JD4100 vs. New models?

[Anonymous Poster]

A friend may be getting new JD soon. Wondering if the new 4010, 15, models are better or worse than a 4100? What are your opinions? Why is one better or worse?

thanks,

 

[jyoutz]

Carl, better or worse are highly subjective terms. From the specs on the new ten series, it appear that the 4010 is slightly lighter and has 1.5 less horse power than the 4100. This would be better than the 4100 if your needs were simply cutting the grass or snow blowing and you wanted less weight on the lawn and to spend less $. The 4115 has 5 more HP than the 4100 and this would be better if you had needs for the additional HP, but of course the extra horses cost extra $. From the specs that I have looked at, the 4110 is exactly the same machine as the 4100 (performance-wise). I don't know what they changed on the 4110 that makes it different than the 4100. Maybe more bells and whistles?

 

[Nuru]

jyoutz; it looks like they changed the hood and added some additional options like a folding ROPS in U.S.. Dunno what else as it appears to be the same everywhere else.

 

[TerryinMD]

Yes, the hood has changed on the 4110. What Deere has done is to have a folding door to hid the fuel cap. So the hood is about 3 inches higher now. In fact, the new hood makes the tractor seem a little smaller.

An yes, there is a foldable ROPS. Kinda upsetting... I wish I had one. /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif

Probably some other feature changes, but I saw it at night, it was cold, and I couldn't spend much time looking it over. Well, to tell you the truth, the 4210 caught my eye.... ohhhhhhhh.... I want one.... started to work on the CFO..... /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Terry

 

[MikePA]

Remember, since you're trading a tractor in, it's not all that much to get a new one. When you really ponder this a bit, you have to get a new tractor. Yep. Have to, fer shure. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[TerryinMD]

Mike,

Yes, quite true on trading in... however, another year won't make much difference and other priorites take precedence.

At least that what the CFO says.... /w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif

You've heard about the Golden Rule haven't you.... he (she in this case) who controls the gold, sets the rules!! /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Terry

 

[Nuru]

Terry, that is hilarious but true. It can also be said She who indirectly controls the gold, still makes the rules!

 

[Nuru]

Terry, oh man, do not get me started. I would have waited if I would have seen the foldable ROPS. I really wanted one of those too!

 

[TresCrows]

I went to the local garden show and most of the tractor dealers in the region were there also. After visiting my favorite orange dealers I mosied over to the several JD dealers. One had a 4100 on display and the other the new 4110. Frankly I could not see a great deal of difference, both appear equally nice with the one exception of a folding ROP on the new 4110. The hood appears different also on the 4110 but is still plastic I think or so it felt. The basic layout is essentially the same and anyone who is happy with a 4110 would be equally happy with the 4100 but NURU that folding ROP sure looks nice.
Take some pics of the folding ROP, take them and your ROP to a small jobs welding outfit and let them duplicate it. It will cost, you will get a folding ROP.
Actually I kinda like the looks of the 4100 a little better in terms of the hood and all but what the heck.
I also saw some of JD other new stuff for this year, very impressive line up but I would not start running out and trading in brand new tractors to get another brand new tractor!
NH had their super steers there, way cool and of course Kubota was there in force. I did not see any Kitois or Miahandras. Oh, I took a look at JD and Kubotas front mower units. I was impressed with both and there were quite a variety of other similar types from other manufactureres. These seem to be getting a lot of developement and popularity now with homeowners.
J

 

[jyoutz]

Is the hood on the 4110 plastic? If so, thats new. The 4100 hood is steel.