My "New" 4040
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Topic author: RBE17
Subject: My "New" 4040
Posted on: 08/24/2009 08:08:32
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I picked this up over the weekend. 1972 4040, high flotation tires, front blade, wheel weights, chains, 3pt hitch and Brinly 3pt fork lift. It needs some work, but considering the price I paid for it I am happy. 
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Reply author: B112
Replied on: 08/24/2009 08:11:36
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Very nice!
Reply author: RBE17
Replied on: 08/24/2009 08:56:58
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Originally posted by B112
Very nice!
Thanks!!! I got it pretty cheap, which was nice, but there's a lot more to fix that I anticipated. If I wouldn't have driven 3+ hours I would've haggled a little bit when I got there. Coincidentally, the trip cost me half as much as the tractor.
Oh, I forgot to add that this only has 454 hours on the hour meter. It also has a rear pto.
I now own a tractor that is older than I am. I have the original bill of sale from 5/5/72. Total price out the door was $2,600.
Reply author: oldron
Replied on: 08/24/2009 09:46:23
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Very nice indeed!
Reply author: skunkhome
Replied on: 08/25/2009 18:46:46
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That is pretty cool to have the historical records
Reply author: olcowhand
Replied on: 08/25/2009 19:25:54
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If only a 3 1/2hr trip, you surely stole this tractor! Want your money back?
Reply author: RBE17
Replied on: 08/26/2009 07:51:19
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Originally posted by olcowhand
If only a 3 1/2hr trip, you surely stole this tractor! Want your money back?
Are you making me an offer?
I'd consider selling this tractor (less the blade and brinly fork lift) because I've got my eye one on a 9020. I knew the 4040s had the original axle and small spindles, but did not realize they can only operate one hydraulic cylinder at a time. I had hoped to use this machine in the winter w/ a snowthrower and rear blade, but won't be able because of the one hydraulic / one cylinder issue. Because of that I think the 4040 will become the loader / backhoe machine. However, that is going to force me to upgrade the front axle and spindles on this machine. I'm having a little buyer's remorse and wish I would've waited to try and find a newer machine. Regardless, I am grateful I found a good deal as I know what these machines can cost.
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