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Jack

New Info 4000 Ten series
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Jack D

Glad you like it...I have had my 4400 for a year and almost 200 hrs. and love it...I do everything from post holes to scraping, post holes, etc. I think you'll be most happy.

We Finally Got It
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Jack D

Craig:
I would agree with your decision re: the 4100/790 -- both are good machines, and I would think right for your project. the 955 would be a little big...GOOD LUCK! Our "toys" keep us young!!!

JD790 vs JD4100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 27 Post by Jack D

Thanks for the info Steve ... the larger 801209 fit ok with my 430 loader, but I'll change to the 806419 this Spring. This board's great!

4200-4400 OIL FILTER PROBLEM
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Jack D

Scott, I have the same problem, but to a minor degree -- I have a black netting around the hoses with a tyrap to the frame of the loader(I think). I pulled the lines, and netting back, and put a second tyrap on which seems to be holding. Not very scientific, but the only other way I could see to fix it is to shorten the hoses, and I sure didn't want to get into that!

4300 JD loader lines rubbing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Jack D

Rainman - for the York rake, try www.yorkrake.com

Ford New Holland TC45D vs Deere 4600
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Jack D

Branch - I'M DELIGHTED you received the response you did from John Deere -- I have been sticking up for them and my dealer on this board for the last few months, and was beginning to feel very lonely! I have had EXCELLENT response from them and my dealer, and am very happy with my 4400, but felt in the minority when hearing of others troubles, and how great Kubota is, etc., etc. I confess I got to the point that I started believing that Deere WAS to big, and lost interest in their customers. I hope they do read this board, and the history of events the last few months regarding dealer's service in some areas, lack of their response, etc., and actually do something about it -- sounds like they're waking up. I know they lost business because of past problems presented here. NICE GOIN' AND THANKS FOR YOUR POST!

John Deere Answered
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Jack D

I went with the 4400 because of the 4WD -- I'd recommend it, regardless of which you get -- and from other posts I understand the adder for this on the 4300 brings the price almost equal to the 4400.

4300 vs 4400
John Deere Tractors
Replies 25 Post by Jack D

I've been through the replacement, and it was a mutual arrangement between John Deere and the dealer. In short, the dealer is MOST IMPORTANT in this, and of course other service issues. I guess I was lucky, but I have four dealers in fairly close proximity, and they all seem to be okay. I didn't need a number at Deere, but they do have a web site. Good luck

4XXX Front Axle Issues
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Jack D

Hi:
I found out about he problem from this board -- although I had noticed the tractor tearing up my pasture on turns. My situation, from what I can gather from others here is very unusual, in that my dealer and John Deere worked out a deal to give me a new tractor (2000 vs 1999 with 150 hrs.)instead of replacing the axle. The dealer picked up the old, switched the loader, and delivered the new in two days! Needless to say I can't say enough good about Deere, AND MY DEALER!
Specifically to your questions, I don't think Deere has a "recall" -- you have to go to your dealer for satisfaction/service, and that seems to vary around the country. If you don't get satisfaction from your dealer, go to JD directly.
Again, in my situation, the dealer comes to my (small) farm for any service- warranty or no. (Usually when he's in the area -- I live in a small community, and a lot of farms, and "farmettes", and more recently, developments -- but a lot of farm tractors, compacts, and mowers, so he's active.)
I'm sure others will respond, but it seems the dealer is the key to success and or disappointment. Good luck!

Warranty service in general 4000-series front axle scuff issues
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Jack D

You have a point, Roger... a GOOD point. Let's hope this meeting in Agusta brings some positive results! Personally, I hate to see a good company losing its position.

meeting john deere augusta
John Deere Tractors
Replies 38 Post by Jack D

Mike: WOW! It's unbelievable how short sighted some people can be -- I hope Scott takes that to his meeting in Augusta (whoops, I mean Atlanta)! Good luck with the rest of your work -- at least your machine should be like you want it.

Dealing With Deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jack D

I have to agree with Doug -- I bought a 4400 in Sept. of '99, and had no trouble, except for the front axle, which I discovered in this board. After talking to my dealer, and him to JD, I was GIVEN a new 4400 in March of this year, with new axle, etc. (I'm sure the dealer took the credit allowance from JD, and resold my old unit, etc., so it was a "win-win" for us both. But the dealer picked up my old machine, mounted the loader on the new one, and delivered it in two days!) I now have about 75 hours on the new one, and it has been GREAT! I bush hog about 7 acres of pasture, load dirt, manure, rototil a garden, scrape a lane, plow drainage ditches, dig post lholes, etc., and, obviously am a big Deere fan. However, I'm sure the NH has good points too. BUT I'd consider the dealers heavily in the equasion -- they're the ones who you'll likely be contacting -- not the Mfr. Good Luck, and enjoy whatever you buy!

