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I purchased a COSMO 3-point broadcasting spreader earlier this year for $299. It seems to do a pretty good job. I agree with David, if you clean it after every use, it should last for quite a while.

Cosmo fertilizer spreader
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by john in SC

Brad, From the 1981 JD Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide Implements for the 950 are as follows: 72 Rotary Belly Mower, 75 Front Loader (not quick type), 272 Rear Mounted Grooming Mower, 25A Flail Mower, 350 Sickle-Mower, 506 and 606 Rotary Cutters (Bushhog), 423 Front Blade, 45 Rear Blade. As far as the quick attach loader that will fir JD-950 70 or 70A (not sure on that). Probably a JD Dealer could point you in the right direction. In my humble opinion you are better off with the 75 loader as it bolted right to the frame of the tractor. SOme of the newer quick attach loaders sacrifice durability for easy on/off. I own a JD-950 with 75 Loader and am happy with it's performance. Good Luck on the search. Regards Mark

JD 950 attachment model s
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by mark

I'm looking at buying a compact (JD, NH or MF) in the 25-30 hp range to help take care of my 10 acres. Would also like to hire it out to help pay for it. Would have a loader, blade, tiller, chipper, etc. Do any of you do this sort of work with your tractors? What can you charge as an hourly rate? I'm in eastern Virginia.

Compact Tractor Services
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Dale

I tend to shut mine down, but the reason is more for safety. If I'm away from the tractor, there's always the chance that somebody may try to operate it. If I'm near, chances are I'm making some adjustment. With the engine running, there's always the chance that the transmission or PTO is accidentally engaged, or a hydraulic lever is bumped. Of course, hydraulic devices can be accidentally lowered even with the engine off.

I believe that diesels, unlike gasoline, engines do not have heating problems when idling. It seems to have to do with the lack of a throttle valve in diesels. There is always full air flow though the engine, varying only with the RPM. Gasoline engines operate under high intake manifold vacuum at idle due to the closed throttle valve.

Never the less, fuel combustion in a diesel supposedly is less complete when idling, and I believe oil manufacturers recommend more frequent oil changes for engines that idle a lot. I do idle mine 5 minutes or so for warm up and cool down.

Running a Diesel at Idle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by TomG

Thomas: Relative to southwestern Wisconsin prices, your quote seems to be in the right ballpark. However, I would make sure that for that kind of money I was getting a tractor with the redesigned front axle, not the old axle and all of its problems (and potentially reduced resale value). Being on the cautious side myself, and given Deere's ballast recommendations for the 430 loader on the 4400, I would consider a seven foot blade a little on the light side as far as ballast goes. As for reliability, warranty, and quality … I guess we’ll all find out how good those were sooner or later! I feel that on the whole, Deere has been pretty good on those things. I just hope the 4400 and its cousins aren’t an exception with poor quality, dismal reliability, and in desperate need of a longer warranty. Good luck with whatever tractor you end up buying.

4400 Price
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Bernie Galgoci

Joe: If the cruise control on the 4600 is anything like the cruise control on the 4400 (i.e. an electromagnet, controlled by a rocker switch on the instrument panel, which when actuated holds the forward hydrostatic pedal in place), well ... I may have had a similar problem. I had no cruise control when the pedal was less than half way depressed and only sometime cruise control when the pedal was more than half way depressed. Even when the cruise control "seemed" to be working for a while, sooner or later the hydrostatic pedal would just pop up into the neutral position, for no apparent reason. I discovered that the forward hydrostatic pedal had been slightly bent (during shipment?) such that when the pedal was depressed less than half way, the metal plate on the pedal was too far away from the electromagnet to be held by it; and when the pedal was depressed more than half way, although the electromagnet and the metal plate of the pedal finally did make contact, they did so at an angle, the pedal was not held firmly, and engine vibrations would cause the pedal to slip a little bit at a time until it got to the point of "popping out" of cruise control again. Since I'm about 30 miles from the dealer and didn't want the tractor gone for a day or two for what seemed to be something easy to fix, I called the dealer, told him the problem, and how I planned to fix it (i.e. just try and bend the pedal back into proper alignment with the electromagnet.) He agreed that if that didn't work, he would cover any repair under warranty. [I assumed he was just going to get his mechanic to try and bend the pedal back into the proper alignment (not replace it), so why not have me do it? I also assumed that since it's my tractor, I would be much more careful when bending anything than his mechanic would be.] 30 seconds of careful bending and the cruise control has worked perfectly ever since. So ... check the alignment of the forward hydrostatic pedal and the electromagnet. And if you need to bend anything, make sure the dealer will cover you under warranty! Hope your problem is as simple as mine was.

