Recent content by ayacht

I was at the dealer today and convinced myself to upgrade from my 99 4300 mainly because I would like a backhoe. I like the size of my 4300 and wanted some more HP so it looks like the 3720. I am waiting for the quote to be emailed to me and fall out of my chair probably. I was hoping some of...

On my 4300 the folding ROPS holes on one side are out of alignment slightly on one side. Anyone else ever have this problem? Any advice how to fix this. I was thinking of drilling out the two holes that don't line up, but I thought someone here may have had this problem or a better idea.

I have some new information for those of you with tire scuffing problems and metal contamination. A Deere mechanic on the Yahoo 4000 tractor board gave me the following numbers to give to your dealers in relation to the problems. For those with the front axle problems (turf scuffing) have your...

I was having problems with my FEL it didn't have as much lift capacity as it should have and it would drop as I lifted it. It would always drop 3-6 inches after lifting it. When I asked the dealership they immediately dismissed it as bad hydralic cylinders and told me the loader was out of...

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or help on this. I have done all the normal stuff like check the connections and fluid levels and they seem to be fine. My loader with no load in the bucket will drop a little after being lifted. With a very heavy load after lifting it the loader...

I am looking at purchasing a 4200 or 4300 Hydro 4wd tractor with a loader and belly mower. I have found several on the internet at JD Dealers. Unfortunately none are near me and used JD tractors are near impossible to come by. I am concerned about buying with sight unseen of the tractor...