john deere 4700

I bought a used 4700 with HST. Tractor engine runs fantastic. it drives very well except when you let off the forward pedal. it still wants to drive forward ( more or less inching. if I hit the reverse pedal it will slightly move back, then stop and not want to go forward. also if the...

HI, guys the front seals are leaking on my JD 4700 4x4. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how long of a job it would be to replace them? And do I need any special tools to complete the job? Guys thanks for your help!

I have a John Deere 4700, 460 loader, 48 backhoe. Altogether, it weighs just over 6000 lbs according to my estimates I am looking for a 10k lb trailer to transport my JD a tractor a short distance from my house to a summer property. I am interested in a light weight aluminum trailer...

I was using my JD 4700 Power Reverser today. However, when moving some wood I heard a "thud" or "clunk" and the tractor would not go in gear. After trying different gear ranges with no success, I put it in 4WD. The front tires moving and I was able to get it back to my house. Also, I had...

Hello I want to put a grapple bucket on my John Deere 4700 Power Reverser. Currently I have a 460 loader and 48 back hoe on the unit. What 3r valve kit do I need ? Where is the best place to purchase it ? Thanks Al

Hi Everyone I posted about a 4700 I was getting with an hydraulic leak coming from the bell house a while ago, That is now the least of my worries. I went to go it today and drive it home which is about 15 miles. I had it in C range (its a hdyro Trans) and when I push the pedal all the way...

Hi Everyone Not sure how this site works as I am a newbie. I posted this on the main forum page and then saw the JD specific forum and thought I would post it here. I inherited a 2001, 4700 4X4 with loader and Hydro transmission. It has approximately 3,500hrs on it. My Uncle owned it from new...

Hi Everyone I inherited a 2001, 4700 4X4 with loader and Hydro transmission. It has approximately 3,500hrs on it. My Uncle owned it from new and took extremely good care of it. All maintenances done, minor problems fixed right away including fuel solenoids that burnt out on a regular basis...

I made a deposit on a 2000 John Deere 4700, Power Reverser, 4x4, 400X loader, Curtis hard-sided cab. The tractor is about 7 hours away and I will be traveling to do a final inspection and if OK, purchase and bring it home next Saturday. The tractor has 608 hours on it and appears to be in very...

I have a john deere 4700 power reverser trans when I got it the tractor had sat for approx 5 years after several hydraulic oil changes and screen cleaning finally got all my hydraulic to work properly. I hooked up a 5ft shredder to the back and was going to try out cutting some grass that was...

Hello, I know there has been talk about the JD 4000 Series Fuel shut off solenoid causing starting problems. Because it was on this forum that I learned I had to replace mine. Well I replaced it and after a year it is acting up again. It seems that when I run the PTO at higher RPM'S for any...

I have a John Deere 4700 and the three point hitch will lift but will only drop half way it was fine until I raised it last night while cutting with bush hog. Does anyone have any suggestions? Checked fluid everything else works forward reverse 4 wheel drive.

I have a john Deere 4700 hst that the forward pedal has no tension on it, the tractor will barely creep forward. The reverse is working great, no issues with the pedal. Anyone know what's wrong and how to fix this?

Hi, This is my 1st post. I just bought a JD 4700 with a power reverser trans. When I start the tractor and put the power reverser lever in forward or reverse the tractor stall. The tractor worked fine the other day. Can anyone please tell if I am doing not doing something right or do I have a...

I just got a used JD 4700 with 16.9x20 and 10- 15 , rim front tires, both sets turf tires. I want to replace them with either R4 pr R 1 tires., probably 16.9x 24 R 1 on the back and 10- 16.5 rim, or 16" rim or 15" rim on the front. am i restricted on the diameter of the tires and rims on...

New to forum, please forgive me. This noise happens worse when no attachment is hooked up & I crank tractor. Noise is still present engaging & disengaging the PTO. Seems to click when pto shaft us jus free-wheeling (turning) Noise doesn't seem to happen with attachment hooked to PTO, but...

Need help with the fender the dealer installed on my 4700. There are two square holes, which do not appear to be required to mount to my chassis. Tractor was inside my pole barn, when the snow load collapsed the roof. Only significant damage was right rear fender. The first hole I described...

Was working fine the other day, next morning all it does is crank and won't turn over. Has fuel, all filters are clean, battery is good. :confused2: :confused: :anyone: I am guessing a $225 Solenoid. Don't hear it clicking when I turn the key. Fuel are in fuel lines but wont make its way into...

I have a 4700 that calls for a valve adjustment. Has anyone here ever done that or know of a reference to how it's done? I have adjusted valves in cars, trucks, & motorcycles but never a John Deere. Specifically: What is the lash. How do you relieve compression. & Best way to rotate the...

Looking to purchase a woods backhoe sub frame for my john deere 4700 so I can attach my woods 7500 backhoe attachment. Any one have any ideas of where to locate this woods sub-frame mounting kit 59747? Thank you for any help.