JD 4600 Cruise Problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Bernie Galgoci

Andy, had about the same thing happen to my 4600 at 50 hrs, loaded it on trailer to transport everything fine . Got to field and nothing, dead, got a hold of my brother (Deere machanic) and the first thing he did was bypass the safety switch under seat. Started right up, switch was covered by waranty, about 20 min. to fix.(had to tear seat of to get to switch. Hope this helps, budinohio.

Dead JD4300
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bud in oh.

I want to thank everyone on this board for all there help. My new L3010 HST was delivered Thursday night. I am still waiting for the loader which is supposed to come next week. I also purchased a Farm King 72 inch rear discharge 3PT mower. I have used the tractor two days now and have 8.3 hours on it and haven't used half a tank of diesel yet. It took me a while to get used to the mower but now I love it. I wouldn't like it so much if I didn't have the HST. That HST is incredible. It's so smooth! I thought I would have to keep my JD STX46 mower to get in the tight places but now I won't be needing it anymore.

I was a bit concerned that the tractor would be a bit short on power but that is not the case. It just plays with that mower even climbing up the side of my ditches. I hooked it up to my 300 gallon water trailer and you would never now it was towing anything. The ride is really good and the seat is very comfortable.

I am really happy with my choice. Thanks again!!

L3010 vs 4300
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Ernie Quintal

Just bought a used JD 855 from local dealer for $16,000. It had been traded in by a residential owner who kept it in a barn, so it is quite clean. It has 560 hours, a model 51 loader & bucket, a model 7 backhoe, and a 60" mowing deck. The dealer is going to completely service all fluids and check everything over, but it all seems in very good condition. I spent a fair amount of time on this site looking at posts, so I think I paid a reasonable price, but I would be very interested in other opinions. Thanks for any response! Bud Reed

Pricing advice
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Bud Reed

Andy,

On my 4100, the seat switch would only shut the machine down if another sensor was telling it to when the operator left the seat. That meant the pto or the gear selector was not in neutral. I would concentrate on those two. Look for the possibility of the switch having been moved or distanced somehow from the activation point. You may just have to reposition something. If that fails then you had best get your voltage tester out. Good luck.

dead JD4300
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by cutter

Yes, mine is a JD and is the same as yours but it's cat-1 3-point. If you can get 2K out of yours on trade in, then if I asked $1500 for mine do you think it's a good deal?

3-point material collection bagger
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by DanaT

Can anyone tell me if Kubota mid mount mowers models RCK54-D16,-24B,can be converted to a mulchig unit? I know that all JD mid mount mowers can.Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

Mid mount mower for B7500
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by HecticBlasts

Frank
Thank you for the help anyway. I too am Scottish that is why I have a hard time taking things to the dealer. Maybe some else might be able to help me out. I would heat to make up all my green toys and buy a MTD cub caddet!!!!!!!

HELP - 430 quit and won t start
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Daryl

The hydralic filter needs to be cleaned.

