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That's a toss-up. The problems with the 4000-series have been addressed and corrected, if the tractors are properly equipped to do what you want to do (this will include a ballast box on loader tractors, as a box blade is not heavy enough to offset the lifting capacity of the loader and protect the front axle). I just attended a meeting with JD people, and they expect limited availability of the 4000-ten series in January-February of 2002, with the pipeline starting to fill around April or May. I've been selling JD equipment for 34 years, and am always glad to see new series coming out that address the problems with older models, but also realize that any new series may have some teething problems of its own. We haven't experienced as many problems with the 4000's in this area as some others have, but are very careful to match the tractor to the job, and equip it properly for the attachments that are being considered. Not that others don't do the same thing, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and I don't like being pounded by my customers. So, toss a coin up in the air and go with your gut feeling is probably the best advice.

New JD 4000 Series Compact Tractors
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Tom Bowen

This tractor is a 1999 model, thus will not have the updates associated with the 2000 and 2001 year models. The tractor was originally purchased by Barnes Lawn Care, Inc. Morehead City, NC, phone 252-247-5793. It was stolen on 6/27/01 and recovered on 6/30/01, according to John Deere Corporate Security. The computer shows the tractor to be in warranty through 8/26/2001. John Deere will not finance a used tractor unless it is purchased through an authorized John Deere dealer. John Deere will not take care of any problems on the tractor beyond the warranty except through Product Improvement Programs (PIPs) that are issued on a series of tractors covered by serial number range. There is one outstanding PIP on this tractor and it is a fix as fail, i.e., the dealer cannot install it unless the part fails (has to do with shifting). This unit has had three warranty claims filed on it. The last was relative to a snap ring on the rockshaft control rod that broke; the second was a failed ignition switch; the first was a leaking hydraulic hose and a sticking seat safety switch. Pricing is relative. I don't sell 4-in-one buckets, so don't know the add-on for that, but you can buy a new 4300 with a 430 loader, turf tires, 61" bucket in this area for about $19,000.00. Hope this information helps you.

JD4300 questions before purchase
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Tom Bowen