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Evan, did you click on the link to Carver Equipment and see what price he has now? I bought my B2710 w/LA401 loader in August '99 for $15,500 ($12,600 for the tractor and $2,900 for the loader), but prices may have changed some since then.

Kubota B2710 Price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Bird Senter

I never thought much about anti-freeze. My dealer asked when it was changed when the tractor was there. He said it should be changed every two years and a diesel rated anti-freeze should be used. I had it changed and didn't think much more about it. However, I heard the same thing again today. A guy on another board, whose opinions I respect, was saying that 'auto store' anti-freezes should be avoided unless they are specified as 'low-silicate' or 'heavy diesel engine rated.' I wonder what's the deal on diesel ratings in general and low-silicate ratings specifically. I also wonder how important these recommendations are.

engine anti-freeze
Parts and Repair
Replies 16 Post by TomG

It might be good to add a note about ballast. A loader makes good front ballast. Without a loader, suitcase weights may be needed to balance heavy implements like rotary cutters and box scrapers. A heavy 3ph implement may not put much weight on the hitch if it's floated and working on the ground, but it still has to be carried. There is the risk of going up a hill and having the front wheels lift, but the main problem is that inadequate front ballast gives inadequate steering. It's fairly common for me to pickup a load of gravel, or just put heavy stuff, in the loader bucket when I'm using 3ph pallet forks for heavy loads. I also put weight in the bucket when using the box scraper to add extra traction when the scarifies are down. Sometimes I carry a bucket of snow around in the bucket when I'm using the blower to increase the steering. Anyway, the loader makes a convenient ballast box. The trouble with suitcase weights on the front, and for that matter filled tires or wheel weights in the rear, is that they're a pain to take on and off. In general, it's a good idea to run only as much ballast as needed, but the needs vary. A loader is a convenient way to get the front ballast right for a particular job.

Get loader later or now
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by TomG

I would like to buy a 48" tiller to fit my TPH & 2600RPM PTO

tiller
Articulated Tractors
Replies 6 Post by bill sweat

Use either pea gravel, coarse sand, or cinders. Spread about 4" thick and you will not have any mud problems around the barn.

Mud Mess Around Horse Barn
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Jim Youtz

Gentlemen:

Thank you very much for the tips and values.

The little 950 is now nestled neatly in the garage and appears to be in what I would call well above average condition. The only apparent paint wear is from the operator getting on/off, and the engine as clean as a hounds tooth.

Placing the rig in the garage was a bit of a challenge. The ROPS was too close to the top of the doors and was cropped 2" (just below the crossbar gussets)for ease of moving in and out.

It's a keeper....................thanks again.

JD950 VALUE
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Bill Wylde

Thanks Jack. I was on the Bluebird site previously and wrote the factory re: a piecemeal purchase. Haven't heard back, probably due to the holiday. I'll try the other one you provided as well. Cutter.

lawn vacume
Garden and Landscape
Replies 3 Post by cutter

Just starting my search for a compact tractor. Saw an ad for a MF 1035 4WD, 930 hrs, has a bucket loader, front snowplow and 5' finish mower asking $12,500. Questions?<br>1)Year? 2)H.P.? 3)Good price? Any comments pro or con would be appreciated. Thanks. Dave

Massey Ferguson info
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 5 Post by David Cornell

Thanks Murf, I will book mark it for future info. gary

features
Kubota Tractors
Replies 27 Post by Gary Anderson

Ken, I live far enough south that we don't have a whole lot of really cold weather, so every time it rains, even in the winter, as soon as it's dry enough, I run over the garden with the tiller again. I started out with a walk behind tiller also for cultivating and weed control between the rows, but quickly decided that was too much like work, so I sold the walk behind. Until this year I was working the garden with a B7100, planted the rows 5' apart and could still drive down between the rows with the tractor and 40" tiller. But this past year, after getting the wider B2710, I planted my rows 4' apart, and cultivated with a 6 point cultivator plow (6" field sweeps) by straddling the rows with the tractor until the plants got too big to do that. I do very little work with a hoe; don't like that kind of work at all, and I've used no commercial fertilizer, herbicides, or insecticides on my garden; just keep the soil worked enough to eliminate any grass or weeds.

plows
Operating and Attachments
Replies 14 Post by Bird Senter

Drew, If you have since spoken with the only previous owner and the machine was maintained by the dealer, then the appearance is the only apparent fault. I would question the hours. Mowing three acres plus the loader work adds up to more than 50hrs a year. I mow about the same size lot with a 72" deck and rack up around 100hrs per year in just lawn care. I wouldn't accuse anyone of anything, perhaps a meter malfunction exhisted, but keep that in mind. Also, I seriously doubt he will get 14k in the spring with a paint job, it is still almost thirteen years old. There are two 4100's in the classifieds on this board, one is two years old for 13k. Hope this helps.

