Took delivery of the new tractor yesterday....

[leeinmemphis]

Dealer delivered my new 7040 tractor yesterday along with a 7' finish mower and a box blade with hydraulic scarifers.

Other than a few hours of grass cutting the tractor will remain unused this fall. I have several projects in mind for next year on the farm and may actually do a little contract work next year as well. I ran the tractor for about an hour yesterday mowing some of the yard at the farm and it sure was nice mowing in 85 degree heat in the cab... .....I may be spoiled now.

 

[Double Orange]

Lee, That is one... MEAN LOOKING ...machine!!
Your not going to be using it till spring? A little birdie tells me your wrong!!
And yes you are an official member of the SPOILED CLUB !
Good Job
Stay Safe
Frank

 

[wushaw]

That looks like a Cammond BB.

Nice Tractor

 

[irwin]

Dang!! Lee, that sure is purdy..

Oh yes, if I had that sized tractor, could get a lot of heavy work done..

No way I'd let her sit til spring....good for you!!

 

[TalonDancer]

With a cab there's no excuse for not using it ALL year or hasn't the CFO told you that yet

Somehow grapples make those gentle giants look like monsters. Have fun with yours..

Talon Dancer

 

[leeinmemphis]

That looks like a Cammond BB.

Nice Tractor

it is a tuffline box blade. I have a united bb that I've had probably 10-12 years that is what I would consider a light duty/light weight unit. I've been looking at heavier ones for a while now and when I was looking at the 7040 I saw this boxblade. I definitely think it'll see some use next year. The jury is still out on the finish mower though. I'm not sure I made the right decision on it.

 

[marco246]

Now all you need to do is slap some University of Tennessee decals on that bad boy. . . .

 

[Podunkadunk]

Sweet!

I only hope that mine grows up to be that hoss one day!

Podunk

 

[big bubba]

Looks great. Have had my 7040 for just about a year now...never looked back. Is it hydraulic shuttle? What did the 7' mower go for? Weight? My Bush hog 6' mower weighs around 1200....does a great job. Naturally, wish I had gotten the 8540 but this one will do about anything enjoy bb

 

[leeinmemphis]

Looks great. Have had my 7040 for just about a year now...never looked back. Is it hydraulic shuttle? What did the 7' mower go for? Weight? My Bush hog 6' mower weighs around 1200....does a great job. Naturally, wish I had gotten the 8540 but this one will do about anything enjoy bb

BB...yes it is a hydraulic shuttle. I had an m95 when we had a different piece of property but it was just too large to use where I needed it so I traded it in on the 5040. If I had bought a 5040 cab then I really didn't have any need to trade up to the 7040. Hp wise I was fine but I am getting to the point where a cab was becoming necessary for me(long story). The mower was $1800 I believe and I don't know what it weighs. I'm going to adjust the cutting height on it some more and see if I can get it somewhere close to what I want. I have it set fairly low and am having trouble with the blades making contact with the ground. My place may just be a little too rough for a finish mower. I am hoping that I can use it though because I prefer the finish look compared to the bush hog.