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.