Price help
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by cutter

Mark, I had some initial problems with my tc29d. Most of it was taken care of immediately by the dealer, one item I had to call the factory to get satisfaction (the gear box on the mower deck was bad out of the box and I wanted it replaced). I just noticed the cruise control doesn't work, but I have never tried it so it probably never did. I think the U.S. assembly plant is cranking them out so fast, some of the QC is being overlooked, something apparent to a lesser extent on the JD. Otherwise it is a very sturdy, well thought out machine. I owned a 4100 and the machine was underpowered for some jobs, however the deere implement change ie: belly deck and loader seemed easier.. There are a ton of postings re: 4000 series problems, albeit the factory is now admitting to them and making repairs. Did you check out a Kubota as well? I owned one of them and never had a problem. Good Luck!

NH TC40D vs JD 4400
Articulated Tractors
Replies 20 Post by cutter

The oil, fuel or fluid when entering a pump isn't under presure but it is going out of the pump. Hopefully that is, and that is when it leaks or seeps out of the seals in to the crankcase. Often you will notice a change in the color of the oil depending on the severity of the leak. Normallly by the time we see them we can tell quickly. There are some types of pumps that when people call we know this is the problem due to the amount of times we have seen it before.

oil level
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Art White

Terry try putting the rear of the tractor on jack stands and see if you can get it to do it with out the tractor rolling. It will also give you the ability to walk around the tractor and watch for the vibration.

JD 4600 Severe Vibration
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Art White

That sounds like a great deal. Glad you got it. All else being equal, I agree that it is better to put a loader on a used tractor than to look for a used one with the loader already on it. The only down side would be that loader tractors usually have the power steering option. BTW, did you ever get a chance to investigate that power steering kit that JD offers for your tractor?

John Deere 750 question
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 10 Post by Roger L.

Hello: I have a Landspride quick hitch and am quite happy with it. However, it was expensive ($318) and I had to modify the 3-pt. hookup on my crane, scoop, and cultivator. The problem lies in the fact that the pins are mounted in different widths as you go from one piece of equipment to another. My Landspride quick hitch requires pins to be about 27 1/2 inches apart. Also, the vertical height is crucial; 18 inches seems to be about right for my hitch. I purchased a hitch on which the top hook is adjustable. This is important. I could have purchased a similar quick hitch from Northern Tool or Tractor Supply at lower cost--$169 for a hitch without an adjustable top hook or $189 for one with an adjustable hook. These hitches require pins on the implements to be slightly closer together and I would have had to modify more implements to use them. So, if you're interested in this type of hitch, measure the distance between the pins on your implements and the vertical distance required for the top hook. Once everything is set up to fit, a quick hitch really reduces the amount of pushing and lifting you have to do. I must confess, however, that I also made dollys with castors for each of my heavy items (scoop, blade, chipper, front of shredder). This allows me to store them more compactly in the shed and also to more easily align them with the quick hitch. I've read good things about the Freedom Hitch; you might check previous discussions. Good luck!

Quick Hitches
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Glenn

Yep. Engine break-in seems to be equal parts folklore, experience, ignorance, and some engineering principles. In my previous message on breaking in new engines I'm being pretty conservative. But it is the way I like to approach mechanical things. Its hard to argue against this approach. At the worst, you just end up doing some extra maintenance that makes no difference. But every once in a while an engine gets assembled with tolerances at the tight end of the specs....or some casting sand or metal shavings get left in the case. Then the easy break-in and early fluid changes might add significantly to the engine life.

new tractor break in
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Roger L.

several compacts for sale - needing minor work...<br>Mitsubishi 374 4wd w/loader runs/wks good $3900, Mitsubishi 370 2wd vgc, $2600,<br>Kubota L-175 w/midmount mower, runs/drives good, missing alternator, lift arms, seat. $1900, Mitsubishi 2wd 17hp w/midmower & tiller. $2000 or see our complete inventory @ www.ackequip.com<br>

low priced compacts-need tinkering
Tractor Projects
Replies 1 Post by Jim

60" front blower off JD 855-955 in exc. cond.<br>comes w/ cozy cab w/heat. also in excellent cond. $1500 for all e-mail me Jim

front snblower cab for JD 8-955 for sale
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by Jim

When I changed my oil in my 2000 jd4200 for the first time I encountered a problem with the factory replacement oil filter M801209. This oil filter was larger in diameter than the original oil filter. I consulted my owner manual to check my dealer for the correct number and this was the correct number. The seal was the same size and it installed correctly. My problem began when I tried to install my side cover with my 420 loader installed (never had a problem removing both side covers in the past). The new larger oil filter was in the way of my lower side cover bracket. I called my dealer and they researched it and told me that John Deere has came out with a new filter for compacts with a loader. The number is M806419 and after I examined the filter it is a twin to the painted original filter in size and it had the quality O-Ring gasket and anti-drain back valving and it was the even the same price as the JD knock off of the Yanmar filter. This filter even had instructions in english and Japanese. I recommend the use of the M806419 to anyone who wants to put back the same filter they removed from the factory that built the engine, Loader or not.

4200-4400 OIL FILTER PROBLEM
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Steve H