming around the the original post, with my 3240 I took the loader off one time when I was shredding 40 acres. I had to use my brakes to turn around about half the time. The front end would just kind of skip around. I only took the loader off because I had to trailer about 200 miles to get to the job. A confined working space wasn't the issue. I just couldn't see the sense in hauling the extra weight. I haven't tried it without the loader on the 5740 yet, don't know if I would have the same problem or not.
I would however, like to take the loader off and replace the weight of the loader when I plow. I need all the weight to put the power to the ground. I don't know what the loader weighs but I'm sure I would have a problem finding enough places to hang weight to replace it.


Allen
(still wanting a 9540)

I'm not sure what your 5740 loader would weigh. The specs on my LA1353 say 1800lbs for loader and 250lbs for bucket. You are probably closer to 1400lbs and 175lbs.

Allen I think you need to talk to Lance Armstrong, he can tell you what you need to be feedin that 5740 to end up with the 9540....

 

[DT86]

Allen I think you need to talk to Lance Armstrong, he can tell you what you need to be feedin that 5740 to end up with the 9540....

I'm not sure 'roids will do it.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm not sure 'roids will do it.

Just trying to help Allen's dream Derek... :laughing:

 

[allen in texas]

Here now I call my tractor a "her".
A little "T" might mess her up.

Hmm 1400+...
that sure would be quite a few suitcase weights.

I guess I should put a pic of my 5740 here.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I have found that with the loader off and doubling up from what is recommended for front weights has worked quite well for me.

 

[94BULLITT]

You know, coming around the the original post, with my 3240 I took the loader off one time when I was shredding 40 acres. I had to use my brakes to turn around about half the time. The front end would just kind of skip around. I only took the loader off because I had to trailer about 200 miles to get to the job. A confined working space wasn't the issue. I just couldn't see the sense in hauling the extra weight. I haven't tried it without the loader on the 5740 yet, don't know if I would have the same problem or not.
I would however, like to take the loader off and replace the weight of the loader when I plow. I need all the weight to put the power to the ground. I don't know what the loader weighs but I'm sure I would have a problem finding enough places to hang weight to replace it.


Allen
(still wanting a 9540)

You can hang 4 weights on the grill guard. I think the LA854 is 1300ish plus quick attach (120lb ?) and the bucket is 320 I think.

 

[ovrszd]

I have found that with the loader off and doubling up from what is recommended for front weights has worked quite well for me.

That's quite a rack you have there Brian......

 

[allen in texas]

That's quite a rack you have there Brian......

If Brian was a lady he (she?) might punch your lights out. LOL

Or she might just give you a big ole hug.

 

[ovrszd]

If Brian was a lady he (she?) might punch your lights out. LOL

Or she might just give you a big ole hug.

HEY, I was talking about the quality of workmanship in his double rack....

Not only did I get to mention his rack, I got to mention his double rack!!! :laughing: