m7040 cutting capacity

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abb

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curious if anyone has any trouble pulling a batwing cutter with a 7040. Im having to upgrade to a bigger tractor but not sure if i need a 7040 or 8540. Will be pulling a 15' batwing on hilly terrain. I dont want more tractor than i need but also dont want to have to run one at full capacity all the time either. Any suggestions would be helpful
 
   / m7040 cutting capacity #2  
I went with the M8540HD partly because it will allow me to make large round bales and use a batwing mower. The price difference between the 7040 and 8540 is not that much, however you get 75 PTO HP vs. 62, you get a bigger heavier tractor (longer wheelbase, wider stance), more 3 pt hitch lift, more hydraulic capability, transmission parking brake, bigger tires, etc. If I was going to be using a 15 foot batwing mower on hills I would definitely suggest the 8540, you might even want to look at the 9540.
 
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I pull a 15 foot batwing with my 7040 on very hilly terrain. It works ok to trim pasture land but if you get in the thick heavy stuff it makes the 7040 work pretty hard. If you have a lot of mowing to do I would probably look at something bigger than the 7040. just my 2 cents
 
   / m7040 cutting capacity #4  
I cut grass every year with a M5040HDC using a Woods 15 foot bat wing haven't had a problem yet cutting 2 -3 foot tall grass on hill terrain just have to stay in 3rd gear low or lower doesnt really even lug the engine in those gears
 
   / m7040 cutting capacity #5  
M7040 would be my pick with a lighter duty 15ft cutter. You should have plenty of power for mowing applications
 
   / m7040 cutting capacity #6  
if you're looking at a 15' spread, get the 85 or 9540. you won't be sorry or ever look back. check out the specs. who knows what your future needs might hold. bb
 

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