Yanmar YM1300D hydraulic oil
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Shawn Palivoda

Eric I looked at the wrong column. You are correct the lift capacity on the 430 is 1258 lbs. I do not know a lot about the 440 loader. The information on the 440 came from an old brochure. When I was looking at tractors to buy last fall I did look at a JD 870 with a 440 loader. It looked like a good piece of equipment. I am very happy with my JD 4400 and 430 loader. Chris

Loader differences in JD 440 and new 430
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by Chris in IN

I have a 48" Mott flail mower. I have traded up from a 46" wide tractor to a 60" one. I can't afford to replace it with a longer model. The 3pth frame is fixed as far as I can tell. Is there any technique besides adjusting the sway chains to offset this mower in relation to the rear tires to bring it even with one side or the other.

methods for offsetting 3pth implements
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by Eric Edwards

First I'll like to thank B.Senter,Jim Youtz and MD for your helpfull comments.I visited another seven dealers on a 60 miles radius to get a better feel for the different styles and approaches from the sales people.I concluded that as far as the big picture goes I'm willing,if needed, to pay a little more for the tractor if I'm treated fair.I drove some 35 miles to find a Kubota dealer in Albemarle,NC,the business end of the building was very small but the service area appear to be ample,they had a very large lot and a good selection of models in both Kubota and NH.While I waited for the salesman a few people bought some parts,an older fellow was looking for one(1) plug wire, he's been everywhere but could not find just one wire,the man behind the counter told him that he only carried sets but called out for the mechanic who in turn went back in the shop and found a used but good wire,gave to the man and did not charge him a dime.I was impressed I thought people didn't do things like that any more.When I showed at the place I did not wear my Sunday best and did not shave that morning,the way I figured, with my accent(Puerto Rico),and not looking my best if the man treats me with respect and is straightforward with me I'll be willing to do business with him with no problem,by the way,don't blast me for my tactics I've been buying and selling old clunkers for a long time and some people will take a look and dismiss you because you don't fit their idea of the preferred customer.With that said I almost forgot to mention that they had a new B7500HSD with 54inch belly mower that cought my attention, they gave me a price wich I can live with,I'll probably buy it but there are two other dealers that treated me right also so I'll be going to them with that quote on that model to see if they can do better.Again thank you for your input,I'll keep you posted.

new tractor purchase
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by HecticBlasts

Just got my 4200 back from the dealer today with the new front axle. I must say it makes a huge difference. I immediately went out and mowed to try it out and absolutely not tearing of the turn no matter how hard I steer. My old axle used to leave black marks on the pavement even with moderate turns and with the new axle , nothing! The only thing I noticed about the new axle is that it looks a little clunky and where the tie rod attaches to the tire appears to be a little close to where it could rub the tire if the tire is a little low on pressure. Other than that it is great!

New Front Axle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Lee Anderson

I just wanted to point out one more thing regarding a TC29D and a Land Pride FDR2572 finish mower. I don't like to mow any more than I have to, so by the time I do the grass gets tall and very thick and dense in some areas of my yard. And, when I mow I mow fairly close to the ground so it will be longer before I have to mow again (I got this tractor and mower because I like having a big yard, 3 1/2 acres, but don't like spending too much time mowing it!). The lower the mower is the more suction it creates, so the more power it will take to run it. My yard also has a lot of hills. So, when I said "It works the tractor pretty good in tall thick grass", that's in those tall thick areas going up hill where I have to slow down a little to keep the PTO speed at 540. It could be the hill that's working the tractor more than the thick grass, since the tractor weighs 2500lbs (with front weights) and the mower weighs 650lbs.

NewHolland 84 quot rear discharge midmount mower
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Danny Yerks

There is a product that is a tire sealant called Amerseal. It is a product that works pretty well for me in other applications. I doesn't require a lot for a typical truck tire, 20oz. I used it to seal tire that had a slow leak that we could not find and it worked. can't remember what i paid for it either. wasn't real expensive. I was impressed by the display at a trade show where you could pop holes in the tire and they sealed. anyway, it is worth a look if you are worried about flats and you don't lose the float of the tire inflation. Gemplers also has a similar product. check them out too. my 2 cents.

foam filled turf tires pros and cons
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by turfman