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Read articles →This one blends a general tractor-buying framework with an 18-month owner's honest take on his own 1840M (250 hours). Rather than a spec-sheet walkaround, it digs into loader lift-capacity math, quick-attach systems, throttle placement ergonomics, PTO cover design, and extendable three-point arms, pointing out real pros and cons as he goes. Best for first-time buyers wanting a decision framework plus genuine owner feedback, not a polished feature tour.
Posted by Strong Roots Farm, an owner sharing hands-on impressions from using this tractor on his own farm.
It is rated 1870 pounds at the pivot point, but that drops significantly further out, so it can barely lift a 1,000 pound round bale and cannot lift a 2,000 pound skid of feed.
No, the PTO cover on the 1840M does not tilt up, unlike some other tractors, though the owner says it is still workable.
The throttle sits where the operator's forearm rests while digging, and it can get bumped and moved when resting an arm there for detailed bucket control.
Yes, the owner says they are worth their weight in gold since they let you back up close, hit buttons, and have the arms click into the implement pin automatically.
