Strengths Have had good service with tractor.

Weaknesses Front end loader quick - attach is an accident waiting to happen. Something needs to be re-enginered / changed.

Overall Overall pretty good other than the front end loader quick-attachement.

Strengths On the surface you get an air conditioned cab 4x4 tractor for a good price. Baling, raking and teddering with the tractor are done with ease. The visibility in the tractor is good.

Weaknesses The quick-attach on the front loader came loose while the tractor was in use carrying a load of dirt and an irritating oil leak from the drip pan developed all within the first 20 hours of use. We took the tractor in to have the loader fixed, as promised by the dealer, only to find three washers put on the springs to "tighten" them and our rigging of bungee ties on the quick attach. when the dealer was asked if it was "fixed" his response was that was all he could do to the springs and we had a pretty good "system" with the bungee ties and he would recommend that we continue to use them. We bought this tractor to handle one job, loading trailers with a bale grapple (which incidentally we bought at the same time as the tractor from the same dealer). We were assured by the dealer this model tractor will do the job. It does not and never will. the tractor was grossly misrepresented by the dealer and when we asked the dealer what he would do about the fact that the tractor cannot preform as promised, no solutions were offered. The same attitude was taken by the manufacturer, Montana. Montana's response was this is a problem between you and the dealer.

Overall In my experience with Montana I would first say that the Montana warranty is only as good as the dealer you are dealing with. In my opinion this was shown by the shotty warranty work done on the tractor and Montana's response in saying that none of our problems are with them ,just the dealer. Secondly, in my opinion, to have a front-loader bucket FALL OFF in the first 20 hours of use is not what I expect out of brand-new equipment.In closing, I would say that if you were looking for a "hobby-farm tractor" or maybe even to do light duty work this tractor would work but I think you will have some nagging issues, such as small oil leaks etc. My advice would be to look at the dealer network before buying and remember how we have been treated primarily by the manufacturer, in their stance of not standing behind their dealer

Strengths Smooth running, easy to get to everything. The power to do about anything around the farm. FEL hydraulics seem to be faster than what i'm used too.

Weaknesses Seat is a bit slick, but other than that I have no complaints.

Overall I grew up on John Deere and Case tractors. I have been looking for a new tractor for my farm. After test driving JD, Case, NH, Montana and Kubota, I had narrowed it down to Kubota and Montana. I really liked the 4 cylinder diesel instead of the 3 in other like sizes. I purchased the Montana because I could get the 5740 with cab as cheap as I could get the Kubota with just ROPS. I have about 130 hrs on my tractor. I really enjoy the Montana. You can't beat it. I teach high school agriculture and I would recommend this tractor to anyone.

Strengths Traded in my 24hp John Deere for this tractor. The Montana is tough,well built and easy to drive, even in tight spaces. Shuttle shift great for loader work, economical and quiet.

Weaknesses Seat collapsed with less than 50 hour on the clock. Brakes a bit weak.

Overall Excellent performance and a good price. Enough horsepower to easily pull my New Holland square baler around our 100 acre hay field. A good starter tractor for the acreage owner. Waiting to see how it performs in the Prairie winter!

Strengths Cab is extremely nice, very good visability and comfort.4wd very good. Comes standard with a lot that most others offer as options

Weaknesses PTO shield doesn't flip up; seat is a little slick

Overall I am very happy with my Montana 5740C. It does everything I need and have power to do bigger jobs if needed.