Need M7040 measurement...

[West Elk]

Greetings, I'm shopping tractors for our small hay farm in Colorado. One of the models I'm considering is the Kubota M7040 ROPS.
The tractor will need to go in a small (short) barn door and I need to know the height above ground at the top of the exhaust pipe. This looks like it will be the highest point with the ROPS folded.
If you have this model I would greatly appreciate your help in getting this measurement.
Also, if any of you have or know of a M7040 for sale please feel free to send me a PM about it.
I"m also open to suggestions for other tractors to consider. Price is an issue, so it won't be new or very late model. Looking for something in the teens to low $20k range. It will primarily be a haying tractor (small squares) and will do loader work and mowing.
thanks for your help

 

[gwdixon]

97.2 inches according to TractorData.com

TractorData.com Kubota M7040 tractor dimensions information

 

[West Elk]

that measurement is to the top of the ROPS, what I'm looking for is the measurement to the top of the exhaust pipe. When the ROPS is folded, the exhaust pipe is the highest point.

 

[abeal]

Don't they have the option to reroute the exhaust to down below? Thought I remember that when shopping - cheap too.

 

[gwdixon]

Don't they have the option to reroute the exhaust to down below? Thought I remember that when shopping - cheap too.

Yes, I remember that "low exhaust" feature, also. Kubota M5040 M6040 M7040 Down Exhaust Kit for ROPS Turbo Tractors Under Muffler | eBay

A bit pricey.

To the OP: Photos show the exhaust pipe being about 6" less than the ROPS. If the barn door is so short you might want to take a hacksaw and cut the pipe to an acceptable height. A flapper on the pipe will keep the rain out (or whatever they are called).

Tractor Supply Co. - Enjoy searching:exhaust rain cap flapper

 

[West Elk]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll put in a taller door, or just remove it. This will let me get a cab tractor. A/c, heat, radio, no ear muffs...I like that option a lot better.

 

[big bubba]

in terms of price, if you're looking at anything quality in a used 7040 cab, it may be optimistic to think in the $ teens. something well used maybe, but be thorough in checking it out. in terms of fit under cover, my suggestion (as you mentioned) is to make adjustments on the structure rather than choosing a machine for the fit. having said that, the 7040 is a great machine, once had one & best of luck in finding one. now the 8540, what can i say, all the more awesome. best regards