JD4400 or Boomer TC35D
Operating and Attachments
Replies 27 Post by Jack D

Terry, like you, I'm not sure my 4400 turns quite as sharpe as it did with the old axle, but the new axle's radius is all I want for loader work, tilling, and cutting pasture, AND I can now turn on the lawn if I need to!!! If there is any difference, it's very small, IMHO!

Deere 4600 gets new MFWD axle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Jack D

I traded a Kubota L2500 for a 4400 in 1999,(upgraded for capacity, and the Hydro) and, like others, had the front axle problem. The dealer was great, and, with JD's blessing, traded me even for a new 2000 tractor. Since then, I had a small hydro problem, which the dealer fixed at my place. I use the 4400 for just about everything -- bush hog 7 acres of pasture, move top soil & manure w/loader, cultivate garden, etc., rough grade my lane, move snow, etc., etc. and am very satisfied. I have a lawn mower (JD) for the 2 acres of lawn. I'd suggest you look at all the technical specs, then look at each for the features you may need or want. (Ease of control location, comfort, ease of climbing on & off, etc.) Last, and most important, check out the dealers - they most likely will be who you go to for parts & service - not the mfr. I do agree, that the 4300 is a little heavy for 2-3 acres of mowing. My neighbor mows that amount, and tills a 1 acre garden with a 4100. Whatever you get, be certain it's the one you want -- they're all a big expenditure! Good luck!

JD Reliability
John Deere Tractors
Replies 24 Post by Jack D

SOB - I planted 6 acres of Orchard Grass & Timothy mix for horses in MD. The Timothy didn't do much, but the grass is fine, and I've been feeding it for 4 or so years. I rototilled the original after a treatment with Roundup, then planted and fertilized.(After a soil sample analysis) I still fertilize, and overseed each year. As stated above, I would not even think of buying a haybinder, rake and baler (even used) because of the cost. I've had a guy come in and cut, rake and bale (for about what I can buy it for!), but he's now balking at doing it at all. So, I'm either going to return it to grazing pasture, or include it in the farmer's lease with my other acerage. In short, it's a lot of trouble to get it cut, if that's what you intend. Good luck, though, in whatever you do with it.

Growing Hay
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by Jack D

For what it's worth, I'm most happy with my 4400. R4s do not bother even a finished lawn if it's dry, and though leaving an imprint when it's not real dry, don't leave ridges, etc. I like the R4s. My dealer is exceptional, and Deere, to has been great -- replaced last year's 4400 with a one!!! But, my best advice is to check them both out carefully, and if all's equal, go with the best dealer (parts & service)

JD4400 vs NH TC35
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jack D

I traded a Kubota L2500 for a JD4400 (and agree it's not the same machine -- Hp, hydro, etc.) but am really sold. As has been said many times on this board, the dealer really makes the difference, given they are both the same machine. (Evidently the trannies are not identical) The JD follow up has been SUPERB, both from the dealer and Deere -- But, for you, look at the ease of controls, operation, getting on & off, visability, etc. in addition to the other points mentioned here. If ALL paramenters are equal, go for the dealer. (IMHO)

Kubota 3010 vs JD 4300
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Jack D

Al, a lot has been posted on this, and I think it all boils down to the dealer. Mine REPLACED THE TRACTOR! I have a 4400, with no belly mower (rear mounted Woods bush hog, R4 tires, etc. Ask your dealer to give you the name and number of the factory rep who calls on him, or ask him to confront the rep himself. It's like a lot of warranty -- if they don't hear anything, they don't solicit -- but JD IS fixing the problem. (At least, a lot of posts on this board indicate so.) I will say though, that my dealer sold 35 with the old style, and only had 2 replacements! So, be persistent! If he's entitled to have a dealership, he should fix any problem you have. Good luck!

Old Style Axle Update
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jack D

David - Hi,(& Semper Fi) I've heard that the dealers get a rebate of sorts if they keep their warranty costs down to a certain percentage of sales, so, you either have to find a good dealer (I certainly did), or keep in touch via this board. I have questioned other dealers about the scuffing, and they too appear ignorant of the issue. I would imagine this guy knew about the problem but wouldn't admit it. As a matter of interest, my dealer had only two complaints (and replacements) out of 35 sold last year! By the way, I traded a Kubota for the Deere (I also upgraded the model)- more comfort, hydro, etc. Jack

John Deere 4xxx series
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Jack D