KPW - 12/1/2017 12:28

We have two on our dairy. 4640 and a 5240 both have @ 5000 hrs. I went through all of the earlier models and wouldn't recommend you buy any of them (25s, 30s and 35s). The 40s however have been very good, Gehl got it right on this one. We previously had a 40 with T-bars and have switch to the joysticks on our current models. Had no mechanical problems with the Ts but my Dad and I both had an issue with carpal tunnel. That issue disappeared with the joysticks. Keep in mind we put several hours on these things daily, you shouldn't have any problems with the Ts with just general usage and the older machine with the T-bars did operate a little easier and smoother. Our 5240 has the 2 speed, a must if you're picking up bales in the field or if your operation is spread out. They both have the arm flotation, wouldn't have one without it. The 52 with the extra counterweight can handle a pallet, the 46 not so much. BTW the 46, 48 and the 52 are the same horsepower. The 48 is just 4 inches longer and the 52 is the newer version of the 48. My 46 has a yanmar engine and the 52 has a Duetz, both are turbos and both are good. The yanmar does seem to use more fuel and the Duetz will start harder in the cold. One word of warning, do not get the first 40s with the 3 cylinder engines, nothing but problems.