JD 790 vs. JD 4300

[John Weaver]

I am still struggling with JD 790 vs. JD 4300 (both 4wd) purchase. The 4300 costs about $2,800. more. Use will be bush hog, cutting grass, front end loader, etc. Any comments? John

 

[jgh]

2000-05-02
Is that list to list, because I have heard that the price leader units like the 790 carry higher cost %s than say the 4000 series, so your deal on a 4300 may be better as a % off of list. And the 790 strikes me as old style (but maybe better, who knows).

 

[John Weaver]

The prices are actual quoted by the local JD dealer. 12,000 for the JD 790 and 14,800 for the JD 4300 (with syncro reverser transmission). John.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I am also considering a 790 vs 4200 or 4300. My concerns about the 790 are that it only is available in collar shift, which may be a pain for loader work. Also, the lifting capacity is very low (at the 24 in point), and the PTO is not live. I still might buy it, but I am still thinking about it.