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I currently own a 2001 jd 4300 with a hydro transmission. The tractor has about 450 hrs on it.I am looking to up grade to a 4710.I need a larger and more capable tractor for my landscape business.For the most part i have been happy with the performance of the hydro transmission.The main problem that i have found is with the amount of pressure it takes to depress the foot pedals.After working on the machine for 10 to 12 hrs i really feel it in my right knee.I talked to my local JohnDeere dealer and showed me the new e-hydro.The foot pedals were definitley a huge improvement over the older 4000 series.I just don,t like all those plastic buttons on the fender!My other concern is how reliable in the long term will all these electronics will be long term.My farmer friend has larger John Deere ag tractors and they all have enclosed cabs so i don,t think it is as much an issue as an open cabed machine.He told me that i should go with the power reverser transmission instead of the e-hydro for long term durabilty and reliability.What do you guys think?Any thougths and personal experiences with these two transmissions would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

e-hydro or PowerReverser transmission
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by spielman