4410, 990, 4120, 4320, 4520, 4720...Which One?

[sros990]

Dave,

I am also curious to know what you decided to get. I am currently looking at some of the same tractors you were considering (990, 4310 & 4320). So, if you have made a decision, I’d like to know your reasons for selecting one model over the other.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[FLDave]

Thanks to everyone for giving me the advice and knowledge I needed to make me feel like I am making an educated decision.

The dealer brought in my tractor from John Deere in Georgia already but I probably won't be able to see it until Friday. He didn't even require a deposit.

If I didn't listen to some of you please do not feel insulted. Everyone had something to do with my final decision. I did listen to everyones advice and in the end I was the one who had to make the choice.

Anyone care to guess which model I am getting? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Whiskey]

FLDave:

OK, .....do I win anything for the correct answer?

 

[FLDave]

Shhhhh! That would be cheating because I already told you by phone. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Mum's the word Whiskey. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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[Dutch445]

4410

congratulations!

you will love it!

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[FLDave]

Actually Dutch there is a little twist to the scenario...it's not the 4410. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Dutch445]

hmm
dave, now you have us hangin,,

twist...

New Holland?

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[rockyridgefarm]

a 4020? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Dutch445]

Dave??
You gonna keep us in suspense forever??

Did you take delivery yet?


c'mon, christmas is coming!

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[FLDave]

Ok, you guys pretty much stink at guessing games. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I finally did it! My wife and I drove to the dealer Monday and I signed my life away on a brand spanking new (well 1.4 hours) JD 4320! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here's what I bought:

JD4320, eHydro, 4wd, load match, motion match, speed match, automotive cruise control, and R4 tires.

400X Front End Loader with the heavy duty bucket and two chain hooks welded on the top of the top blade.

MX6 Medium Duty Rotary Cutter

They need to install the bucket hooks and some of the additional controls but I may get it Thursday! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

The reason for my choice:

For a few grand more I could be safe with my decision of having enough power. I looked at it backwards. I looked at many, many implements before deciding and it seems that 40hp PTO can run a lot of the smaller AND bigger implements that I would possibly need. I looked at Land Pride, Woods, Rhino, Bush Hog, King Kutter, John Deere, Befco, etc. ... I wanted versatility. I also really wanted to pull a 6' cutter without straining. For the future I wanted to have the ability to cut a few neighbors pastures (for money of course /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif) without worrying about destroying my equipment.

Torque...torque is the usuable result of hp. Torque at rated speed and maximum torque per machine is as follows:

Figures are in foot pounds
4410 64.8 rated
990 74.8 rated 93.5 max.
4120 91 rated 109 max.
4710 86 rated 108 max.
4320 102 rated 127 max.

You guys can figure out the percentages but I figured that the 4320 has 15-16% more torque then the 4710.

The 4410 was borderline. 28hp PTO worried me a little. The 990 was a gear tractor that I alone would end up running. The 4120 had about the same hp as the 990 but weighs 525 lbs. more. The 4320 had it all (for me), good PTO power, the best torque out of the ones I was looking at, newer technology, the price the dealer gave me, ergonomics, and it just happens to be GREEN!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

I picked the MX6 from good reviews on this forum and the blade tip speed. Compare blade tip speeds and you will see.

I bought the HD bucket for toughness and versatility. I have no trees so a 4 in 1 (although very cool looking) was not necessary. I had hooks added for larger object control during lifting or dragging. I did not get a tooth bar because until I get a box blade I will be using my loader bucket edge for grading small areas.

I will know more once it gets here. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Achilles]

Dave,

Just curious I guess! It seems that you are pondering the 4410 vs. the 4320. Big difference in machines there Hp wise, seeing the 4410 is 35 hp while the 4320 in 48 hp. Have you considered the middle man there in the 4120, it appears to be some $2000 and change cheaper and still puts out 43ish Hp. Personally I have a little more than 2 acres of meadow I generally keep 8" or less with my 4310 and lx5. At a good clip I knock it down in usually around an hour, with only 3 trees to dodge. I guess I could get away with a 6' but I feel the 5' is a better fit as I don't have much to cut and is better matches with my pto hp. Brother in law has the 4120 with power reverser and runs a woods 6' hog roughly equivelent to the mx6. Does it with ease and cuts around 10 acres. That's my 12 cents wirth. Happy cutting!!!

4310man

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Excellant reasoning, Dave. Excellant choice!

 

[timb]

Dave,

Sounds like it's going to be nice machine for you, congrats.

Careful getting too wrapped up in the spec numbers, especially if they're published by Deere. Much as I like green - they're notorious for typos in their literature. Example - the 4710 is rated at 48.1 hp @ 2600 rpm. That translates to 97.2 ft-lbs. torque at rated speed. The 4320 is also rated at 48.1 hp but @ 2400 rpm for 105 ft.-lbs. It's a simple formula, but Deere's published numbers hp/torque have never quite added up, so either the published hp or the published torque numbers (or both) are often off a bit.

In ANY case - plenty of power - and I think you're going to like your green machine. One option I'd suggest before you take delivery - look at the extendable draft links (and/or a quick hitch). I've found the links to be VERY helpful wrestling my MX6 off and on since I don't have a pool-table flat area to work with.

 

[BigGary]

Dave,
I'm sure that you will enjoy the machine as much as I do mine.( 4320 400X loaderw/ JD four in one bucket,448 hoe,MX6 RC)
I bought the I-Match to aid in hooking up to the cutter and any other attachments that I will end up with and love it.
the machine is very well sized for your application.
Enjoy!

 

[Rob52]

Congrats FLDave! You'll love it! I do mine!
Hate to say it but you may beat me getting those **** pics up! Had to go another route to be able to get on the computer.
Working out of town hasn't helped this week!
Supposed to get a lot of snow tomorrow, can't wait to get home.

<font color="green"> </font> Rob
Michigan /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Whiskey]

Dave:

(I looked at it backwards.) Well...yes you did and inside out, upside down and any other way you can look /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You got yourself a beast and in a lovely shade of green to boot....enjoy and welcome to the green ownership club!

Whiskey

 

[FLDave]

Ok, the driver beat me to the property so it was off the truck already. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[FLDave]

Front view...it will never be cleaner. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[FLDave]

73" heavy duty bucket with hooks added. Look not a scratch. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[FLDave]

Operator's station...that's me...the operator that is... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif