JD 4300/2000 Model Year/329 Hours/2WD :(

[TMR]

Hi All...I have been learning about CUTs with a thought of purchasing a new one for my woodland property efforts. I have 120 acres of woodlands and want to work on trails/tree thinning and planting/one 3 acre field to brush hog (along with a mile of trails to maintain). I have concluded that somewhere between 30-40HP is where I should "shop". I always like "bigger" but think both weight and physical size would begin to work against me in the woods.

With that in mind I just ran across a JD 4300 (year 2000) with 329 hours...for sale not far from where I live. Comes with a 410 loader/513 brush hog and "60" commercial mower that needs work".

Asking price is $13,500 and looks clean in pictures.

Questions...

1)...what current JD is closest to the 4300?

2) It does NOT have 4WD I have nearly established 4WD as a "must have"...if this is REAL nice should I look at it anyway? My thought is the loader and rotary (plus the MMM) add some $$$$ value and a price anywhere near $10-11K might be a good "buy"...would I soon live to regret?

3) What is YOUR thought on $13,500 asking price?

Any/all comments would be appreciated Tom R

 

[rekees4300]

If your property is flat and dry then 2WD might work. Personally I would only own a 2WD 4300 to use as a big lawn mower. 4WD performance improvement is significant. Go to the JD website to see the current models. Dunno about the price.

 

[JD755]

For that size tractor, especially with a loader, you will not be happy with 2WD.

 

[dfkrug]

I agree on the 2WD vs. 4WD. A 2WD 4300 is a severely challenged tractor
in my local market. These light tractors need MFWD for traction.

The 4300 is supposed to come with a 420 or 430 loader. I did not know
you could even fit the 410 loader on it.

A good used 4300 with 420 loader (and 4WD!) will sell for about $10-12K,
depending on where you are.

The current equivalent at Deere is the 3320.

 

[TMR]

I agree on the 2WD vs. 4WD. A 2WD 4300 is a severely challenged tractor
in my local market. These light tractors need MFWD for traction.

The 4300 is supposed to come with a 420 or 430 loader. I did not know
you could even fit the 410 loader on it.

A good used 4300 with 420 loader (and 4WD!) will sell for about $10-12K,
depending on where you are.

The current equivalent at Deere is the 3320.

Good information...I guess there is a "price" that it might be a good first tractor...but I would likely be replacing in 1-2 years and then have the same 2WD issue on re-sale. My property is relatively level...but I anticipate pulling out downed trees and doing a fair amount of box blading through some resaonably tough stuff...Tom R

 

[kennyd]

I say keep looking...

 

[TMR]

I say keep looking...

Ya...your right. Lots for sale used...but many are either priced like they are new...or they are 1000 miles away I am not in a hurry...winter is coming soon and I don't plan on being a winter logger! Thanks...Tom R

 

[arrabil]

I have a small hill that I can't climb in 2wd in the mornings. I have loaded tires and a loader on the front. And I'll just slide backwards because of the dew. The tires are turfs so that does change things but for me it really pointed to why 4wd was so essential.