JD Ballast Box Question

Neophyte · Aug 25, 2003

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 · Aug 25, 2003

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

rockyridgefarm · Aug 25, 2003

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

You can see this and more in the Online Manual

rancar · Aug 26, 2003

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 · Aug 26, 2003

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

rancar · Aug 26, 2003

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 · Aug 28, 2003

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

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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 · Aug 28, 2003

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 · Aug 29, 2003

I also thought seriously about buying the 3-pt Frontier Rake. Got one of those, Bob?

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 · Aug 29, 2003

Don't even think about a differant color if you do go for one! 

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 · Aug 29, 2003

( 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)

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