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My JD 4600 has developed a severe vibration/rattling coming from the front of the tractor. I only notice it during transport speed in Range C and at near full throttle and in two wheel drive. It doesn't do it at full throttle while parked nor in Range A or B. I've removed the side shields and can not find anything loose that would cause the vibration. Any thoughts from my fellow board members?

JD 4600 Severe Vibration
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Terry Weivoda

Roger, I would pay extra for the telescoping links. This feature is optional on the 5000 series tractors. I think it is between $150 and $200. In any event, if Deere needs more money to prop up their stock price I will pay it. $200 for the telescoping links is cheaper than a back operation.

Deere design team sleeping
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Terry Weivoda

I need your help. I have a fender mounted tractor radio on my JD 4600. It is located on the left fender behind the tool box. If the tractor is parked the radio reception is adequate. However, when the tractor is moving the reception is poor. The antenna is attached to the radio housing. Is the steel rops causing the problem? If so, where can I mount an antenna? There is no greater life experience than mowing on a compact tractor with Springsteen (the Boss) in the headphones.

Poor radio reception
Tractor Projects
Replies 2 Post by Terry Weivoda

Jim, Do you still have the snowblower and cab for the 855-955? I am interested. Please e-mail me.Terry,Hoolagons@aol.com

Snowblower and cab for JD 55 series
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 1 Post by Terry Weivoda

Jim, I am interested in the snowblower and cab. Where are you located? Terry,

Snowblower Cab for quot 55 quot series JD
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 2 Post by Terry Weivoda

David, I respectfully disagree with your statement that the the 55 series tractors were built in Japan by Yanmar. I toured the Horicon Works factory in November of 1991. I watched the 55 series tractors being assembled.

Build location for Deere 655-955
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by Terry Weivoda

Dan, in my opinion the problems with the 4000 series tractor simply relate to a rush to production before the design problems were resolved. Deere had a very suffessful line of compact tractors in the 755-955 series. These tractors were unmatched in terms of implement compatibility. The loaders were amazingly quick to attach (usually 3-4 minutes total) and you keep the midmount mower installed. You had separate control of the mid and rear PTOs so if you had a 15 minute tilling job you could attach the tiller and keep the mower on. The foot control two speed hydros were tough and generally problem free. These tractors were disigned and built in Horicon Wisconsin. None of the other manufacturers offered the features on the 55 series. These tractors were introduced in 1986. I ordered an 855 with mower, tiller and snowblower two hours after attending a field demonstration. I was impressed. As good as these tractors were Deere sat on the basic design for 12 years. The 955 arrived in 1991 but with the exception of some minor changes like exhaust and fuel tank movement the tractors were the same in 1986 as they were in 1998. Deere waited too long to give us a new tractor. I believe that Deere felt they owned the market for e hydro compact tractor and that they would sit back and enjoy the nice proffit margin. The strategy was working nicely until about 4 years ago when NewHolland introduced the Boomer series. The Supersteer MFWD axle offered the tightest turning radius in the industry and the operator controls were superior to Deere's. I believe that Deere failed to see that tractor coming. The 4000 series tractor may have been on the drawing board at the time the Boomer arrived but I believe they rushed the production prior to proper testing in order to have a tractor to compete. The 4000 series tractors are also built in the same factory as the 5000 series tractors. Deere was changing the 5000 series to the 5000 ten series and I believe that there may not have been enough resources to handle the changes in the 5000 series and the introduction of a the new 4000 series as the same time. I suspect that the Deere officials in Augusta, in retrospect, would like to have waited 6 months to a year before the production began. I also believe that Deere and other manufacturers make a common mistake. They fail to get the consumer involved in testing prior to production. Two minutes on a 4000 series tractor with the old MFWD axle on turf and I would have made it clear that this would not be acceptable. Potential buyers should be brought in to be given the opportunity to evaluate the product. Had this been done, and assuming Deere would have listened, the MFWD axle mess could have been avoided. A few extra months of a wait for the new tractor with the correct axle would have saved Deere a ton of money and grief.

Why so many JD problems
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Terry Weivoda

Scott, How does a customer get his wishes for design changes to the TEAM in Augusta? I would welcome the opportunity to offer suggestions.

meeting john deere augusta
John Deere Tractors
Replies 38 Post by Terry Weivoda

Early last Spring we had some discussion regarding Deere offering a telescoping three point hitch draft link option. As I recall one of our members was a Deere dealer who had been to a meeting when this was discussed and was told that the option would be available later this year. Has anyone heard more on this option? Attaching my Deere 25A flail mower (700#) to the 4600 is a painful experience with the movable draft links.

Telescoping three point draft links for Deere 4000 tractors
Tractor Projects
Replies 1 Post by Terry Weivoda

Rick, I would go with the larger frame Boomer. The TC29D and 33D are excellent tractors but with 36 acres to manage I think you can use the bigger tractor. The price difference is not that significant when you look at it over the life of the tractor. I own a JD 4600 (larger frame) and like the size of the tractor. I owned a 4300 prior. The longer wheelbase and larger tires makes for a much smoother ride. The extra power does come in handy especially if you use a loader frequently. Equipment such as PTO powered brush chippers take horsepower. I drove the TC35D with the powershift hydrostatic and was impressed. I did not get a chance to see the loader removed but I trust it goes on and off quickly. I liked the unobstructed view from the tractor up through the loader. NewHolland did nice job on these big frame tractors. In the end it comes down to your particular needs. The more finish mowing you do close to your house the more likely the smaller Boomer is the choice. But in my opinion with your large acreage the larger tractor will be the better choice.

