wmiller
New member
I wrote last Saturday about how I am struggling with finding the right tractor. Thanks to help from many of you I have been able to narrow my search. I wasn't looking for a JD but I found what I think is a good deal.
I found a 2000 JD 4300 with a FEL, MMM, and a box scraper with only 92 hrs, all for $17,500. It is in great shape.
I only have a few concerns. It has R4 tires. This concerns me because I will have about 3-5 acres to mow next year, but by the sounds of things any kind of tire may mark your lawn. Secondly the knob that you pull up to engage the mid PTO was very tight and at times wouldn't come up when pulled on. Lastly the reverse pedal seemed stiff when I pressed on it with my foot. I will want to buy this with the understanding that I can take it to a JD dealer and have him go over it with a fine toothed comb, so the second 2 concerns aren't that big of a deal, but what about the R4's?
Bill
I found a 2000 JD 4300 with a FEL, MMM, and a box scraper with only 92 hrs, all for $17,500. It is in great shape.
I only have a few concerns. It has R4 tires. This concerns me because I will have about 3-5 acres to mow next year, but by the sounds of things any kind of tire may mark your lawn. Secondly the knob that you pull up to engage the mid PTO was very tight and at times wouldn't come up when pulled on. Lastly the reverse pedal seemed stiff when I pressed on it with my foot. I will want to buy this with the understanding that I can take it to a JD dealer and have him go over it with a fine toothed comb, so the second 2 concerns aren't that big of a deal, but what about the R4's?
Bill