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4100 comes standard with glow plugs, just turn the key to light up the dash for about 30 seconds prior to starting -then crank. I've also had good luck with block and transmission heater -last year started down to -15 F. Also you need to verify you are using a winter fuel conditioner as well as a winter blend of diesel.

Glow Plug Add-On
John Deere Tractors
Replies 19 Post by Tom Fenelon

When I was negotiated to purchase my 4100, the unit I was buying had a serious toe in problem -like 2" out of spec. Rupiper Equipment, the JD dealer in Lacon Illinois I was working with, indicated part of the axle, I believe the right wheel/articulating spindle, was cast/machined incorrectly. They repaired this prior to delivery. I have had no scuffing problems. Great Dealer and great product. However, JD/Yanmar clearly has a quality issue -they should have not shipped it to the dealer in the first place.

Tom in Central Illinois

4100 toe-in
John Deere Tractors
Replies 15 Post by Tom Fenelon

I am proud owner of JD4100. Have many attachments/accessories but would like help with possible upgrade. If I want to add a 3rd or 4th hydraulic select vavle, currently have joystick for dual select (2 circuit) control, where would the extra valves go? I want to be able to have hyd top link and angling on a rear blade while running loader on the front. I am assuming Deere would place then on the floor opposite the joystick?Tom in Central Illinois

JD4100 3rd and or 4 select valve
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Tom Fenelon

As a Mechanical Engineer with nearly 15 years of experience at the largest Diesel engine and tractor company in the world (yes yellow blood but buys some great green stuff) the 4000 series tire scuffing problem is an engineering compromise. The steering angles + weight are very aggressive relative to other high end turf care equipment. I would suggest going to larger diameter lower pressure front tires for mowing as well as taking your tractor to an alignment specialist to minimize this affect. This would limit operation to 2WD when mowing and force people to switch back tires + rims for other work w/4WD. <br>I recently purchased a 4100 hyd w/54

Deere refusing to deal with tire scuffing problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 53 Post by Tom Fenelon