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Re: Is a compact really enough tractor
Other Tractor Brands
guest
1999-04-03
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Re: Kubota B20
Kubota Tractors
Canuck
1999-04-03
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Re: New John Deere 8000 Series Tractors
Other Tractor Brands
guest
1999-04-03
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Re: Cub Cadet 7260 Compact Opions
Cub Cadet
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1999-04-03
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Re: Any real world experience with Woods 155 front loader
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guest
1999-04-03
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Re: Magnatrac Compact Crawler Tractors amp Equip
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Phil
1999-04-03
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With respect to your question whether the increase in horsepower for the 4300 over the 855 being worth the money, it depends on the planned use for your tractor. I went with the 60" mid-mount mower deck due to the fact the areas I mow are rather uneven. I felt the smaller deck would work better than the 72" deck. I really don't need 25.5 pto horsepower for this size deck. Using my loader on the other hand probably justifies the extra horsepower and cost. The additional weight of the 4300, larger tires and much larger hydraulic pump (on the 855 their is no separte pump for the power steering and hydraulics, all hydraulic pressure is generated at the hydro charge pump) provides much better performance. Even though Deere does not approve, I used my 855 with my 25A flail mower. The mower is probably too much for the tractor. I tried my 4300 with the 25A (Deere approves the 25A on the 4400 and larger tractors) and it handled it quite well. The 855 had a little trouble lifting the mower while the 4300 lifted quickly with no problems.
I suspect that for 90% of the work on my tree farm the 855 was just fine. The 4300 has features that I like over the 855 such as, much tighter turning radius, three range hydro with greater transport speed, tilt steering, larger fuel tank and better hydraulic capacity. In the end, I thought the additional cost of the 4300 was worth it because I use the loader frequently and like the greater lift capacity and faster cycle times. I also like the fact that there is a separate pump for the power steering. On my 855, the steering circuit would starve for oil if I was cycling the loader
In my opinion, if loader work is only a secondary use then the 855 will work just fine in most operations. If you mow with a lot of turning then the tighter turning radius on the new 4000 series tractors will be an advantage. If you can get an 855 at a good price (there are some good dealer incentives on 855s and 955s now) then this may be the way to go. These tractors should hold their resale value even though they are discontinued. Based upon the no trade prices I have seen on the message board the last couple of weeks, I believe you would be happier with a 4200, 4300 or 4400.
One last thought, my 855 would fit in my garage (the ROPS would clear the opening). My 4300 is about 3" too tall (I didn't get the folding ROPS option). I keep my 4300 in another shed. I can't let is stay outside! "> Re: John Deere 4300 problem resolved
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Terry Weivoda
1999-04-02
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Re: any experience with a ford 1520 how is 10 500 with loader
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1999-04-02
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1999-04-02
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1999-04-02
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Yanmar Tractors
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1999-04-02
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Kubota Tractors
guest
1999-04-02
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1999-04-02
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Re: Kubota B2710 Anyone but one yet
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1999-04-02
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Re: price check
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guest
1999-04-02
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Re: JD 650
John Deere Tractors
Keith Boyd
1999-04-02
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Re: Carver and Ritchie for JD
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1999-04-02
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Thanks Tracy "> Price on a Kubota B6100DT 4wd
Kubota Tractors
tracy
1999-04-02
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Re: 4100
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Jack in IL
1999-04-01
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Re: BOLENS STARTER
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1999-04-01
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