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Dan, as I mentioned above, get a box blade that is just a little wider than the tractor (greatest width of the outside tread of the rear wheels). The other option that is a major help with a box blade is a hydraulic top link (and preferably at least one of the lower links) so that you can adjust the tilt of the blade easily from the tractor seat. A major factor in using a box blade is having it tilted right (front to rear is most important, but side to side adjustments are often needed also), and that tilt needs frequent changes.

Grading Power JD 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Bird Senter

GGMAN, your concern was one of my major considerations when I bought my compact last spring. I wanted a belly mower that was compatible with attachments on both the front and rear of the tractor as much as possible. Although I loved both the Kubotas and NH Boomers, I bought a JD4400 because the JD4x00 series has the best attachment ease and compatibility, hands down, no contest. (I'm not color-blind though: I still believe that Kubota has the best initial quality and that NH has the best ergonomics engineering.) By attachment ease I'm primarily referring to the loader, backhoe, and belly mower in that order. The JD is the only compact where I can have the loader, belly mower, and frame-mounted backhoe all mounted and operational at the same time. Why would I ever want that, you ask? I mean, backhoe and belly mower? Because during the summer when I'm mowing, preferably without loader and backhoe, I occasionally run across a nuisance rock that has grown in height over the winter (deep-freezes up here in the Adirondacks). I can throw both the loader and backhoe on the 4400 WITHOUT removing the mower in about 10-15 minutes, go and dig out the nuisance (which turns out to be the size of large-screen TV), and then remove loader and backhoe again without ever touching the mower. This scenario happens quite frequently and I enjoy spending an hour defeating a boulder at the time it is annoying me the most. The mower lift on the 4400 can be off a separate cylinder controlled by a 3rd SCV, so the 3-point hitch is freed up also. However, I do think that the NH has the best 3-point hitch design in this class for ease.

Mid-mount mower compatibility with other implements
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by JeffM

DFB, in case you didn't know, JD does make a block heater and a hydraulic Oil heater for the 4100Hyd. Look in the posts under "Glow Plug Add-In" for a discussion of the heaters. Incidentally, I don't think my hydraulic Oil heater will fit where the drain plug is - looks like I'll end up installing it where the filter screen is.

magnetic heater
Parts and Repair
Replies 17 Post by Dave Wells

John, I don't know whether they are still able to get all the manuals or not, but click on the Carver Equipment link above and ask them. Last year, I ordered (and received, of course) workshop manual and parts manual for my B2710 from Carver.

Owner and Service Manuals for Kubota L2350
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Bird Senter

Roger, I haven't done it yet, but plan some day to add hydraulic tip and tilt to my 3-point and the way it's been explained to me by someone who says he has done it, is simply to run a hydraulic hose from the Power Beyond port on the loader valve to the new valve, then the return line from the new valve back to where ever the current hose on the power beyond port goes. Of course, both the current loader valve and the new valve have to be open centered valves.

Optional Single Lever Control Valve
Cub Cadet
Replies 35 Post by Bird Senter

Michigander,
I use homemade bucket forks. They clamp on to the bucket. I did have a spear mounted above the forks, but it was hard to get the bale on. So I took off the spear.
JerryG

Bale Spear on Loader
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 9 Post by JerryGoucher

Yes, that rings true with me. I suspect 3ph ratings are pretty conservative, so most compacts can deal with any load that is manageable by another. I'd take a guess that hitches are engineered so the system relief valve would limit the size load before structural damage is likely. So, I don't worry too much about the structure as long as the 3ph will raise a load. I don't usually have to use the 3ph with my 3ph pallet forks. However, the forks will lift loads the 3ph won't. If I have any doubt about a load, I check to see if the 3ph will lift it. I may not worry much about 3ph structure, but I do worry about stability. The first thing I do is lift the load off the ground and then turn the steering wheel to see if there's going to be enough steering. I can always put more weight in the FEL if necessary. However, I've had more than 1000# over 5' off the ground. I don't know how much more the forks will lift. With a potential for that much weight in the air anchored by a 3,000# tractor, there's a bunch of stability issues involved. I am careful, but with implements like 3ph forks around, I imagine that manufacturers who low-ball their 3ph capacity specs rest easier.

