JD 4300 broken in half

[dfkrug]

the first 4300 that is pictured was owned by a utility co . the operator broke it in half once before that and broke the rear axle housings several times , and yes he did it while using the backhoe attachment .

Are you the new owner? Sounds like you have talked to the seller.

I wonder if he was using the factory subframe for the hoe....

 

[JohnDeere4300]

Looks like ITEM #130312019641 sold for $6100. I hope the new owner
checks with TBN!

I wouldn't have thought it would go for a price that high.

 

[tractorsanmore]

No I am not the new owner , but I have worked on it in the past . The 4300 did not have a subframe for the 48 hoe , at least this one didn't . It just had 2 plates that bolted to the rear axle on either side , not a very good setup imo . That machine was wore out except for the engine

 

[dfkrug]

No I am not the new owner , but I have worked on it in the past . The 4300 did not have a subframe for the 48 hoe , at least this one didn't . It just had 2 plates that bolted to the rear axle on either side , not a very good setup imo . That machine was wore out except for the engine

I have seen that setup with the 2 green plates on the the sides of the
axle housings. It does not seem strong enough to avoid breaking the
tractor in half. And (as I recently found out) the housings are aluminum,
not steel or iron.

A year or so ago the 48 hoe alone would have sold for $5000. The buyer
got a very good deal...for parts or to fix.

 

[dfkrug]

WILLIAMBOS: the eBay link you posted is the 2nd one I referred to above.
For some reason, the TBN moderators do not like eBay links posted....so
I just use the item number and paste the pix.

 

[WilliamBos]

WILLIAMBOS: the eBay link you posted is the 2nd one I referred to above.
For some reason, the TBN moderators do not like eBay links posted....so
I just use the item number and paste the pix.

UPDATE: Link deleted.

170342799283

Thanks DFKRUG.. Do not want the mods mad at me.

This is one of the reasons why we will NOT be putting a loader/BH on our 1523, so that It will be around a loooooong time.

The JD in the link only had 880.9 hours on it. Mus have been abused?

 

[JohnDeere4300]

The MMM uses a hydraulic cylinder to raise/lower the deck, so you need the 3rd SCV (rear remote) option. There are used decks around, but make SURE it includes all the attaching hardware for your machine because those can get very expensive if it's not included. Expect to pay 1000$ to 2500$ for a 72" deck.

Thanks Kenny,

I really need to do a lot of reading before i get started... Like i said, i have never checked into buying one but i think I'm going to.... But i don't know if i want to buy used from ebay.

 

[dfkrug]

[This is one of the reasons why we will NOT be putting a loader/BH on our 1523, so that It will be around a loooooong time. The JD in the link only had 880.9 hours on it. Mus have been abused?

I don't know how big your MF1523 is, but a properly sized loader and hoe
could work on it without damage, but they both need good subframes
and anything can be abused.

With these 4300s, the aluminum rear axle castings run about $640 ea
from JD, and one of mine is broken. I will weld it up rather than buy a
new one. Still, it seems like a poor design decision to go w/ Al.

 

[WilliamBos]

I don't know how big your MF1523 is, but a properly sized loader and hoe
could work on it without damage, but they both need good subframes
and anything can be abused.

With these 4300s, the aluminum rear axle castings run about $640 ea
from JD, and one of mine is broken. I will weld it up rather than buy a
new one. Still, it seems like a poor design decision to go w/ Al.

Our 1523 has the aluminum castings, so another reason no loader/bh. And no real need for one anyway. 1528 is cast.

 

[mjncad]

I seen some nice mowing decks.

If you put a belly mowing deck on a 4300, do you need to add something else raise to up & down??__


I have never looked into buying a deck for mine but would like to find out some more info. about one.

Since I bought my 4200 new, I have the video showing how to install the MMM mower and it looks like a PITA! Besides the stuff KennyD listed, you will need the mid-PTO to drive the mower.

How many acres do you need to mow and what type of vegetation are you looking to cut with the mower? For a lot less money than a MMM for your 4300, you could get a 100 series lawn tractor. That's what I did.