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I took delivery of my 4300 HST with 430 FEL and 60 inch deck last July. I went to my dealer about 10 weeks ago with a list of the updates I wanted him to do, including the new axle. He told me he had to speak to the JD rep. I told him very nicely, that he should tell the rep I was very upset about these issues. Next thing I know he has all the parts coming in, the service scheduled. Thanks to this board I had a lot of information. The dealer was totally honorable in taking care of everything. Obviously it would have been better to not have any issues but I won't complain.

Old Style Axle Update
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Paul Levin

Yes, again they work. I'm using a Woods 8100 chipper on my JD4300. It has the hydro feed and it is great. The size of the opening should not just be thought of as referenced to firewood. Larger opening allows more untrimmed branches and much less work. The hydro feed seems much safer and is independent of the PTO speed. Chips are fairly uniform.

However I agree, it is not a good use of dollars. The argument seems to be, if it is not used often-its not worth it to own-- and if it is used often, a separate unit with motor makes more sense. But-- it is very convenient to have it there whenever you need it. Isn't this the case with most attachments?

I can't cost justify it logically but I have no regrets.

PTO woodchippers again
Operating and Attachments
Replies 43 Post by Paul Levin

My 4300 was delivered July 1999. Diff. Lock works fine. I move the heal of my left foot and hold the lever down. It only stays locked with pressure on.
This is only locking the rear.

Locking Rear Differential
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Paul Levin

I have a 4300 (less than 2 months old) and just let me know where to direct the letter to JD re scuffing. There is much to like about the tractor but it is clearly a first year product. Maybe a rushed first year product. I have way too many screws and bolts that show they have been torqued on and off before my dealer even started to add accessories and fix a leak. <br>So far I'm not unhappy with this purchase, in fact I'm very pleased but I'm counting on JD to right issues as they come up (which so far is the case but only a hydro leak). <br>Besides the scuffing, clearly the most serious, the issue with the hoses off the loader rubbing the tire is just not a good design (I've followed the thread), the dash does fog up (I've followed the thread). No problems with Hydro pedals on mine. But what else? <br>Terry, just let me know best way you think to approach this. There is quite a history of experiences on this board. Has anyone had Deere acknowledge they follow what goes on here? Just curious.<br><br>

Deere refusing to deal with tire scuffing problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 53 Post by Paul Levin