Your opinion of 4310 with 430 loader

[coloradotrout]

Thoughts on reliability?

Any particulars to look at on 600h used one?

Suitable to run 5' tiller, 7' finish mower, 6' rotary cutter, 6' box blade , maybe 1 or 2 bottom plough , 9' sickle mower

 

[wasteriming]

Thoughts on reliability?

Any particulars to look at on 600h used one?

Suitable to run 5' tiller, 7' finish mower, 6' rotary cutter, 6' box blade , maybe 1 or 2 bottom plough , 9' sickle mower

I’ve used the 4310 with the 430 loader quite a bit, and honestly, it’s a solid, well-balanced compact tractor. The power-to-size ratio is great, and with regular maintenance, they hold up really well. The loader is smooth and strong enough for most small farm or property jobs.

 

[dodge man]

You might be too large with your cutters and mowers with that tractor.

 

[D&D]

Thoughts on reliability?

Any particulars to look at on 600h used one?

Suitable to run 5' tiller, 7' finish mower, 6' rotary cutter, 6' box blade , maybe 1 or 2 bottom plough , 9' sickle mower

We had a 4310 w/430 loader had a little over 1700 hours when it left our place. It's still going at its new home.
A 2 bottom plow did not do well in our clay soils. The other stuff, didn't have any issues. I'd get another one.

 

[D&D]

We had a 4310 w/430 loader had a little over 1700 hours when it left our place. It's still going at its new home.
A 2 bottom plow did not do well in our clay soils. The other stuff, didn't have any issues. I'd get another one.

OOps, should have added; it won't run a 7' finish mower in 12"+ grass/brush. It won't run a 6' brush cutter in thick cover below 2000 rpm. It won't till really well below 2000 rpm. It won't fill up a 6' boxblade very well without using 4 wheel drive

 

[coloradotrout]

OOps, should have added; it won't run a 7' finish mower in 12"+ grass/brush. It won't run a 6' brush cutter in thick cover below 2000 rpm. It won't till really well below 2000 rpm. It won't fill up a 6' boxblade very well without using 4 wheel drive

Thank you. Yeah I figure I'm right on the edge with a couple. 5ft brush cutter might be better. 5ft box blade. I assumed I'd need mfwd for box blading.

Reasons for me to upgrade from a 4100 CUT to the likes of a 4310 are to brush cut or sickle cut 40 acres 2x a year. I don't need much heavy brush cutting. I've been getting along with my 4 footer. I just want a wider cut to reduce time Also to run the 5 ft tiller that barely gets by on the 4100. And to break up clay in the arena with teeth on the box blade or similar.

I've been looking at a Branson 4815 or 4215. The 4310 seems to be about the same specs. The 4100 has been solid minute the engine piston fail as a result of original owner fault. Still, it ran for years.

 

[D&D]

Reasons for me to upgrade from a 4100 CUT to the likes of a 4310 are to brush cut or sickle cut 40 acres 2x a year. I don't need much heavy brush cutting. I've been getting along with my 4 footer. I just want a wider cut to reduce time Also to run the 5 ft tiller that barely gets by on the 4100. And to break up clay in the arena with teeth on the box blade or similar.

I'd seriously consider a rhino ts10 flex mower.

 

[super55]

I've had my 4310 for about 10 years now and it has been a great little tractor overall. I have the power-reverser model and it has done everything you mentioned. I run a 5 1/2 foot drum mower on it and I can run it range C gear 2. I also use it quite a bit to run my 273 NH baler. Adding ballast to the rear tires and adding 2" wheel spacers made a world of difference in its stability.

 

[coloradotrout]

How much price reduction would be reasonable if a front axle seal and rear axle seal is leaking? Asking price is 15K. 4310, 430 loader. Anything to look at in particular? The rear one looks like a pain to diy. The front one not too bad. Not sure how those seals failed with only 600 hours. They also said they replaced the front tires. My 4100 has 2600h. Only 1 front seal has been replaced. Original tires. Could use new, but the originals are ok.

 

[coloradotrout]

I took a look at it; test "drove" it. I'm impressed with it in general. However, I have concerns with this one. Unfortunately. I was told 1) front axle seal leaks 2) rear left axle seal leaks 3) they fiddled with the hydro switches/sensors by the pedals. However, when I was backing up, and let off the pedal it kept going! When I drove around I did not feel the fwd and reverse pedals stopped as responsively as my old 4100. Something does not "feel" right. I don't know if it's a big problem or small one. It's a 2002 model with 630 hours. Maybe it sat idle for years, seals dried out? Otherwise, it "looks" almost like new. Some fade on the plastic knobs. Maybe the pedals just need to get lubed? Maybe they are not returning. I don't know. I pushed the fwd pedal full down and then immediately the reverse pedal. It was slow to respond. I assume the rear axle fluid is the hydro fluid. Makes me wonder if the axle drained all the fluid out and it was run w/o fluid?

Thoughs?