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After changing the HST fluid in my JD4400 at 80 hours, I noticed about a teaspoon of metal shavings on the suction screen and this didn't seem like much of an issue to those that replied on this forum or via e-mail. When I changed HST fluid, I drained the 7.5 gallons into three clean plastic kittylitter buckets. I found the time and place to legally dispose of this fluid after a month and when I poured the fluid out of the buckets, there was about one-sixteenth of an inch of solid dark gray metallic dust that had settled to the bottom of each bucket, covering the entire bucket bottoms. IS THIS NORMAL???? I cut the filter in half and didn't find much of the dust in the pleated filter material, although perhaps that the filter had clogged and the fluid had bypassed it -- otherwise how would it be possible for that much metallic powder to be allowed to be suspended in the HST fluid??? JD did specify a much larger filter for the 4200-4400 HST tractors. In the past, when I changed HST fluid on my previous tractors, I disposed of the fluid immediately and didn't allow it to set for a month that would allow the fine metallic particles to settle. Anyone have any thoughts on this???

metallic dust in HST fluid
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Mike S.

I couldn't agree more with the other postings. Get a good used tractor if you can find one and use the saved cash to buy more truck. You won't regret it. I had to replace the transmission on a gas Ford 1/2 ton 4x4 Supercab twice and I just used it for towing the tractor from the house to the farm and back. I got a new crew cab 1 ton dually 4x4 with the Powerstroke diesel and it's a hauling son-of-a-gun. I absolutely love it though I think the 3/4 ton would probably have been enough. I keep the 1/2 ton for running errands and stuff around town. We don't get much snow in East Texas but I think plowing would be pretty hard on the 1/2 ton as well.

New or Used Compact Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Frank R Taylor

Jerry, there were no U.S. manufacters that had any compact tractors in their line up. The market for us here was larger 2 wheel drive tractors with 35pto horsepower being about as small as they came. The manufacters ignored the 4 wheel designs and did nothing with it till late 70's at best The first four wheel drive tractor mass-produced was the SAME out of Italy which I believe was around 30 horsepower. They found it was better to do more with less do to the fuel prices the same as the orient. Here we continued to build bigger ag tractors in two wheel drive except of coarse the steiger style. Art

Historical Price Information
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Art White

Thanks for your reply and referal... Regars,
Kim

ISO Compact Utility Tractor 4X4 Diesel 25 hp
Tractor Projects
Replies 11 Post by Kim Wannheden

nevermind - it's sold.

Kubota 1550 specs price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Darryl Gesner

Intertec's Used Tractor Price Guide is a good source for this information. Lists all years and models for about a dozen foreign and domestic manufacturers, including new and used pricing, engine specs, gvw, etc. Find it at your local bookstore, or order from Amazon via the following link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0872887316/kenburnerssmallt

Historical Prices
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by KenB

I just had to make same type of decision on purchase of JD 4400 HST with 430 loader and 48 backhoe. In order to take advantage of 1 year 0% financing I had to close deal by 2/25/2000. Dealer had several 4x00 in stock (4-4200, 2-4300, 1-4400) but I specifically opted to have him order new machine from factory and specified "New MFWD axle" on my invoice. Felt is was better to be safe than sorry, I will be selling out my 1/2 of a 1987 JD 970 TLB to my brother which we have had since almost new (a great machine) and can afford to wait the 4-6 weeks for a new machine (I hope he is right on the lead time). Although my 4 acre lot is somewhat hilly and woods, I also have to use machine while crossing much turf and have ordered the 4400 with turf tires, hope they tread lighter than the r-1 ags on my 970...Good luck!

4300 Order or buy in stock
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by BrownBuck

I think that you will find the Kubota a superior tractor with a national dealer network to support your purchase. Additionally, you will see a greater difference on trade-in allowance for the Kubota, most people will pay more for products with brand name recognition.

I have a Kubota L2500DT and could not be more pleased with the tractor and the national service levels that I have received with both of my two relocations.

Kubota L2500DT or Kioti 2554
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by GAry Wiles

I am looking for a parts manual for a 1996 Kioti LB1914 Tractor

Parts Manual
Kioti Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Rick Colebank

Chris, don't dismiss the rear-mounted forklift implement too quickly. I also have forks for the loaders on our machines, particulary for planting trees the added reach is fantastic, for trucks, etc., I'm not sure reach matters. Most of our fleet is 40hp class 4wd's, even these are rather unsteady with much weight up high, however the rear lift is rock solid while unloading landscape boulders, some of which weigh 2500# each. Also, with a 3pth mounted item the engine, etc, is your counter-balance, and if you have a loader it is even better....best of luck.

