New 424 owner

[LD1]

Just ran a 424 yesterday as my uncle brought his new one over to see how it handled my 54" tiller.

Nice tractor, my first experience on a HST, and I didnt like it for tilling thats for sure. Hard to maintain a constant speed, every bump wanted to move my foot pressure on the go pedal. And speeding up/ slowing down when tilling makes for an uneven garden. But power wise, it handled it quite well.

 

[colsonbrooke]

It takes some time to get use to it. I was the same way at first. But now, I am a lot smoother and after 200 hrs the pedal seems less tuchy.

 

[Tonyinohio]

I'm awaiting the delivery of the cruise control. Once installed I'll post a full report. I've got about 35 hours on mine now and agree it's less and less touchy like colsonbrooke mentioned. My thing is I spread and spray a lot and prefer a steady speed so the rate is consistent.

 

[LD1]

Part of the issue was filling over plowed garden without discing. My foot pressure on the pedal seemed to change with every bump and it was a never ending issue.

CC or gear would have been a non issue

 

[colsonbrooke]

If the "tool " makes the jobs easier, then it is well worth it.

 

[Tonyinohio]

Can you guys with 424 check something: the amber lights on the ROPS are wired but not working. The fender lights act as both turn signals/hazards and running lights. Do yours function?

 

[colsonbrooke]

Can you guys with 424 check something: the amber lights on the ROPS are wired but not working. The fender lights act as both turn signals/hazards and running lights. Do yours function?

My amber lights flash as hazard lights and L +R's. My fender lights are running lights and L + R turn signal

 

[AxleHub]

Small world, The new tractors look good.
If you are looking at a grapple take a look at:MULTI-JAW GRAPPLE!
I have the tach-n-go along with the pallet forks, really good quality and the welds are fantastic.
I am also looking at there grapple.

Msb . . Just happened to browse yanmar and saw your post. Check out the mini grapple from tach-n-go's large selection of 4 or more different grapple choices for sub compacts. Nicecquality stuff. They'll know why you called about the mini grapple if you mention my name . . I've been waiting to get one too

 

[msb1766]

Its a perfect size grapple for subcompact tractors.

 

[DieselMachine]

I raised the question in another 424 post but I'll get your experiance as well: Any issues with the tractor wanting to tip with a heavy load in the bucket? Experiance before/after adding any tire ballast? Was test driving a LS 30 horse (don't remember the exact model) but a fully loaded bucket of dirt made it want to tip forward. The tires weren't filled and overall it was a bigger tractor than the Yanmars. Thanks!