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ToddH;
7 years ago had a pole barn put up (indoor arena, stalls, shop,etc.)by a local contractor after much inspection of all brands in my area (indoor arena, stalls, shop, etc.). At that time they underbid Morton by ~ 10%. The job foreman was very good, but was fighting a loosing battle with management regarding quality issues (he was fired right after my barn's completion).
If I could do it over....I'd have gone with Morton. They, IMHO, offer quality ahrd to find elsewhere.

Bart

Barn Reccommendations
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 8 Post by Bart H.

Kevin;
You don't mention wether or not your 4100 has HST. So I'll offer this:
With my 4200 HST I run at PTO speed when bush-hogging, doing loader work or just about any other task.
I believe that by modulating the ground speed in balance with the task at hand I can minimize engine wear ("lugging" a diesel not a good thing) and keep the engine working in it's intended working RPM range.

Bart H.

Operating RPM of 4100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Bart H.

I have worked a JD 4200 with an FEL and 3 point Bush Hog. With only the (bucket full)loader attached I have done the 3 -wheel thing. Quite scary, but no disaster because the front axle will pivot only so far before the tractor rolls. So far.
I have found that when using the loader a 3 point ballest box improves tractor stability.
On the other hand, when using the Bush Hog I have encountered many uncomfortable situations where I felt the need to "back out" on grades that my JD 210 can handle. Not sure how accurate the tilt-o-meter between my ears is, but make it a practice to wear the seat belt just in case.

Sure would hate to roll the thing with a Bush Hog whailing away,

Bart

4100 and roll overs
Tractor Projects
Replies 16 Post by Bart H.

Dale;
Last year I hooked my JD4200 HST 4WD to a 4 row Kinze planter with trash whippers. 'Course I was only traveling at about 2 MPH (this was for a test plot)
But I had absolutely no problem either power or traction (though I did find that maintaining a straight line to be enhanced by using 4WD.

planter for compact tractor
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by Bart H.

Glen;
I purchased a 3 point mounted "ballast box"(BB) for my 4WD-HST4200 and have used the front end loader with and without the BB. My experience has been that the BB not only enhances traction, but also lends a bit of stability for those times when using the loader, especially when dumping the bucket while on a crossways slope.
I estimate my filled BB @~400 pounds as loaded with rocks and log chains,

Bart

Paint Colour
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Bart H.

I've been following the posts re; turf tearing/tire scuffing for quite a while here.<br>Have a 4200HST 4WD with Ag tires, but plan on eventually acquiring a set of turfs with rims and a belly mower. Checked with my dealers service manager and he has been unable to locate any info regarding this axle issue for my (New in Sept of '99) tractor.<br>I have noticed pretty severe wear on the outside edges of the front tires (50 hours on tractor with very little road travel) and believe my tractor to have the "bad" front axle.<br>My questions for this august group is;<br>What do you recomend I do to resolve this problem? Anyone have a number/contact name at Deere corporate that I could contact?<br>Thanks

4XXX Front Axle Issues
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Bart H.