Used JD 4300, Need quick help please

[Haney]

I am in the marked for a CUT and was VERY close to purchasing a new one this week. My dad found a guy wanting to sell a JD 4300. It is a 2001 or 2002, 4WD, Hydro, 554 hrs. Suppose to look like new. I talked to the guy last night and he is waning to upgrade to a 5000 series JD. He priced me the tractor for $9000 but I think it can be bought for $8500 or so. If this tractor is what he says it is, Is that a good deal? I am going tonight to look at the tractor and need some help.

1. What are the known issues with the 4300 tractors and what should I look for? I know the battery acid issue is a problem and I will check. Any others?

2. Will the Year be on the tractor anywhere?

3. If I get the serial number can I call a dealer and see if there are any recals on the tractor. The ones I have read here are the rear gear, front axle, and battery. Are these CUTs like cars in that you do not have to be the original owner to get recall work completed.

4. I don't know if there are any service records with the tractor or not. If there are not, what would you suggest doing if I buy the tractor? Tranny fluid and filter, engine oil, and a good greasing is what I am thinking? What is required at the 500 hr service and how much would this cost if I did it myself?

5. One last question: It has Ag tires and I would want R4 for mowing duty. How much should I have to pay for a set of R4's and to get them loaded?

Thanks for the help and any replies before this afternoon would be greatly appreciated...

 

[dicker]

I just checked machinerylink.com and they value this tractor as follows:
4WD with Hydro 16k to 17.5k
4WD Power reverser 15.5k to 16.7k
2WD 13.5k to 14.5k

In my opinion, year is not that big of an issue. Your price sounds low for only 550+ hrs.

Good luck

Richard

 

[GeorgeC]

Jump on it fast.
I have owned a 4300 for almost four flawless years.

 

[hhw]

In keeping with the post of dicker, that sounds like a great price for that machine. As you say, you need to see it and determine it is as stated. If so, I would think you are good to go owning a 4300. It's a nice unit. Your thoughts on changing the fluids/lubing are good. It's possible the previous owner may have detailed maintenance records, if so and it has been done recently no need to bother.

I checked with my dealer about recalls and he said he would complete them regardless of owner.

Don't have any info. on the tire issue for you.

 

[Haney]

GREAT NEWS! A 4300 slept in my garage last night! And it gets better!!!!

I went yesterday after work with cash in pocket to look at the Deere. Pulling up the drive way, I noticed that the tractor did not have AG tires but instead had R4s. The tractor is indeed as described with little to no wear. It has 555 hrs and runs / drives flawlessly. I ended up paying $8500 for the tractor and the guy followed me home with it on his flatbed.

The tractor has had a loader on it at one time so it has the joystick, hydraulics, grille guard, and the attachement tubing on the side of the tractor.

I rode it around his place for about 30 minutes and looked, listened very well for something not right. It did not smoke, leak, or get hot. Everything on the tractor seems to work well. I did investigate the battery box and it seems to never have had any acid spills.

I am very, very please with my purchase and I am finding it very hard to be at work knowing it is in the garage.....

I will post more about it after this weekend when I get to play!!!!

Thanks for everyones help!!!

 

[dicker]

Good for you.

I have a 4310, but look extensively at the 4300's. It just that by the time I was ready to buy, the 4300 was no longer being made.

My 4310 has been great and your 4300 should be likewise.


Richard