Is this a line of BS?

Topanga · Nov 12, 2009

I own a Kubota M7040 and purchased the Parts Manual and Shop Manual from the local dealer for a hefty price. The Parts Manual is labeled for a M6040 and when I asked, the manager said that Kubota ships the M6040 manual because it is the same as for a M7040. It doesn't make sense.

Is this for real?

Thanks

radioman · Nov 12, 2009

Topanga, try sending a private PM to messicks here on TBN. They are a advertised internet dealer and they helped us on TBN with answers we need to know.

tydp · Nov 12, 2009

Users manual would be the same, I think. The 2 tractors have the same motor, transmission, hydraulics, etc......

RadarTech · Nov 12, 2009

Topanga,
when you find out please do let us know..

Later,
J

JTPass · Nov 13, 2009

Try TractorSmart.com. You can get a complete parts manual for most Kubota tractors sent to you via e-mail...for free.

rbargeron · Nov 13, 2009

tydp said:
Users manual would be the same, I think. The 2 tractors have the same motor, transmission, hydraulics, etc......

Yes, same V3307-DI engine, hydraulics etc. etc. - but I think the 7040 uses a turbocharger for a few more horsepower. The Kubota website isn't clear - the specification sheets say they are both turbocharged - but the "build my Kubota" section says they are both naturally aspirated. The weight difference is about what a turbo would add. So much for proof reading...

If your M6040 parts book lists the turbo, then I think you have it covered.

MessickFarmEqu · Nov 13, 2009

Yes, they appear to be the same manuals. Surprising though, there are several differences between them. That should be broken out in the manual.

curtisfarmer · Nov 13, 2009

My KX121-3 miniX has the same manual as the KX91-3, just a couple of pages detailing the differences.

Topanga · Nov 13, 2009

OK, it's official.

The M6040 Parts Manual has the turbocharger on page 60--must mean that it covers M7040 as well.

Thanks for the hints and advice.

Topanga

piller · Nov 14, 2009

The M5040/M6040/M7040 tractors were equipped with naturally aspirated engines for a couple of years after these models were introduced. Recently Kubota came out with the "-1" versions of these tractors with turbochargers, the power did not really change but I've heard that the change was made to improve emissions.