A bunch of NH questions
New Holland Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Terry Weivoda

David, did you get a mower with your TC40D? The 84" midmount mower is the type of mower I am looking for. I am curious as to how this mower performs. I am looking for comments from CTB members. Terry,

JD4400 or Boomer TC35D
Operating and Attachments
Replies 27 Post by Terry Weivoda

Brent, my 4600 did not get the new pump. However,he told me that the 4200-4400 does.

Scuffing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Terry Weivoda

Bud, I received my loader upgrage kit yesterday. I guess it makes sense if the loader falls off while in use. Deere's quick tach loader was one of the reasons I orginally purchased the Deere. I guess it is still pretty quick, just not quite as slick as it was. I suspect we'll just get used to it. I used my 4600 with the new axle today for the first extended use since it was installed. I was impressed. I do a custom mowing job that has been taking around 4 hours with the old axle. Today, I trimmed a half of an hour off the job with the new axle. With the old axle you had all of those forward-reverse cycles to mow around and obstacle. Today I was spinning around trees, fire hydrants, fence posts with the ease of my 445 garden tractor. Deere got it right this time. I'm still complaining about the oversensitive hydro pedals but the new axle has changed me from being angry with Deere to only a little disappointed. I still want Deere to make changes with the operator controls (swivel seat, better hydraulic controls, telescoping draft links for the three point). There is still some work to do to catch Newholland but with this new axle the gap is narrowed considerably.

Did anyone get thier JD loader safety upgrade kit
John Deere Tractors
Replies 17 Post by Terry Weivoda

Shrock, that third SCV lever has been a problem from the beginning. I reglued the rubber end twice on my 4300 and once on my 4600. The design and location on the third SCV is poor. THis is one of those issues I have been complaining about for some time. If you look at NewHolland's design there is no comparision. The location is right where it belongs next to the other controls and has a real positive feel to it. The Deere design looks like it was one of the last features the tractor design team considered before production. It looks more like an "after market" design than if it was a Deere. I like Deere's DSCV control lever that is used for the loader. It has a nice feel and seems like it is part of the tractor. I realize there is a minimum of space to work with beside the seat but that is where the third SCV belongs in my opinion. Deere also needs to add a swivel seat feature like the NewHolland. Deere has made changes in their larger series tractors (5000-8000) series and changed the desgination to a 10 series (5300 became the 5310). Perhaps we will see a 4210-4710 tractor that will incorporate the needed changes to bring them closer to the NewHolland.

Deere 4600 gets new MFWD axle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Terry Weivoda

Peter, which mower did you get with your TC35D? Are you satisfied with the quality of the cut. As soon as I can make the financing work I plan to trade my 4600 Deere on the TC40D with the 84" mid mount mower. I am trying to found out if the owners of this tractor/mower combination are satisfied with it.

NH TC35D any owners out there yet
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Terry Weivoda

I had the same problem with my 4300 and the 60" deck. I was able to drill a 1/8" hole through the j-pin although I destroyed 3 or 4 bits in the process. I have not had the same problem with the 72" mower on my 4600.

J-Pin Won t Stay Put on Belly Mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Terry Weivoda

It was bound to happen. A co-worker bought a used Deere 4200 with a 60" midmount mower last fall that he uses on his own property and does some limited custom work. He and I have had some spirited discussions over the past year and a half regarding the axle scuffing issue. He didn't think the problem was as bad as I did so he didn't pursue the axle replacement. He called me yesterday to tell me he priced a trade on a new 4400 with a 72" mower. The dealer offered him $1000 less for the 4200 because it had the old axle. The dealer said customers are beginning to ask for tractors with the new axle design. He now wants to pursue the new axle replacement rather than trade for the 4400. It sounds like the dealer is going to help him get the axle. What a mess. Its hard for me to believe that some dealers continue to claim they have never heard of the axle problem. When I was talking with a NewHolland dealer about a trade on a Boomer he asked me if I had trouble with tearing the turf when I mowed. If Deere's competition is aware of the scuffing problem, and their own dealers don't, it sounds like they have more problems than just poor quality control.

The saga of Deere s axle problem continues
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Terry Weivoda

My 4300 did the same thing. There is a locknut that controls the tension inside the fender. You have to remove the plastic housing and loosen the locknut. I also sprayed some lubricant at the pivot point. It took care of the problem. I didn't have the cruise control problem you mentioned. Just another example of the attention to detail and quality control at John Deere August Works.

JD 4400 information
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Terry Weivoda

I wonder if the post by J.Dubbs regarding his decision on a compact tractor would ever make it to Deere officials both at Augusta Works where the 4000 tractors are built or at their headquarters in Moline, IL. Mr. Dubbs says he eliminated the JD 4000 tractor from his choice essentially due to the MFWD axle problems that have been discussed on this board for nearly a year and a half. It would be interesting to know whether "any heads rolled" at Augusta with the axle mess. I suspect not. While the 4000 tractors continue to sell it would be interesting to know how many Kubotas, Cub Cadets and Boomers have been sold just due to the bad publicity surrounding the axle problem. In my opinion of Deere had just accepted the responsibility immediately, (a year and half ago) and replaced the axles without making the customers complain, beg, cry that this would have been forgotten by now. Customers like me would be on this board telling potential compact tractor buyers that Deere's warranty program is the best in the business and that you need to look beyond just the price. Instead, I am still waiting for the new axle on my 4600 and I get more irritated with Deere each time I mow with the tractor and rip up the turf.

Is Deere getting the message
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by Terry Weivoda

Does anyone know of a dealer in Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa who handles both Deere and NewHolland? I haven't found one but am looking to make it easier to trade the 4600 for the TC40D. My local NewHolland Dealer wants $5500 to trade the 4600 hydro (40 hours) 72" midmount mower, 460 loader on the TC40D with 84" midmount mower and 17A loader.

Any dealers in midwest who handle both Deere and NewHolland
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Terry Weivoda