3pt lift capacity
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by TomG

Gentlemen, a question, I've noticed the colder it is the longer it takes my " idiot light" low pressure indicator to go out, (up to operating pressure). The other day it was about 15 degrees F , I had the block heater pluged in for a couple of hours. The machine fired right up, But it might have taken about 6 seconds for the light to go out. In the hot summer weather it might take about 3 seconds, It just seems to me that in the low temps. that's a long time to run with questionable oil pressure. Is this normal??? BTY the machine is a Ford NH 1920 with about 400 hours on it. Vince

Engine starting
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by Vince

I'll try again

traction
Tractor Projects
Replies 24 Post by DFB

Terry,
Curious why you are trading. Especially to move down in HP. Do you just want a different tractor? Need the supersteer? I have a TC40D (no SS)but part of the purchase decision was that it was much cheaper than the 4600.

TC40D deal
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Michigander

Do these tractors articulate? I didn't know New Holland or John Deere made articulated compact tractors. Got any information on them? This is the articualted tractor section isn't it?

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

Dogman, I have the MF 1246 loader. Seems to be well built and has grease zerks on all bushings. Lift and breakout performance is ok, but the hydraulics seem to be a bit slow. The tractor needs plenty of revs to get reasonnable cycle times. The single lever joystick valve was a bit sticky when it was new, and the dealer reworked it. It moves easier now, but I think oil flow is still a bit poor, especially when you operate two functions at once. The slowest function is bucket roll (dump)which is a nuisance because you expect it to be quick, since gravity helps, but that of cours does not count with double acting cylinders. On the plus side, the double acting cylinders are usefull because you can push the loader down of you need to have something compacted. It will raise the tractor front wheels off the ground when the main cylinders are fully retracted. As far as I know there are two options for locating the valve with the joystick. You can have it mounted on the tractor or on the loader. Mine is on the loader. It is still within reasonnable close reach, although in that respect the fender mounted version is better. I have so far never detached the loader from the tractor, so I cannot comment on how easy or difficult it is to get the loader on or off. With the loader and the front grille guard on, access to the battery from the front becomes a problem, but so far I have had no need to get to the battery.

massey ferguson tractor
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Markus Dammermann

Mike, I own a 4700 and have a MX6, thats all the 4700 will handle unless all you will be cutting is tall grass. David

4700 john deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by dsg

Micheal

Bunch of dopy ole labeles anyhow... The SCV lever has two lockout positions, one so that it will not move side-to-side, and the bottom position locks out all movement. If you do not have a bucket hooked up you can lock the valve out... If you use a mid-mount mower or something else you can just lock out the side-to-side. The PTO, mid mount runs off the same clutch as the rear. If you are using the mid PTO engage the lever before engaging the PTO clutch.
ENJOY THE NEW TOY!!!

New Tractor - New Owner - Confused
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by harvey

Take your time and find the one that you like the best. Drive them all, if you haven't driven a hydro, I would make that a priority since hydro and mowing go hand in hand. IMHO of course, variable speed, reverse all in one pedal/foot. I think your first sentence says it all for what you would like. Find the brand with the least amount of problems that fits your budget and needs. Good luck.

JD790 compared to NH and Kubota
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by KlayW in MI

you might want to have your system checked. My partsbook shows the 4100 having glowplugs as standard equip. You might want to check your owners manual for starting procedures, you may not be heating them. You ccan also check with a tert light to besure they are geting power when in the heat mode. Glow plugs should be located just to the side of the valve cover on the little flat area not covered by valve cover. Just above the injectors.

Glow Plug Add-On
John Deere Tractors
Replies 19 Post by Joe Murphy

Make sure the hours are original and try to verify the year. If everything checks out on it, that is a real good price.

Used L35
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Brady

FWIW: Try this site.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/jdgardentractorclassifieds

They may be more specific to your interests.

3 PT REAR MOUNTED RORORT TILLER FOR 318 JD
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by kay

I use a battery blanket in addition to a block heater. A warm battery spins the starter faster. I also cleaned the battery and ground cable terminals this fall. It cut my pre-heat time in half and probably sped up the starter as well. It probably would have been a good idea to clean the starter terminals as well. From the description, I can't quite tell if the starter is being held on, like a gas engine, waiting for the diesel to catch. If a diesel is going to start, it does so quickly. Most times, holding on the starter waiting for the engine to catch just draws down the battery.

hard to start in cold wheather
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by TomG

I'm guessing that grabbing the mower circuit to run a top link wouldn't require anything except quick connectors and long enough lines. I mentioned that I have to grab my curl circuit to run both the forks and top-link for the carriage tilt. I ordered the cylinder with lines long enough to run from the 3ph area to the loader valves. The only complication I had was that the cylinder came with CAT2 loops. Sleeves were supplied to size the loops to CAT1, but the sleeves were too long to fit in the top link bracket on the tractor. The dealer sent new sleeves, although I could have ground the old ones down if I wasn't worried about taking the temper out.

Third Selective Control Valve
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by TomG