New L5740

[JerryJHarrison]

I am looking at a new GL5740 (No Cab), R4 tires, with a Kubota LA854 FEL, a 4 in 1 Bucket for the FEL, with a 3rd function Hydrolic, a Bush Hog BH850 backhoe with a sub-frame mount, and 3 rear remote Hydrolic valves for future TNT functions. Price is $39,300.

This seemed like a good price, but I am wondering what you all think.

 

[Deerlope]

At that price you had better stop looking and buy.

 

[bmiker]

I payed about 33.000 for 5740 with r4s 3 remote & cammond 72' box blade which cost about 2600. I guess the quick connect for the fel is standard. Also I think its a great machine. I have 50+ hrs and no problems.My breakin was take it easy for about 5 hrs then put it to work.

 

[JerryJHarrison]

Thanks for the feedback. I take delivery on Friday!

Can't wait to start digging.

 

[clenhart]

Make sure and post some pictures and welcome to the forum...

 

[curtisfarmer]

Gee for that much you could have an L48, 2x the machine.....compare the spec.s. Just a thought.

 

[Double Orange]

Your going to be amazed with HST Plus!
Nice rig!
Frank

 

[JerryJHarrison]

Curtis,

I actually started out wanting and looking at the L48, but decided that the inability to remove the fEL was problem for me. I have to manuever around some very tight spaces in the woods on our property, and did not believe that I could do it with a loader on the front. I love the strength of the L48 and believe that it would have been a better machine for me 80% of the time, but that 20% is REALLY critical to what I was buying the tractor for in the first place.