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 | Mike S.
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2000-10-28 20971
Do any of you have an idea as to the value of a JD4400HST with 430 FEL and HD bucket, 60 inch commecial belly mower, foldover ROPS, 3rd selector valve, 160 hours, the new front end and all PIP upgrades, R4's and is cleaner in appearance than most new ones sitting on tractor lots? How is the value of a used tractor determined--could not find it in Kelly Blue book;-) Mike S.
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| turfman
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2000-10-28 20975
Michael, This is Mike from Iowa. We commiserated on the ownership problems of the 4400 last year. From the looks of this post, you have given up the ship. I wish you the best. I got a what I paid for it from my dealer last year on a trade for a 4600. I ended up not taking the 4600 and getting a new 4400 even trade. It has been night and day difference. The new machine was great. I recently was having trouble with it freewheeling in neutral pedal position. I have just been informed that I need a new tranny. Sound familiar, my dealer called me and let me know yesterday. WOW, what next..... All I can say is that I really like the machine and would not trade for a NH tc33. My friend has one and it is seriously underpowered for my needs. The JD is the only one of this size and horsepower. This is the only problem I have had so we will see. Thank God for a good mechanic and a dealer that seems to care a little. Once again, wish you the best, mike ....
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| Mike S.
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2000-10-29 21018
Mike--I well remember our conversations and am sorry to hear of your transmission problems, but can well relate to the freewheeling. The replacement transmission has been fantastic. When my 4400 works right, it is an awesome tractor, but I am thinking about a different tractor even though it appears that all problems with my tractor have finally been resolved. My psychology is such that I prefer to own products in which I can take pride because of their superior workmanship and dependability and freedom from repairs. I take tremendous pride in having owned a Yanmar, two Kubotas and a JD955--they all served me well and were trouble-free. But even though my 4400 looks like new and now runs like new, I was robbed by JD of the pride of ownership because of their poor quality control. A person should not have to spend a year and a half experiencing difficulties, anxiety and frustrations as a result even though it was beyond their control. I happened to look at a TC35D with FEL and liked the looks and feel even though it has the capabilities of my 4400, but the size of a 4500. Unfortunatley, the TC35D is probably too big for my needs. Rumor has it that JD will scrap the current line of 4x00 tractors in two more years with replacements in a 4x10 line--were I to want another JD, which is unlikely, I don't think I will be one of the first in line this time. Mike S. ....
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| Michigander
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2000-11-01 21116
Mike,
I might be interested in buying this now that you have the kinks worked out. Let me know when you get a price. ....
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