Club4310

MJB · Jun 2, 2003

How about 4300 owners? Mine has the larger 4310 R4s on it if that helps. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif On the topic of backhoes, I have the 48 hoe on my 4300 and really like it. I think the 48 is a good match size wise to the mid size JD chassis. The main reason I got the 4300 instead of the 4200 was to move up to the 48 hoe over the 47. The 48 hoe gives about a foot and a half more reach than the 47 and I frequently wish the 48 had even more reach. No regrets on my machine. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

HorseHusband · Jun 2, 2003

Well, I took the plunge!!!

Having resolved the MMM v. RFM debate (thanks to all of your advice!), I ordered my JD 4310 this weekend. I'm getting the 4310, eHydro, 4WD, 420 FEL, 6' MMM, and LX6 rotary cutter. When I looked at the minor tasks we would be doing with the loader--plus the extra money we were spending on a MMM--I decided that the 420 FEL should do the trick.

Looking forward to my beautiful machine arriving in a few weeks. My wife can't wait to jump on it too (post-pregnancy, of course). And my father-in-law is dying to drive his car 3 hours to get to our farm, just so he can mow the fields for me!!! Isn't life grand!!!

Jay Jurata
Poolesville, MD

rockyridgefarm · Jun 2, 2003

( The quotes I've gotten from our dealer (Barnett in W. Washington) put the 47 hoe about 2-2.5K cheaper than the 48, I want to neither under-buy, nor over-buy given the large investment a hoe represents )

Even the 47 is a lot of money. As great as a backhoe is, it might end up sitting around a lot after the inital jobs get knocked out. Tp me, the cost per digging depth foot was not worth it on the 48 over the 47. But we can run water lines at 18" (Can, do at 24")

When I bought the 4310, I wanted that frame size, and even though the 4410 is only a little more grunt, for a lot more geld, I was afraid that I needed that extra umph. So far I have not lacked for power and am glad I went 4310.

One thing that helped me in comparing the 47 to the 48 is to realize that they are BOTH small. Compared to the big hoes, there really isn't a lot of differance. But if that 1 foot is what breaks it for you, than by golly, get the foot. It ain't cheaper in volume.

FWIW, the 47 can get a 9" bucket, and goes ut to 36" The 48 starts at 12"

WHO decided to hide the Hydro fill cap within the Power Beyond bracket?

ChrisNJ · Jun 2, 2003

I've had mine (4310) since Aug. 02, just one little glitch in the puter (wouldn't stop quick enough going backwards), replaced puter, all's well. R4's, 430, woods 60" box, JD LX 60" cutter. Awesome machine, 70hrs. first tractor, wish i would have bought one long time ago. makes and maintains trails on 60 wooded/rocky acres. small stumps, moves everything, skids logs, made and maintains a .1 mi. dirt flat track for mini-bike racing, clears brush, maintains earthen dam. does all asked of it and more. borrow nieghbors backhoe for big stumps, etc. and he borrow mine for his stuff. other neighbor got same but is shuttle shift, mine is hydro. hands down best way to go for me.

rockyridgefarm · Jun 2, 2003

( How about 4300 owners? )

Depends on if they are used for work related purposes, or yer just playin'

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joeblack · Jun 2, 2003

Okay, you lured me in.

JD 4310 eHydro MFWD, 420 Loader, 72" RFM, 27x8.5-15,
43x16-20 R4s, Tilt, Cruise, Power Steering, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, LoadMatch, SpeedMatch, MotionMatch.

Driver Convenience Package includes: 3-Way Adjustable Drivers Seat, Cup Holder, Glovebox, Rubber Floormat, Assist Step w/Handles.

Off-Road Package Includes: Grill Guard, Rollbar, Limited Slip Differential, Heavy Duty Suspension, Tow Package (includes mid and rear power take off).

Halogen Headlamps, Rear Work Lights, Full Instrumentation, Special Edition JD Green/Yellow Paint. Horn Delete.

Delivered 5/2/03 and I'm still grinning. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

If you need someone to collect and manage the dues for this new club, please let me know. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I'm willing to make that sacrifice. Plus I could use a rear blade.

rockyridgefarm · Jun 2, 2003

Hey, I can't find some of those option groups in Deere's configurator....

I have already forwarded all the dues monies that I have collected to you. Check your mail. Check it now.

joeblack · Jun 2, 2003

Huh...doesn't seem to be anything there... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Huh. Maybe send it all again? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

blurrybill · Jun 2, 2003

Count me in. JD4310 eHydro, speedmatch, motionmatch, autocruise, etc., etc., 430 loader with heavyduty bucket and toothbar (rarely used yet), 4in1 bucket (hooray), 60"MMM plus list of growing attachments (Midwest -- great value for the money and more on those later).

