Ordered a 4320

[froggy]

Just ordered a 4320 with ehydro, air suspension seat, cruise, electric diverter, dual mid and rear scv, tnt, 400X fel with hd bucket, 3rd fuction hydraulics, toothbar, MX6 cutter, 6 ft. hd boxblade and a subsoiler. Will be in March 23rd.

Was toying with the 4520 with same equipment, but decided I didn't need that much horsepower as we have my wife's place cut and baled by an individual every year. It will be used for landscaping, keeping fence cleared and just messing around. Plan to add a backhoe later this year.

 

[AKfish]

YEEE HAAAA!! Congratulations! Looking forward to your pics.

AKfish

 

[lungdoc]

4320 is a great tractor - love our (2nd hand 2003 or so) unit. Wish I had the air seat, tnt and more remotes. The MX-6 goes really well with the 4320. Enjoy.

 

[jenkinsph]

Sounds like a real good rig to me. Enjoy your new tractor.

 

[froggy]

Based on all this cold weather this year, maybe I should have ordered one with a cab to ready for next winter.

 

[jenkinsph]

Well froggy I would have and did, but atleast most of the summer in your area is about 60 to 65 F so you should be fine. Guess you don't need a cab.

 

[froggy]

The temps in the summer hit over 100 for many days around here.

 

[jenkinsph]

Well I was kidding you. You won't need the cab heater all summer I don't think.

 

[froggy]

I wondered, especially knowing where you live!!! Just have to drive faster in the summer to stay cool.

 

[lungdoc]

Without cab would highly recommend a hardtop canopy - shade helps and keeps rain off as well as some added protection from branches etc.

 

[xrjohndeere]

Take my advise. Get the cab. You can't add on factory cab later and if you you buy aftermarket you will end up spending just as much if not more and not have near as nice a cab. I am currently trading my open station 4520 for a cab 4520. I kick myself in the butt for not buying the cab tractor in the first place.. I was plowing snow yesterday and almost got frost bit. Can't wait until my cab tractor gets here. Good luck with your new purchase you will enjoy it.

 

[jenkinsph]

I agree with xrjohndeere about the cab, almost everyone who operates in open spaces wants the cab. In the past I thought that was being overly indulgent, last spring when the wind was blowing I used my 110tlb instead of the 820. This strengthened my resolve to get the cab on the new 4520, it just allows me more time to work without being miserable. I also feel there is alot less weather related wear to the cockpit area. Buying the cab has postponed my buying a pull type disc for a year but all things in good time.

 

[froggy]

Without cab would highly recommend a hardtop canopy - shade helps and keeps rain off as well as some added protection from branches etc.

It will have a canopy, just forgot to list it when I was listing what I ordered.

 

[AKfish]

Take my advise. Get the cab. You can't add on factory cab later and if you you buy aftermarket you will end up spending just as much if not more and not have near as nice a cab. I am currently trading my open station 4520 for a cab 4520. I kick myself in the butt for not buying the cab tractor in the first place.. I was plowing snow yesterday and almost got frost bit. Can't wait until my cab tractor gets here. Good luck with your new purchase you will enjoy it.

froggy.... air conditioning, air conditioning, air conditioning.

AKfish

 

[froggy]

Have all the cold air I need, just have to open the door to the house. It's going to be 8 degrees tonight with a strong north wind.

My friend down the road has a loaded JD 7030 series if I ever need to use a cab tractor.

 

[AKfish]

Have all the cold air I need, just have to open the door to the house. It's going to be 8 degrees tonight with a strong north wind.

My friend down the road has a loaded JD 7030 series if I ever need to use a cab tractor.

Dang.... 8 degrees!! (It's been in the 30's up here.... NO KIDDING - the WHOLE time you guys have been freezing your keester's off!! )

I swear that the weather is like a teeter-totter; with Alaska on one end and the rest of the country on the other end. When you guys are down - we're up - and when you're up: well, we go REALLY down.

Anybody remember when buying a new car that air conditioning was an "option"? You didn't get it unless you ordered it and... I seem to recall one year (and this is SOME time ago) when it was $1,200! Just for air conditioning!

AKfish

 

[tsteahr]

Anybody remember when buying a new car that air conditioning was an "option"? You didn't get it unless you ordered it and... I seem to recall one year (and this is SOME time ago) when it was $1,200! Just for air conditioning!

AKfish

Good point. I paid an extra $1200 for dealer installed AC in a new Acura Integra in 1991. The dealer was surprised I insisted on it...