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I just purchased a mulching attachment for my 60" MMM for my 4100. It would have been nice if the dealer had told me it did not come with it when I purchased the tractor but that's another story. My salesman wasn't too swift.

I have not installed the mulching attachment yet. Will do so this weekend. Has anyone installed one of these? Any problems? Does it work well? I now am getting quite a bit of clippings discharge when mowing and am hoping the mulching attachment will chop up everthing much finer.

Thanks.

Mulching Attachment for 4100 60 quot MMM
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Mike Yager

Update:

I ordered the Tilt Meter and got it a couple of days later. I have already put it on the tractor.

I agree that you usually can tell when you have gone too far by the seat of the pants method but I thought this would provide an extra measure of safety. Heck, if seat of the pants always worked, there would be no need for the ROPS.

I don't think you would rely on either method - seat of the pants or the meter but use a combination of both. The ability of a tractor to tip will be influenced by several factors, the angle being one. Others will include attachments being used and the condition of the ground.

If the angle starts to feel wrong, its easy to take a quick glance at the meter from the corner of my eye, much like you would a tach in a car. I have had my tractor in a situation a couple of time when the angle was starting to seem extreme. Nothing happened but it seemd like it would be nice to give a tilt meter a quick glance and if things didn't look good, get the heck out of where I was at.

Anyway, I have the meter on the tractor and will have to see how it works.

Tilt Meter for JD 4100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 15 Post by Mike Yager

I think you can get away with the backhoe on the 4100 for occaisional use. I think constant heavy use may be a problem as the tractor might not be heavy enough.

It would be nice if JD would tell you "why" they don't recommend the use of a backhoe on the tractor.

backhoe on a JD4100
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 5 Post by Mike Yager

I have had a 4100 for a little over a year now with about 140 hours on it. I have 11 acres to maintain with about two acres of lawn and the rest pasture. The 4100 has been up to any task I have given it and has exceeded my expectations. I have bought and used an auger for it from TSC and it has worked fine. The tractor also pulls a 10' fieldd drag with no problems. I have also used it for mowing and plowing with the 410 Loader. I have also pulled out stumps with the loader that were about 4" across with no problem. In fact I was surprised at how easily they came out but I expect the bucket could not handle anything much bigger. I have no experience witha 60 loader so I can't comment on a comparison. With rspect to the 3 Pt hitch, I have had it rub the tires at times when I mounted a rotary spreader. Not a lot of rubbing - only on some turns. However, just last weekend, I turned my rear tires around (got this tip from the board - Thanks guys!) and picked up a total of about 4" of clearence. I expect this will help considerably when I put the spreader on the next time and the rubbing will be less or not an issue at all.
One comment on the weight. Depending upon what you are doing the 4100 weight can be an advantage. As I mentioned I have lawn to mow with a septic system under it. From what I have read, you do not want to repeatedly cross a septic field (which is something you do when mowing) with anything much heavier than a 4100. A heavy tractor repeatedly crossing a drain field can break the pipes.
Compact Utility Tractors like the 4100 represent a compromise to a degree. You really need to determine what you will use the tractor for the most and see if it fits. For me, the 4100 is a good fit.

John Deere 4100 with 410 loader
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Mike Yager

As I had read on this forum, I turned my rear wheels around on my 4100 last weekend. These mothers are heavy when ballasted! Anyway, it was amazing how much wider the stance is. I have turf tires. From my measurements, it looks like I picked up almost 4" total between the rear wheels. This should help a great deal when I have an implement, such as my rotary spreader on the 3 Pt hitch as well as aiding stability. Thanks to everyone who posted about this. It would be nice if the dealer told me about this. This is especially true since my tractor had Ag tires on the lot and they had to switch them out for Turfs and ballast them anyway.

Reversing Wheels
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Mike Yager

My tractor is covered under my homeowner's. It has a high limit that covers this kind of equipment.

JD4100 Insurance Coverage
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Mike Yager

For really heavy loads, the tractor will strain in High. Low works well and I find generally gives me better control for Loader work.

I have used Gear tractors and they can't beat an HST for Loader work. Its really easy and quick just operating those two pedals without the constant shifting. I think you will come to like the HST very much for Loader work.

J D 4100 price
John Deere Tractors
Replies 19 Post by Mike Yager

Thanks for the advice on PTO vs Ground Driven. I think I will try and get a PTO model. MillCreek looks pretty good and only a couple of hours from where I live.

Manure Spreaders for a 4100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Mike Yager

I have a 4100 with turf tires and 410 loader. I live in Virginia. We had a mild winter last year. I had no problem plowing 6" of snow from my driveway with the loader.
I just picked up a set of the ladder chains (rear only) from my John Deere dealer. The cost was $150. Cheap insurance if we get a big storm. Also, I can use the chains in the field for loader work. I got stuck in mud last year with the turf tires.
Has anyone used chains when removing snow on an asphalt driveway? Any tips? I want to make sure I don't wreck the pavement if I do have to use the chains.

Thanks.

4100 and snow
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Mike Yager

I have a 4100 with 60" belly mower. No problem cutting with it. It works well in cutting everything from light brush to lawn grass.

JD 4100 60 quot Belly Mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Mike Yager

Sounds like a great price to me. Maybe location is a factor. I live in Northern VA and shopped 3 JD dealers that are in my area. I paid $17,300 delivered with tax. This was for a new 4100, automatic transmision with 410 loader, turf tires with ballast and 60" belly mower. This was the best price I could get.

price check 4100 jd
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Mike Yager