4720 Windshield Wiper Failure

TCowner · May 2, 2008

Since I was quick to point out any little problem with the New Holland TC40D and DAs I owned prior to the JD 4720 I fell an obligation to "nip" Deere when they fail as well.

Last week the front winshield wiper failed. The rear wiper continued to work so I knew it was not the fuse as both front and rear are on the same circuit.
The local dealer determined it was a bad motor and replaced it so I'm back in business.

It's been an unusually cool and wet spring in SE Minnesota. The ComfortGard cab has been great and I'm glad I went with the factory cab over the Curtis cab. Hauling brush with the grapple when its 36 degrees and a cold east wind is actually quite enjoyable in the cab.

But I just couldn't let Deere off without a little "dig". Hopefully this is my little electrical gremlin that everyone seems to have with a new tractor.

Nuru · May 4, 2008

TCowner said:
Since I was quick to point out any little problem with the New Holland TC40D and DAs I owned prior to the JD 4720 I fell an obligation to "nip" Deere when they fail as well.

Last week the front winshield wiper failed. The rear wiper continued to work so I knew it was not the fuse as both front and rear are on the same circuit.
The local dealer determined it was a bad motor and replaced it so I'm back in business.

It's been an unusually cool and wet spring in SE Minnesota. The ComfortGard cab has been great and I'm glad I went with the factory cab over the Curtis cab. Hauling brush with the grapple when its 36 degrees and a cold east wind is actually quite enjoyable in the cab.

But I just couldn't let Deere off without a little "dig". Hopefully this is my little electrical gremlin that everyone seems to have with a new tractor.

I got a 3520 Deluxe Cab coming and I am a bit leary about the windshield wipers

Spudland_Dave · May 4, 2008

Nuru, what makes you leary on the wipers? I havent used my wiper other then during the delivery (Just to make sure it worked)...Planning on adding a rear wiper no later then this fall...I dont plan on using em in the summer as I can see them scratching the glass more then anything. But come snowblowing season, I'll be needing em.

Only thing thats happened to mine thus far is the speed sensor. No big deal..went to the dealer, service dept knew exactly what it was and had me out the door with a new sensor in 5 mins. I swapped it out this afternoon and all is well once again.

4720 OWNER · May 5, 2008

The only issue with my 4720 (cabbed) is that it seems awful squeaky when on the move and have not had time to address the issue with the dealer.

Other than that it has fully lived up to all the expectations i have asked of it.

Spudland_Dave · May 5, 2008

I had exactly that "Squeaky" situation anytime I hit a bump or used the FEL...turns out it was the Door & Window Gaskets being "Dry"...lubed up the Jams with some Spray Silicone and she's silent now.
How I found out/tested....Open the doors & window and blip the FEL boom up & down.

Nuru · May 5, 2008

Spudland_Dave said:
Nuru, what makes you leary on the wipers? I havent used my wiper other then during the delivery (Just to make sure it worked)...Planning on adding a rear wiper no later then this fall...I dont plan on using em in the summer as I can see them scratching the glass more then anything. But come snowblowing season, I'll be needing em.

Only thing thats happened to mine thus far is the speed sensor. No big deal..went to the dealer, service dept knew exactly what it was and had me out the door with a new sensor in 5 mins. I swapped it out this afternoon and all is well once again.

Spudland_Dave, I was thinking that would be an item that might go bad frequently for some reason - dunno why. Probably just 'noid

Nuru · May 5, 2008

Spudland_Dave said:
I had exactly that "Squeaky" situation anytime I hit a bump or used the FEL...turns out it was the Door & Window Gaskets being "Dry"...lubed up the Jams with some Spray Silicone and she's silent now.
How I found out/tested....Open the doors & window and blip the FEL boom up & down.

Gee, thanks Spudland_Dave, i am putting these all in memory!