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To all JD4100 owners: I have this tractor with the industrial (R4) tires and wheels. It seems like the hitch's lower link arms when raised are awfully close to the tires, and sometimes rubs on the tires. It seems that no matter how I adjust the link arms, they either rub or are awfully close to the tires when raised with an implement. Can the rear R4 wheels be reversed to give more clearance. I know that this can be done with the ag wheels, but not sure it can be done with the R4 wheels. Anybody else experianced this problem?

3 pt hitch rubbing on R4 tires
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jim Youtz

Looked at the Deere 261 for 4100 compact - it has two wheels in back, roller up front. Landpride has four wheels and seems it would follow the ground more independently of the 3 pt hitch. Deere 261 has a more contoured tunnel that may help discharge. Deere dealer says Landprides are not as scalp-resistant as the Deere - hmmm. Any experiences to share? Thanks.

Rear Finish Mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Doug

I'm amazed at some things here, too. Ya'll are looking for ways to save time and money and provide safety; all worthy goals of course, but I'd like to have the Freedom Hitch just to save energy; mine! I'll admit I'm getting older and lazier, and as Mark Twain supposedly said once about exercise, "I could never see any benefit in being tired."

Quick hitch by Freedom Hitch
Operating and Attachments
Replies 24 Post by Bird Senter

Friends, as I'm sure you're all aware there is a huge difference between 'can do it' and 'should do it'. Roto-tillers are one of the things that are often mixed between the two. Read your owners manuals and believe them, when they state the maximum PTO DRIVEN implement size. The reason is that the carrier (torsion) bearings that support the pto shaft are prone to failure if they are overloaded (as is the pto clutch) by something that is not equipped with a slip clutch. The time it would take to make an extra pass with the tiller is nothing in comparison to the cost of a rebuild....Best of luck.

roto-tiller for B-2100
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Murf

You guys sure are lucky to have all that snow to play with. here in the Rockies we haven't had enough to plow once this year. It is supposed to snow tonight. The forecast calls for 1 to 3 inches. That will qualify as a blizzard this year.

Snow What s the longest Drive You Rear PTO Blowered
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 13 Post by Roger L.

I thought I was all set on a JD 790 or possibly 4300, but keep coming back to the L3010. Since I won't be doing too much loader work, hydro-drive doesn't mean that much to me. It appears that there are more complaints regarding the "green" (maybe just the 4000 series?)than the "orange". Any comments to help me would be appreciated. Both dealers are good, here, so that's not the issue.

Deere 790 4300 vs Kubota L3010
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Selveege

Unlike most here, I went away from a bigger truck last fall. I could have brought my dad's 1970 3/4 396 GMC here from Arizona. I sold it instead.

I think the truck was lucky to get 8 mpg, and it didn't seem to make much difference whether it was towing or not. With the current fuel prices, I think I'm happy somebody else has the truck.

It might be easier to get the trailer and ask a neighbour with a 3/4 ton to pull the heavier loads. They probably can use a little help filling up their tanks.

New or Used Compact Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by TomG

Guards are a good idea I guess. I have one for my Ford 1710, so NH dealers probably can get guards, at a price.

If your tractor is like mine, with the guard on, the hood can't be raised enough to check the battery or air filter. As a result, I leave mine off except if I'm in heavy bush or loading trucks.

bolt on grille guards
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by TomG

I own a JD4100. The 790 is a great machine and if it had been available with a hst transmission, I would own one instead of the 4100. Driving a gear transmission automobile and gear transmission tractor are not quite the same thing. The throttle on a tractor is normally set to a fixed position (to set pto speed) and is continously varied on an automobile. Therefore the speed of a tractor is primarily determined by the gear setting. I wanted the hst because it is soooooo handy for changing speeds while mowing around trees and doing loader work while keeping the throttle setting constant. As the previous poster said, either tractor is a good choice.

JD4100 vs JD790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Larry in MI.

I went with chains originally and then switched to straps for ease of use. Unfortunately, I had so many problems with them being cut on any edges and having to put pieces underneath every area they touched that I went back to the chains. No matter how careful I was I always worried about the straps being cut and losing 6000 pounds on the road.

Trailer tie downs
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by droz

I have owned a Bri-mar dump trailer for about two years now. It's a 6'x10' low profile, tandem axle 7000 lbs. trailer. I've hauled everything from shingles to dirt to rock and it has proven to be exceptional. The 7000 lbs. trailer is rated for carrying 5000 lbs. (The 7000 lbs. rating minus the 2000 lbs. weight of the trailer equlas the 5000lbs capacity.) I have however on several occasions exceeded that. I've hauled 6300 lbs of rock with no problem in either hauling or dumping. The bed raised with little hesitation. As far as being flimsy, I have no complaints but then I don't know what youre comparing it to. One thing I have experienced (and this may be applicable to trailers other than the Brimar) in very cold weather, if you elevate the bed to maximum heighth, you may find yourself climbing to the top of the bed while pressing the "down" button to get the bed to lower. It happened to me twice.
I have hauled my TC33d in my trailer but it is a tight fit and no room for any 3 pt. implements. Also, if you are getting the trailer to haul your tractor, do yourself a favor and spend the extra cash up front to get the drive on loading ramp. It's rated at 4000 lbs. and is channel reinforced.
That's my two cents worth, hope it helps.

hydraulic dump trailer
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Robert

OK, I'll try the link one more time because I'm sure it was something I did rather than a problem with the website.

Road-Boss-Grader
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by Don in Oregon

Tony, I back up the hill w/my mower just off the ground. At the top I lower the 3pt (mower) and go down the hill forward. I also keep the front end loader close to the ground (but not to close to trip over it). I am always in 4WD when I mow, and I do not mow (at least the hills) in damp conditions.
Last fall at the 50 hour check, I had the dealer spin the wheels around to give me the widest stance (about 58" wide outside tread width).

Flipping Tractors
Tractor Projects
Replies 33 Post by Rick Seymour

Just heard from my dealer about my scuffing problem. He said that John Deere will be sending him a new front axle for my 4200. I sure hope this takes care of the problem. I do not know if JD will notify 4000 owners of this fix or if the squeeky wheel gets the oil. I have been calling my dealer every couple of weeks since I first heard of a possible fix on this board! Good luck!

John Deere Scuffing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 54 Post by Lee Anderson

Hi KIM, have you checked out steiner 4 wheel drive tractors. They go great in wet area's and don't leave alot of marks in mud. Very easy to hook up tiller or mower with no tools. The info on there co. can be found on the net and # 330-828-0200 give them a try. Hope you find something.

ISO Compact Utility Tractor 4X4 Diesel 25 hp
Tractor Projects
Replies 11 Post by Jim Hutchins

I really don't now the difference but I hear alot about aerway and how they hold up. I ran into a rep for aerway in PA and here is there # 800-228-8032 maybe they can shed light on aerway for you.

chain harrow
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Jim Hutchins

Steiner is in the process of building this tractor it is called the utilimaster and it will have a 28hp diesel in it and the list price will be around 18,000. They were getting back on top of this project last week inside sources say. They had a tractor like this 10 years ago called the turfmaster

Steiner and Ventrac Articulated 4WD Tractors
Articulated Tractors
Replies 44 Post by Jim Hutchins

The 5105 is a real utility tractor Am I right? I talked to my JD dealer whom I been dealing with and asked about pricing between the 4600 and the 5105. I am getting a few hours on it as a leased tractor pulling grape trailers. Different stokes for different farms ha ha
Mark

Price on 4700 compact
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Mark A. Holt

Chris--you were correct in your assumption that my math has some problems--I forgot that I also picked up a spare oil filter and some grease. The new and improved HST filter was 21.53, a five gallon pail of low viscos was 43.11 and two single gallons of low viscos was 18.12 and the suction screen gasket was 5.00 for a total of $ 87.76 and then add 6.56 tax (a Missouri ripoff at 7.475%) for a grand total of $ 94.32; therefore I paid a greater amount per gallon for the low viscos than did you. While I will shop around for oil for my automobiles and other purchases, I don't mind paying a little more for the low viscos from my dealer.

JD 4400 HST Maintenance Frequency
Parts and Repair
Replies 11 Post by Mike S.

Let us know how you like it! Congratulations on a nice tractor at a terriffffic price...

Advice on JD 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Roger L.