I had a grim start -- dealer is EVERYTHING, don't make my mistake. BUT, THIS IS A GREAT TRACTOR.

At last, I can say it again -- OH, BOY! OH, BOY! WHAT A GREAT MACHINE.

Bill

mapmgr · Jun 2, 2003

Sorry for the late reply, but I want to join! 

Should be getting my 4310 in about a week. First task I need to master is rotary cutting (brush hogging).

rockyridgefarm · Jun 2, 2003

Great to have you!

( Should be getting my 4310 in about a week. First task I need to master is rotary cutting (brush hogging).
)

Actually, that's number two. First is a good wax job, so she'll clean right up after the hoggin.... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Anonymous Poster · Jun 2, 2003

I've never been much of a joiner but I think that I really should get in here.

I'm new here, as you can see. I never knew this site existed until I already had my tractor decision made. My 4310 was delivered on Jan. 10, 2003, the same day that we closed on our house. I never even considered anything other than a John Deere. I don't look down on anyone that owns another brand. I just personally prefer JD Green. Anyway, I don't have the land area to justify anything bigger than a riding mower but I miss the farm so I had to have a tractor.

About 20 years ago I had a 1050 JD w/fel, 5' rotary cutter and a tiller. I thought that that was a super tractor. This 4310 blows that tractor away! The 4310 is smaller, lighter and a couple less horses but the hydraulics are awesome! The first night that I had the 4310 I came in the house after spending a couple of hours with the new to---y---ol. I told my wife that this is the greatest toooool that I've ever owned. I have 190 hours on it now and I am still impressed with this thing. I don't have the hydro that everybody seems to like. I got the power reverse model. The owner of the dealership didn't even know that he had one. He says EVERYBODY buys the hydro. Hey, I'm not rich, $1200.00 is a nice chunk of change. I have no regrets. The power reverse works great. It is possible to go from the time you start the tractor until you shut it off and only use the clutch once. I don't use it that way, but it's possible. Much easier than the 1050 to operate.

Anyway, I would be proud to be in this club, the 4310 is an incredible machine.

Thanks for listening. Bob

JC4HD · Jun 2, 2003

Jay,
Congratulations on both... The new tractor and the new Baby to be... I'm sure you'll love both! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Don't forget to take some pics when they arrive. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

rockyridgefarm · Jun 2, 2003

( I had a grim start -- dealer is EVERYTHING, don't make my mistake. BUT, THIS IS A GREAT TRACTOR.

At last, I can say it again -- OH, BOY! OH, BOY! WHAT A GREAT MACHINE. )

I count myself fortunate for having learned from blurrybill's grim experience. Thanks for helping all of us! Glad you can be happy with the machine now. It is an honor to count you in our ranks

Where's yer dues?

rockyridgefarm · Jun 2, 2003

( Anyway, I would be proud to be in this club, the 4310 is an incredible machine.

Thanks for listening. Bob )

Hey, Bigblock, this was supposed to be a jike, but posts like yours make me think its for real. I am having a hard time makung out the dirt on your eReverser. Be sure to update us on it, as most of us no habla eReverso!

rancar · Jun 2, 2003

...It is an honor to count you in our ranks

Ditto!!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

HorseHusband · Jun 3, 2003

I took a hard look at the eReverser, which I thought was great value for the money. Very easy to operate -- especially going from forward to reverse -- once you mentally thought about how it worked.

In the end, I went with the eHydro because it would be easier for others to learn to operate. Just had these visions of somebody running through a fence because they tried to operate the tractor like a car in a panic situation. I figured that was last thing I wanted to worry about when others were volunteering to do my work for me!!!

Congrats on the purchase.

HorseHusband · Jun 3, 2003

Thanks Jim...was thinking bout a baby-in-the-bucket kinda shot...

blurrybill · Jun 3, 2003

Mike,

I sent them postage due; didn't you get them yet?

Bill

rockyridgefarm · Jun 3, 2003

Club4310 Info-mation

The big reason for calling our humble organization Club4310 as opposed to ClubMidSizeGreenMachines, or something; is the apparant popularity of the 4310. Of course we all appreciate the other fine Deere CUTs (even rancar's 4710... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )

So, I hoped to spice up conversation, ansd spur some who have not piped up and joined our ranks, with some cool figures that demonstrate the popularity of our clubs namesake.

Well, even with google on my side, I don't have any such cool info to share.
Maybe some other member (or 4710 owning quasimember) can share such information. Or at least a baby-in-a-bucket shot.

BTW, Mrs. RR is in the pregnancy thing, this has NOT caused any loss in tractor hours for her. She is very particular in her admiration of cruise control, motion match in the "soft" position and the seat set "soft", too

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