Comparison E hydro

[Riverrat]

Is e hydro durable and reliable like other jd products.

 

[kennyd]

Seems to be so far, very few problems reported here on TBN.

 

[Riverrat]

Thanks. I like the convenience but was worried about electrical issues.

 

[jcmseven]

Yes, e-hydro is very reliable. I personally do not like the "feel" of the ehydro v. the standard, but I have had personally 4 machines with it and they have all given excellent performance and service.

John M

 

[Riverrat]

Thanks fir the assistance. Im a gear fan but my family ( who is not a fan of the clutch ) must be able to drive it. I don't mind but the more complex, well y'all know. Thanks again

 

[Rob-D]

They're bullet proof. This is my third tractor with one. Plus there's no clutch to wear out. If you plan to do a lot of FEL work it's the way to go.

Rob

 

[sunnyside360]

I've had four JD e-hydros and have never had a single issue with the transmissions.

 

[Riverrat]

Great to know. Thanks for the replies. How old are yall's tractors.

 

[pelletfarmer]

I've had one for 3 1/2 years without even the slightest problem. I went in to buy a 5103 but the dealer talked me onto a 4320 ehydro because I was a rookie. Good call on his part.

 

[Riverrat]

I have heard about power loss. Is that an rpm issue or a true loss of power at the tranny.

 

[jenkinsph]

riverrat,
You will have slight power loss but nothing to be concerned about in my opinion. These ehydro transmisions are easy to use and well worth it. You get plenty of power to do most anything you would wan't for this size tractor.

 

[Riverrat]

Thanks for all the replies. Awaiting delivwry

 

[kennyd]

Thanks for all the replies. Awaiting delivwry

Of what? We NEED to know!

 

[Riverrat]

4120 e hydro with cruise R1's 400x FEL and mx5 cutter ( I need to work in the woods thus the narrow cutter. If the tractor can make it the cutter will to)

 

[JDGreenGrass]

4120 e hydro with cruise R1's 400x FEL and mx5 cutter ( I need to work in the woods thus the narrow cutter. If the tractor can make it the cutter will to)

Nice.

Patiently awaiting pictures.....and congrats.

 

[Riverrat]

Just joking no pics yet. Thought might like to see the 62 4020.

 

[jenkinsph]

Is that a 4020 or 4010?

 

[Riverrat]

4020. Early 60's

 

[jgrreed]

4120 e hydro with cruise R1's 400x FEL and mx5 cutter ( I need to work in the woods thus the narrow cutter. If the tractor can make it the cutter will to)

An MX-6 will be barely any wider than your machine.

Just my 2 cents, but after spending 10-12 hours in the last week mowing pasture, and reclaiming a lot of overgrown pasture, I'd strongly recommend a Caroni 1900 Flail from Agri-Supply. Not having the big swinging implement behind you when you turn is a huge plus, and I chewed up some pretty significant deadfall (2-3" plus) and not once did I see a wood missile. It also has an nice offset feature for mowing close to fences and under tree limbs. If your close to an Agri-Supply they're only about $1700 if you pick it up, or $2000 if you need it shipped.

My flail is some of the best $2000 I've ever spent!! (plus $54 for new belts....still the best).

-J.

ps - I do not work for Caroni or Agri-Supply.

 

[slaveToHorses]

4020. Early 60's

Excellent tractor! One of the best they ever made.

JD put eHydro in their biggest field and construction equipment before they ever used it in the smaller units. I have 5 years on my 3720 with no issues at all. I love the eHydro and would do it again in a heartbeat. I would have done a 4x20 but needed a smaller size.

I have a good friend with a 4120, who uses it in his wooded property. He loves it.