JD Ballast Box Question

[Neophyte]

I was on the JD site and I noticed they had two styles of iMatch Compatible Ballast/Weight Boxes.

* iMatch Compatible Ballast Box (Code 4020): $182.00
* iMatch Compatible Ballast Box With Extension (Code 4030): $270

What is the difference between these two? What is the extension they are referring to?

I appreciate any insight. Thank you.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

If I remember right the extension allows you to put more weight in the ballast box.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Yup, the extension is another little box that fits on top...

You can see this and more in the Online Manual

 

[rancar]

The extension is just another rectangular steel sleeve that sits on top of the regular ballast box. I have one. It allows one to add additional weight of gravel, sand, etc. to increase the ballast weight.

...Bob

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Bob, it might be easier if you'd tell us which options you DON'T have /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[rancar]

Well, Mike....I don't have the Power Beyond Kit for that 48 backhoe which I also don't have yet but salivate over. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif This 4710 tractor deal was a budget buster for me.....just starting to fill that piggy bank back up again. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

...Bob

 

[rmonio]

I'd like to have the tree he uses to fill his piggy bank.. any way that I can get a sapling or two?

/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I did get some non-JD forks this weekend and I'm awaiting my HD bucket w/replaceable edge. I also thought seriously about buying the 3-pt Frontier Rake. Got one of those, Bob?

-Bob

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Well, I GOTthe 47, and then didn't have the money to replace the mower we shredded on its maiden ride behind the new tractor /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

But now, the grass is baked. So I should be fixed up next season....

That hoe sure is nice. Don't even think about a differant color if you do go for one!

 

[rancar]

<font color="blue">I also thought seriously about buying the 3-pt Frontier Rake. Got one of those, Bob?</font>

Yep, I sure do Bob. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif See pic attached. It's the Frontier 1172 combo rake with a foldable grader blade. This is the 3pt attachment I've used most often since purchasing the 4710. It's a very nifty piece of equipment. I use the rake to grade the logging trails in summer and I drop the blade down in winter to plow snow. I'd highly recommend it.

...Bob

 

[rancar]

<font color="blue"> Don't even think about a differant color if you do go for one! </font>

Green is the only way I'd go Mike. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I've bought JD products since 1984 when I bought my first riding lawn tractor...the JD 111. I've been happy with every JD product I've ever purchased.

...Bob

 

[Trev]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Well, I GOTthe 47, and then didn't have the money to replace the mower we shredded on its maiden ride behind the new tractor /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif)</font>

I'm almost afraid to ask, given the number of rocks I've hit with my finish mower... but... how did you "shred" your mower??? /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif