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Ross, it's not bad attitude, it's REALITY, if your employer spent money on every 'nifty gadget' (sorry Roger) that came along, regardless of economics, I wonder how secure YOUR job would be? As for nine generations of wrong? We are an extremely large and successful operation, employing industry standard practices and equipment, or are you saying it's not just us doing it wrong, but every farmer in the world....since we all do it the same. Roger, while I agree it's a 'nifty gadget' I like the 'stretch the legs' theory better.

Quick hitch by Freedom Hitch
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Replies 24 Post by Murf

I dont have any experience with either but... check where the wheels/rollers are. If the four wheeled version doesn't have any rollers in the middle of the deck then it is going to scalp.
OMO
Randy

Rear Finish Mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Randy Eckard

I am shopping for a new/used tractor. I just moved to 10 acres and plan to some do dirt work to install some retaining walls and need to be able to rototill and level some of the yard. I have 1.5 acres of manicured lawn which I would like to be able to use whatever I buy to mow. The pasture is grass which I plan to brush hog. I am fairly patient so power is not a major factor but I do plan to get a loader and box blade to do some dirt work. I have looked at JD 4100/4200/4300, Kubota L3010/b7400/b2700? The 4200/4300/ L3010 seem a little large to mow a yard. Any comments will be appreciated. I am confused. To help others, prices are as follows: With 5' brushhog, 5.5 'box blade,16' trailer, industrial tires and loader L3010 - $18,640, JD4300 - $19380. Cheaper would be good!!

Looking for a Tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Eddie Watkins

Yes, your rear wheels can/need to be reversed. Because R4s are directional, you need to put the left one on the right side and the right one on the left side. Make note of the direction of the tread before you remove the wheels so you can see how they need to be put on after you switch them. If done correctly, the valve stems will now be on the inside of the rear wheels. You might also check to see if the front wheels can/need to be switched. If so, switch them just like you did the rears - with valve stems on the inside. Steve

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

I looked at a L2500 and a b2100, went with the JD790.
The problems with JD are to do with the early introduction of the 4100 and tire scuffing and turf tearing. I also know of some other minor bugs they had to work out. The newer models(current model you would be looking at), have these problems taken care of, but the would have to be followed up by the owners of 4100's. The 790 has no problems that I can think of. In six months my only complaint has been a missing strap to keep the hydro hoses from rubbing the front tire, took all of three seconds to fix this.

Funny thing for me to say, but if I had the money to spend at the time, I would have gone with the largest Kubota I could get. I always wanted a Kubota, I wanted to get away from JD. However, opposite of what others say, when I should up at the Kubota dealer with money ready to buy, they had nothing to compare to the JD790 . No such animal in Kubota to compare to a 30hp machine with a Loader for 14k. The closest thing is a B2100 with a loaders, and I was looking at a little whimppy 17HP PTO, total turn off. A L2500 was nice, and you are looking at the L3010, even nicer but $$$!

I also think that you better check some issues of part aval. I heard something about the power steering being a problem spot with Kutbota, but from what I see on this board, haven't seen this confirmed.

I love my 790, not because it is green, but becuase it is one heavy, well built work horse, and the B2100 was a big machine for that little diesel.

Good luck.

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

Doug, Just type "JD 790" in that little box that says search on the upper right hand corner of the screen. A few good things come up. Also, go to a dealer and drive a 4100 and then drive a 790. Try the HST and GST. Play with the loader,look at the PTO rigging ect.... compare the specs out of the Product book, other than that, it is a whole lot of fun to shop for a machine.

As you can see just from the few current posts the 790 is pretty well regarded, and the 4100 is also a popular model as well. I just think that either is okay, but the 790, hands down, gives you more machine for the money. If all you want to do is mow, then maybe you should lean towards the 4100, it's lighter and the HST would be better for an average user to deal with. I personally "like" gst over hst, so even if I could have bought HST with the 790 , I would not have been willing to pay more for it. For me , the more levers, and gadgets the better, I just love tractors though..... Don't care about automatic pushy pedals. LOL....

JD4100 vs JD790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by SteveofNJ

<br> I am looking at the Long FarmTrac 60, a new tractor priced at $12,750. <br> Does any one have experience regarding performance, maintenace cost, and price<br> of these Tractors. I plan to use it primarily for bush hogging with a five foot bush hog.

Long FarmTrac 60 Information
Long
Replies 5 Post by Milton Moorer

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.

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 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
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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