Buying Advice DEERE 4720 CAB BUYING DECISION TIME

[KB9UDE]

Hey guys,

I am thinking very seriously about trading my 4120 in for a 4720 Cab with 400CX loader. I need to know what options and accesories are good and what is a waste of money...I hope to make a trade before next weekend.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

About the only thing I'd reccomend is to get the Skid Steer QA.

Dunno if your dead set on the CX, I cant honestly say one way or the other, but from reading here and such, I think I'd investigate the X. While I love the self leveling, it comes at a cost...not so much financial but dump angles and such.

 

[deere4320]

Hey guys,

I am thinking very seriously about trading my 4120 in for a 4720 Cab with 400CX loader. I need to know what options and accesories are good and what is a waste of money...I hope to make a trade before next weekend.

Would you go for a eHydro or a PowerReverser

 

[jenkinsph]

Hey guys,

I am thinking very seriously about trading my 4120 in for a 4720 Cab with 400CX loader. I need to know what options and accesories are good and what is a waste of money...I hope to make a trade before next weekend.

I went with wheel weights 3 per wheel, rear wiper, third rear outlet and would recomend the diverter valve, telescopic links, topntilt, rear worklights and upgraded cruise. I have the front weights but know the loader will work in your case.

I have the epto on my 4520 and suspect you can get use out of it since you likely have some pto powered equipment left over in your stable. With a 50% increase in power this should allow you to make use of the 40 hp pto equipment at the lower engine speed.

I think you will find the upgrade to a 4720 cab to be a substancial increase in power and comfort. I have been very satisfied with my purchase.:thumbsup:

I see you have a similar background as I in broadcast engineering and sound. Funny thing about working the broadcast business is I no longer feel the need to have tunes in my tractor or vehicles.:laughing: In the old days pre cell phones I had to stay glued to radios to make sure everyone was still on the air. Consequently I now keep them turned off and have since retired from that business.

 

[KB9UDE]

I will get the third and and considering joystick control via diverter

I went with wheel weights 3 per wheel, rear wiper, third rear outlet and would recomend the diverter valve, telescopic links, topntilt, rear worklights and upgraded cruise. I have the front weights but know the loader will work in your case.

I have the epto on my 4520 and suspect you can get use out of it since you likely have some pto powered equipment left over in your stable. With a 50% increase in power this should allow you to make use of the 40 hp pto equipment at the lower engine speed.

I think you will find the upgrade to a 4720 cab to be a substancial increase in power and comfort. I have been very satisfied with my purchase.:thumbsup:

I see you have a similar background as I in broadcast engineering and sound. Funny thing about working the broadcast business is I no longer feel the need to have tunes in my tractor or vehicles.:laughing: In the old days pre cell phones I had to stay glued to radios to make sure everyone was still on the air. Consequently I now keep them turned off and have since retired from that business.

I have PR now but cab requires EHYDRO

Would you go for a eHydro or a PowerReverser

I want the CX due to unloading pallets off semis for my job...

About the only thing I'd reccomend is to get the Skid Steer QA.

Dunno if your dead set on the CX, I cant honestly say one way or the other, but from reading here and such, I think I'd investigate the X. While I love the self leveling, it comes at a cost...not so much financial but dump angles and such.

 

[TL LOFTUS]

I just upgraded from a 4520 open to a 4720 cab. After 25 hours of use I would suggest the automotive cruise, heavy duty bucket, rear fender extensions, and radio. I haven't tried the i-match yet.

Also, try to get the dealer to throw in the deal as many cab air filters as you can get.

 

[AKfish]

Unloading pallets... get all the "beef" on the butt-end you can!!

If you're going with the SS quick-attach; I'd get the 3rd SCV on the loader, too.

I'd also go with the Deluxe grill-guard, too.

Best of luck -- (I'm really "green" over a cabbed, 4720!)

AKfish

 

[Nuru]

I just upgraded from a 4520 open to a 4720 cab. After 25 hours of use I would suggest the automotive cruise, heavy duty bucket, rear fender extensions, and radio. I haven't tried the i-match yet.

Also, try to get the dealer to throw in the deal as many cab air filters as you can get.

Ditto on this post, get as much meat and options that you can afford.

 

[radman1]

For me, the skid steer carrier is a must. If you get that, order a JD skid steer foundry bucket. Go with a 72" bucket because you easily have the lift capacity. Cheaper in price, nearly the same size and shape as the conventional bucket, heavier in constuction and weight and it has a strong top lip for hooks or D-rings. If you have pallet forks, get the CX with self leveling. They also have a nice sized toolbox for the front that is not too bad in price.
With cab you can also get rear work lights, and side view mirrors. Neither is that critical of an add on and can be done easily later. I like a horn because I can get the attention of others when I am working in the cab. Automotive style cruise is nice but not critical.

I bought a 4520 since they upgraded the power to 60 hp (same as the earlier 4720s). Even the 4520s have more power than traction. The higher hp may only be critical for heavy mowing. I use a 10' pull type JD HX mower on my 4520 and it can get maxed out in tall grass.

I really like the R1s on my 4520 more than the prior CUTS with R4s. Much better traction. More adjustability on width. Unless you are using it for finish mowing, strongly consider the R1s. Very few people use these larger CUTs for finish mowing. I went with a total of 4 rear weights. 6 rear weights would extend beyond the sides of my R1 rims and I did not want that. I think 6 rear weights will not extend beyond the rims of an R4. Ideally, 6 rear weights are probably better than just 4. I turned my hydrualic pressure up to 2750 psi and I can just lift the rear end of my tractor with a heavy load in the FEL.

 

[jenkinsph]

I would add to Radman's post that three weights per side on R4's will extend beyond the tires about 3 inches. Don't know about others but that isn't a
problem for me, haven't rubbed any paint off the weights in 200 hrs so far.