Last summer I was running the tractor and noticed that the FEL was jerking/shuddering when being raised. The tractor needed engine oil/filter, coolant and hydraulic fluid/filter changes so I parked the tractor until I had time to do the work. Work was requiring seven day work weeks over the...

I am considering buying a JD4700 with 1800 hours. I have had a few HST tractors that feel ike they are straining under load. this tractor whines and shutters more then others I am used to. It seems way under power for a 48 HP tractor. The pto power is fine ( I run a pto driven chipper with...

Wtb. Hood guard for jd4700 Thanks Al

The front right axle on my jd4700 has a slight leak. It is not a gusher. However, I would like to have new seals installed. Pending no other problems how much can I expect to pay???? Thanks Al

Just bought a JD 4700. About 10 years old. Just curious if there are Any 4700 owners on this forum. If so any advice with this unit???? Thanks Al

I bought a 10 year old jd 4700. What wt oil should I use? I live in north east pennsylvania Thanks. Al

Hello all! It's been a while since I have been on this forum. Anyhow, getting ready to get a John Deere 4700 4WD with loader. I have narrowed down my search and the seller is scheduled bring the tractor by Tomorrow or Saturday depending on the weather. Pictures look very good with 1200 hrs on...

I went to hookup my shredder to my JD4700 and when I wanted to engage the the PTO, the engage light came on but the PTO would not spin. Someone has told me there might be a fuse that controls this but I would assume since the Engage light came on that it would not be a fuse. Does anyone have...

Glad to join, looking for thoughts or resolutions to problems with my 4700.

I need a new bush hog. I sold the JD light duty one. Not impressed with it. I'm considering the JD MX6 vs the King Kutter Heavy duty 6 ft rotary cutter. They weigh the same. Any thoughts? Used for clearing brush and mowing a pasture. Steve

I looked at a JD4700 yesterday with a 460 FEL and MFWD. Looks pretty nice and the dealer is asking 20500.00 Can anyone give any advice on this model and it sounds like there is a little room to move and negotiate. I was thinking of trading my 1050 MFWD for a new 990 until I saw this. Any...

It was suggested I post this on the JD Owning/Operating forum as well. I am having starting problems with my JD 4700 Compact. Here are the symptoms: 1) Engine turns over fine 2) Plenty of fuel 3) All filters/strainers are clean 4) Never fires I have had the dealer come over and pick up the...

I submitted an earlier post about not being able to start my JD 4700 Compact, but this post is related to a fuel gauge problem relating to one of the repair attempts. When my tractor was returned by the dealer to my farm, I noticed that the fuel gauge needle was below the post that stops the...

I am having starting problems with my JD 4700 Compact. Here are the symptoms: 1) Engine turns over fine 2) Plenty of fuel 3) All filters/strainers are clean 4) Never fires I have had the dealer come over and pick up the tractor and when they got it to the shop, they claimed they a diode was...

JD 4700 PTO Won\'t Engage??? Help??? I hooked up my bush hog today and expected to promptly cut 7 acres of month old growth. I set my rpms to 2600 on the PTO mark, made sure I was in neutral and pulled up on the PTO switch. The light came on but no action??? Can anybody please suggest...

I am looking for the cost of a 2000 John Deere 4700 Hydro with a 460 loader when it was new in 2000.

Just upgraded from JD4300 (173 hrs) to JD4700 (383 hrs). Wow what a difference.

I am starting a small tree farm and I'm in need of some help. I have 170 acres of mixed hardwoods and cultivated fields. My tree farm will total about 20 acres. I am looking for a tractor that will handle the work needed to maintain this property. this would enclude road maintance, brushhog...

I was planning to purchase a JD 4700 this Spring until I heard JD is coming out with a JD4710. Big difference I heard is the added electronic HST. Can anyone comment on this? What are advantages vs. disadvantages? Any other features with the 4710 that 4700 doesn't have? Thanks.

If anyone is interested in ordering the Tech Manual and/or parts catalog for the 4700, the "stock numbers" are : TM1679 ($62.10) PC2693 ($39.95) Shipping (in MY case..to Dallas, Oregon -97338) +/- $11.55 Prices are when ordered by-phone from JD @ (800)522-7448 May be ordered/purchased...

I finally got more work lights installed on the 4700. This was a spur of the moment buying decision on my part but in the end it worked out. I was in a auto parts store and so "Tractor Work Light." Of which they had exactly ONE. I needed at least two and really three. So off started the...

JD4700 a comin\' The decision is in - after counting and re-counting (all by hand of course) all of the equipment bids, comparing horsepower per dollar, analyzing re-sale values, considering parts avalibilty, evaluating fit and finish, driving/operating each unit, analyzing operator controls...

Well, I did it. Last Monday, I bought a JD 4700, MX6 rotary cutter, FEL with 4n1 bucket, JD 48 backhoe, and a boxblade. The equipment was delivered on Friday and I spent all weekend working the tractor. The equipment is AWESOME. I can't believe how much work I got done. Simply AWESOME. I...