New7040 tire option

[foreman Etexas]

Well I just got the new tires put on and figured would post a cple pics. Tires and rims are what come on the 8540/9540's. Also turned it to wider stance but not the widest it could go,had to un-bolt center part of rims.

 

[94BULLITT]

That thing looks awesome:thumbsup:

 

[foreman Etexas]

Thanks Roger is rides so much better than the other one thats stock form and this was the first time had the loader off any of the Kubotas I have had.I will always take it off now,since have the other 7040 with it on..Heres photos of the other 7040

 

[TripleR]

Very nice, I really like big, wide tires on a tractor.

 

[CCOUGHRAN1]

Looks good. I've been thinking about setting mine wider, as it sure seems narrow from the factory.

 

[bigbull338]

looks real good with the bigger tires on it.

 

[suzy]

I think they are narrow from the dealer too-how wide is the new rear?
It is also nice to be able to get through the smaller gates...especially in the winter for plowing up from the barn.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I think they are narrow from the dealer too-how wide is the new rear?
It is also nice to be able to get through the smaller gates...especially in the winter for plowing up from the barn.

Sorry guess I should have included what the sizes are,the front is a 11.2-24(standard size 9.5-24) and the rear 16.9-30....

And what I have never got was that the rims dont match on the 7040s,here is a photo of my old 5040 the rims match. The new front rims I put on the 7040 look like they match,the back ones better now,I think...

 

[foreman Etexas]

 

[jmwilson]

I am looking at a M7040, and the thing I do not like are the small tires. Can you tell me a little more about what you did? Such as, did you have to replace the rim centers? Did you keep the old tires, and so on? The one I am looking at has the 8 speed.

Mike

Well I just got the new tires put on and figured would post a cple pics. Tires and rims are what come on the 8540/9540's. Also turned it to wider stance but not the widest it could go,had to un-bolt center part of rims.

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[foreman Etexas]

I had to order the wheels and tires,they are same that is on the 8540/9540,depending on your dealer probaly if you only pay the difference between what come on it and the larger ones. I kept my others cause the other 7040 we have,the tires or going to need to be replaced pretty soon and having two spares around is going to be nice. You can really tell the difference when doing loader work, turning on loose soil and in the ride. Both front and back could go another 6in. wider then in picture if needed.The new tractor has 8x8 shuttle shift, loader,radio,2 remotes and with tires and everything came in at 39,500. Hope this helps...

 

[big bubba]

I had to order the wheels and tires,they are same that is on the 8540/9540,depending on your dealer probaly if you only pay the difference between what come on it and the larger ones. I kept my others cause the other 7040 we have,the tires or going to need to be replaced pretty soon and having two spares around is going to be nice. You can really tell the difference when doing loader work, turning on loose soil and in the ride. Both front and back could go another 6in. wider then in picture if needed.The new tractor has 8x8 shuttle shift, loader,radio,2 remotes and with tires and everything came in at 39,500. Hope this helps...

since you ordered from dealer guess they know...didn't realize the tire size ratios are interchangeable on 7040/ 8540 being 4wd. incorrect sizes can sure mess things up in a hurry....nice looking rig.

 

[jmwilson]

Thanks Forman; I have looked at the 7040 several times. The price is 40,200 W/O radio and one rear remote. I am sure he would not trade tires, since he is a small dealer, and I imagine the tires and rims are high. He gave me a price on a 8560 for 44,300. I am going to drive the 7040 tomorrow. I have set in the 7040 running to check out the AC, but never drove it.

bubba the tires are the same hight except wider (I think).

 

[case245]

thats a sweet tractor when i was ordering my 7040sud the dealer told me he couldnt not order the tires that are on the 8540s he said they would not work it would throw the gear ratio off what size are the tires

 

[foreman Etexas]

11.2-24(standard size 9.5-24) they are just alittle bit taller but they are both 24's and yes I trust my salesman,when I talked to him about going to them he said it would be fine they are both 24's. The rims and tires were $800 gave me them at his cost,didnt make anything off them.Had to order them so I changed out myself,had to break the center apart and turn them around so would set wider.I have 100hrs on tractor and I havent had a problem so far,did have to take the plastic toolbox off,thats mounted on side of loader...

 

[94BULLITT]

You would have noticed a in the 1st 5 feet if the ratio was off.

 

[foreman Etexas]

Thanks Forman; I have looked at the 7040 several times. The price is 40,200 W/O radio and one rear remote. I am sure he would not trade tires, since he is a small dealer, and I imagine the tires and rims are high. He gave me a price on a 8560 for 44,300. I am going to drive the 7040 tomorrow. I have set in the 7040 running to check out the AC, but never drove it.

bubba the tires are the same hight except wider (I think).

You must be looking at the Hyd.shuttle and not the Sync.shuttle in the 7040. I almost got the 8560 but didnt really need it,it has some different controls in it that I liked and a few other things. I didnt even drive it,just set in seat.

 

[piller]

11.2-24(standard size 9.5-24) they are just alittle bit taller but they are both 24's and yes I trust my salesman,when I talked to him about going to them he said it would be fine they are both 24's. The rims and tires were $800 gave me them at his cost,didnt make anything off them.Had to order them so I changed out myself,had to break the center apart and turn them around so would set wider.I have 100hrs on tractor and I havent had a problem so far,did have to take the plastic toolbox off,thats mounted on side of loader...

I don't think that is right, you can't just swap in any size tire that fits on a 24" rim on a 4wd tractor. The tractor is designed with certain combinations of front and rear tire sizes to get the right ratio and tire slip when in 4wd. Just my opinion.

 

[case245]

i think the salesman didnt want the headache of selling the tires that were on the tractor

 

[foreman Etexas]

You would have noticed a in the 1st 5 feet if the ratio was off.

Dont know if it matters but I have ran wide open down the highway for about 30miles and it didnt act funny or anything drove like a new tractor. I have run in 4x4 several times pulling disc and shredding up big sandy hills nothing there either....

Case245 my dealer only had one 9540 left and he said really didnt wont to take the tires off it. I told him no way,just order me some and when im over this way will get them.