Kubota M5640SUD ????

[Gordon Gould]

56 hp gear shift 4WD - partially syncro Xmission (3rd & 4th gears)

Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has experience with one and what there thoughts are. There is a used one that I am thinking about looking at. It is a couple hours away so any info or opinions would be helpful. Thanks

gg

 

[Rustyiron]

Mmmm tractor, bigger more gooder.


Don't have any experience with that model GG, but I bet you'd like the extra HP.

 

[Gordon Gould]

More hp gooder for sure. Me likey big front tire too.

I am not getting overwhelmed with responses .......... probably because the M5640 is an obscure model. Can't find much about it. It was listed as a Special Utility Tractor. Rugged like an M but absolutely no frills offered. Operator station and controls set up like an older tractor.

gg

 

[Farmer495]

Almost bought one. (M5640SUD) Very basic tractor with no garbage on it. I wouldn't be afraid of it.

One I looked at had 14.9-28 tires and the 11.2R20 fronts.

Left hand range lever with reverse inline with low for sort of a shuttle between say L4 and R4.

Main shift partially synchronized, I could easily shift it up or down between H1 to H4 first try on a test drive using right technique.

The only minuses I really had were smallish fuel tank under the hood and I didn't like the front discharge exhaust. was going to have to mount a loader and ended up buying next model up in that series, M7040SUHD w/LA1153 later

 

[abeal]

I have one - going on 3 years now I guess. Really do not use it as much as I thought I would. 95% is pulling an 8' bushhog which it does very well. I'm thinking I may have put 80 hrs on it so far. I have a L3200 there as well and use that for everything unless I need the larger tractor for the loader or mowing. No complaints or issues with it. Generally it sits in the barn and mows a few times a year. The HST in the L is amazing but I haven't had any shifting issues with the M but like I said it's mostly a mower and shifting is not often.

 

[Rustyiron]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/.../319859-m5640sud-anyone-have-one-general.html

Post #2 might be a good reason alone, and your right about the tire size. I remember that when I moved from a 16" front wheel to a 24"...... smooth's things right out!

 

[motownbrowne]

I don't know if this is the case for this model or not, or even if it would be a problem for you Gordon, but it's worth checking out: on some "special utility" models, the loader is not easily removed like on the rest of Kubota's lineup. Again, not sure about this model.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Thanks for the good input everyone! It is a 2012. So pre tier IV (Right?) which is a plus to my old fashioned way of thinking. Never thought that the loader may not be removable. Not really sure how much it matters to me but I definitely want to know. Waiting for a reply on that.

gg

 

[94BULLITT]

I'd say the basic tractor would be just like a small M (M5040-M7040). It looks like the hydraulic flow and lift capacity is the same as the small M's. I assume it is 4WD?

 

[LD1]

I wish I had big front tires.

9.5-16 are the tallest tires kubota puts on a HST tractor:banghead: Wish I could get some 20, 22, or 24" rims up front.

Do you have a kubota dealer near by? The new M5660SU is basically the same tractor just a newer version. So if you want to get a feel for just how big it is, start there.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Those are great units. I expect if the price is decent it will not last long. It is hard to find decent used machines around here like that at a reasonable price. Lots of time it's just easier to buy new and get a new warranty.

 

[abeal]

I don't know if this is the case for this model or not, or even if it would be a problem for you Gordon, but it's worth checking out: on some "special utility" models, the loader is not easily removed like on the rest of Kubota's lineup. Again, not sure about this model.

Fortunately it is the quick connect - off and on in a couple minutes.

 

[Farmer495]

Thanks for the good input everyone! It is a 2012. So pre tier IV (Right?) which is a plus to my old fashioned way of thinking. Never thought that the loader may not be removable. Not really sure how much it matters to me but I definitely want to know. Waiting for a reply on that.

gg

That other link was from when I was looking at the one I posted photos on, I think it ended being the pre EGR model, where as a new 2014 5640SU I looked at (9.5 24 and 16.9-28) was EGR. Don't think I'd be too afraid of EGR, even though I'd prefer without.

 

[Farmer495]

I wish I had big front tires.

9.5-16 are the tallest tires kubota puts on a HST tractor:banghead: Wish I could get some 20, 22, or 24" rims up front.

Do you have a kubota dealer near by? The new M5660SU is basically the same tractor just a newer version. So if you want to get a feel for just how big it is, start there.

M5660SU is "basically" the back half an M7040SUHD (LH hydraulic shuttle with right side gear and range shifters) with a DPF fitted 5640SU engine if I remember right.

They'd be slow seller in Canada since they were under the 60 PTO HP sales tax cut off. As it was a new M5640SU ended up being about the same price as an M7040SU due to sales tax.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Went out and took a look at it today. Tractor and box blade (Woods BSM84). I didn't see any issues and liked it.



gg

 

[94BULLITT]

It looks nice Gordon. It would be a great tractor for you.

 

[Farmer495]

Looks sharp, single remote and radio. SSQA and QA loader. Bucket looks like it's right off a skidsteer.

 

[Rustyiron]

Yes, some nice basic "extra's" on there already. You should have no problems selling your tractor on c/l, especially after this winter. Grab it Gordon and "write it off" against all that logging money

 

[Gordon Gould]

Looks sharp, single remote and radio. SSQA and QA loader. Bucket looks like it's right off a skidsteer.

It is. He put it on just so I could test it. The actual bucket is at another location and has not been used. He had a pair of forks with a thumb on it. So there is a 3rd function diverter too.

gg

 

[Gordon Gould]

Yes, some nice basic "extra's" on there already. You should have no problems selling your tractor on c/l, especially after this winter. Grab it Gordon and "write it off" against all that logging money:D

Hmmmm ...... Like they say - In order to end up with a small fortune from logging you have to start out with a large fortune.

gg