4330 vs 5740

[k4330]

I have a 4330 HST and I am Looking to trade up to a 5740 hst. I have had the 4330 for a couple of years and I like it but I find it could use more power, lift capacity and weight. I am waiting for a brochure to compare both but was wondering what others thought .. Thanks

 

[MadReferee]

I looked at a leftover L4330 w/cab. For about $5k more I am going with an L5240. Since the 52 is basically the same tractor as the 57 so I saw no need to spend an additional $1.8k. The turbo engines, weight and everything else appear to be the same just that the 57 is rated at 2700 rpm while the 52 at 2600 rpm.

The loaders on the L4330/5240/5740 are all essentially the same. If you want more lift capacity then you have to go to a utility tractor.

The big differences betweem the 4330 and 52/57 are a slightly larger frame, 400 lbs, and the 52/57 have a turbo engine and HST Plus.

 

[art]

I have a commercial owner operator that just went from a 3710hstc to a 5030 this past year and all he does is say he's happy about the difference of power. He put nearly three thousand hours on the 10 series with duties of a front blade and provnost 78" pro blower fully hydraulic on the back in the winter for clean-up of his plow trucks, a harley double roll replaced the blower in the summer.

Some people, I most of the time over work under powered equipment or use it to it's fullest extent. I get as good if not better gas mileage with with a large engine then with a smaller one. You would enjoy the extra power of the larger one and with the extra weight and length it should handle a loader great although the largest they get is the 800 chassis for the L-series. If you feel you could use more power go for it!

Be sure you aren't sacrificing any other uses in manuverabilty because of the extra size for any of your work. It could be a good time to get an extra option or two!