Seems like there would be trouble pulling a dump trailer and say a cord and a half to 2 cords of wood. I guess not pulling, more like stopping. We have a older 2940 and it's almost done. Has almost 10k hours on it and I do a LOT of work with it. (20 acres with cattle) and I was looking at a 4710 and I though to myself, what will happen if I am pulling a 3-5 ton load down the road and try to stop? Just wondering what your guys experiences are? Thanks.
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The tractors you are comparing are in completely different classes, the 2940 being a row-crop utility and the 4710 being a compact utility. The 2940 also has almost double the weight and double the hp.
If you are looking for a tractor as a close replacement to the 2940, look into the large 5000 series and 6000 series tractors. For heavy work you need a heavy tractor, the new compact utility tractors just can't compare to the size tractor you are used to.
If you are looking for a tractor as a close replacement to the 2940, look into the large 5000 series and 6000 series tractors. For heavy work you need a heavy tractor, the new compact utility tractors just can't compare to the size tractor you are used to.
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Yep... there's alot more "iron" in that 2940!! 
If you're looking at the new 5000 or 6000 series tractors; you should recognize that there's alot of difference between the D, E and M models in those series, too.
Heavier axles, transaxles and higher capacity hydraulics and more weight as you move up from D thru E to M's.
Same with the 6000 series all the way up to the Premium models.
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If you're looking at the new 5000 or 6000 series tractors; you should recognize that there's alot of difference between the D, E and M models in those series, too.Heavier axles, transaxles and higher capacity hydraulics and more weight as you move up from D thru E to M's.
Same with the 6000 series all the way up to the Premium models.
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Yeah I've been looking at the 5000 series. The different models (e, m etc...) also carry very different price tags. lol. It will be hard to go to something very small so I am thinking a 5055 or 5065 will probably get us close to where we were. Our 2940 I'm sure is no where near 81 HP any more. Would be hard to go to a compact after what we have. I'm sure I could get used to it though too. What do you guys think about the late 90's models of the 5400? For what we want, and what we want to spend I think they may fill the void nicely.
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My neighbor's got a 5410 with the 542 self-leveling loader. MFWD, too. Very strong machine - I think it's 80hp and 65hp @ pto.
'Course it's likely 2,500lbs less than your 2940, too.
If you're still doing heavy field work, etc. with your 2940 - you should likely stay with a 6000 series machine. There's alot more iron on them bones than the 5000 machines and the 6-cylinder engines will crank out more low-end torque to pull through field chores better.
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'Course it's likely 2,500lbs less than your 2940, too.
If you're still doing heavy field work, etc. with your 2940 - you should likely stay with a 6000 series machine. There's alot more iron on them bones than the 5000 machines and the 6-cylinder engines will crank out more low-end torque to pull through field chores better.
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