Using 4200 4300 as forklift
Tractor Projects
Replies 9 Post by Murf

Don, I've had an 8 foot Blade by Servis Rhino on my big older JD tractor for years and I agree that it has got to be one of the best blades made. I use it for heavy dirt moving and contouring. It has tilt, angle, and offset as well as end caps. With the end caps it does similar work to a box blade but with a wider path and more precision.
I've been recommending this blade + the end caps for awhile now, although so far only one person has written me back to say that they have gotten one. Maybe it is because they are several times the price of an inexpensive back blade.
But this spring I think I'll take my own advice and buy a six footer for my 33 HP compact tractor...which finally brings me to my question...You being a dealer and all, just what is the difference between my old Servis Rhino blade and the newer Rhino blades that you sell now?.............Thanks, Roger L.

4 or 5 Box scaper for 4100
Operating and Attachments
Replies 13 Post by Roger L.

I use to work for a telephone company.All of the buildings in my area had emergency generators powered by diesel.They all burned white kerosene year round.

Kerosene
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by Reginald W. Lamson

Some company! (Problem with being one of the first). Went through the same decision process. Have had my BX2200 since January, and so far (9 hours on it), I'm 100% satisfied. Have only done rear blade work so far, to move lots of snow and some dirt. They are picking it up to put a loader on it this Friday - it was back-ordered. Now, if we can only convince some people that really is a small compact, and not a garden tractor! You may e-mail me if you like, or just search this forum and tractorybynet (link below) for my earlier comments. Happy hunting.

BX1800 2200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Roy

Tracors are even cheaper in east european countries than in PAKSITAN. I have heard that the importer of Belarus tractors in Pakistan i.e. Fecto group gets these tractors at Rs. 250,000 and when they reach farmers thier cost is Rs. 470,000. I think that day light robbery. Similar are the profits of US tractor manufactures.
Don, about tractor manufactures building different variations of similar tractors, I dont think that Massey Ferguson MF 240 built in Pakistan and USA are much different. If anybody knows more I would like to know about it.

Tractors in USA are too expensive
Tractor Projects
Replies 22 Post by Nuclear_Weapon7

I'd look at the JD 5105. You'll have much better luck with the
slightly heavier tractor, and your wife shouldn't notice much
or any diference driving it. I believe it is even less expensive
than the 4700.

Price on 4700 compact
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Tim

Skid shoes are indeed most commonly found on the bottom of a snow plow. Best way to describe them is they are a saucer-shaped steel plate with a steel stem pointing up, sort of like an upside-down mushroom. The idea is no matter which direction (or how much you turn)you go they skim over, instead of digging in, when you're working on something softer than asphalt. Best of luck.

Tire Ballast
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 20 Post by Murf

I've got a 1979 JD850 and it has no problem with a 5' JD rotary cutter (aka bush hog). I'm quite happy with the tractor. My neighbor has a JD855 with loader and is also happy with it. He uses his with a 5' rotary cutter also.

Unfortuately I don't have any experience with a chipper or rake. I will say that I use a 5' blade for both snow removal and grading, and even with calcium filled rears, the tractor is a little light. I've had no problems using a 12" auger.

Advice on JD 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Joe Padavano

After much reading,driving and ag tire punching, just purchased a tc29D for 13,800.00. Kubota 3010 was 2nd choice but the NH offered to much extra for less.
0 down, 3.9 for 3 years. Use someone elses money. Heard too many problems with the JD 4000 series, and all dealers new of no problems (yeah, right). seemed to be a bit flimsier than the others. also found out the "field weight' on the deeres included a 175lb man . bit misleading I thought.

Price check on TC25D TC29D TC33D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Al Schumacher

Steve, I don't know that I could be any help at all. I don't know which model Kubota you have. I have a shop manual for my B2710 that I ordered from Carver Equipment, and the only two pieces I can see call for a "liquid gasket". Since I've never done it and don't think the manuals are the best in the world, I'm not sure I'd know how to take mine apart, but think I could figure it out with the help of the manual. Of course, the B2710 would still be in warranty, so I'd let the dealer do it, and I'm assuming your tractor is a different model.

Front axle leaking
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Bird Senter

Does it have a front end loader on it? I had a 1995 B7100HST with a front end loader, and 2 or 3 times when I started to raise the 3-point hitch, it didn't move (scared me, too) and then I found that the joystick for the loader sometimes got a little sticky and hadn't completely centered, and just wiggling the joystick to get it centered (and the valve completely closed) made the 3-point work right again.

3 point hitch won t lift
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Bird Senter