M series assistance please

[dlauffenburger]

First, I should have been posting under this Kubota heading instead of under the General forum - my apologies to those who've already seen some of my questions.

I'm looking at buying a Kubota M series tractor and am considering the M7040 vs M8540. I run a hay and cow/calf operation so plenty of loader work.

Need: loader, pallet forks, 3rd function remote for loader (runs hay grapple)

Options: cab vs ROP w/ canopy, 2WD vs 4WD, Special Utility (SU) series vs standard 'M' for 7040.

Want: to keep price below $40,000

Your opinion(s) on what options are must haves vs expendable. Example = 2WD vs 4WD.

I have been researching tractors a lot lately and both tractors you are considering are very nice, but if you have an LS dealer around take a look at their tractors. If have found that they offer more options standard for a better price. For the size you are considering the P Series LS is comparable, if you are looking for a smaller more manuverable tractor the U Series.

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