SandyTX
Bronze Member
Just wanted to say my first post; but have been reading for a few months now.
I've just acquired a 2001 John Deere 4300 tractor with 430 loader and shredder.
I got it for a great price.
Good
It runs great and the hydraulics work flawlessly.
Bad
Broken Hour meter (LCD Screen is shows nada)
And the upper 3 point hitch mount is broken off under the top adjustment pin.
The upper hole works fine; but the left side is broken off eliminating the lower 2 adjustment points.
Its fine now with my shredder; but I'm planning on buying a roto tiller and or other implements in the future and figure something which weighs more such as a plow may need a lower adjustment.
So my question is; can the cast (if it is cast) metal be welded or does it require a whole new rear end (I sure hope not).
Thank you for reading and enjoy the rest of the holiday (for most folks anyway).
I'll try to get a picture up soon of the damaged area.
Picture Below
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What I'm worried with is if I hook up to a 500lb plower or tiller; it may break the 3point hookup.
I've just acquired a 2001 John Deere 4300 tractor with 430 loader and shredder.
I got it for a great price.
Good
It runs great and the hydraulics work flawlessly.
Bad
Broken Hour meter (LCD Screen is shows nada)
And the upper 3 point hitch mount is broken off under the top adjustment pin.
The upper hole works fine; but the left side is broken off eliminating the lower 2 adjustment points.
Its fine now with my shredder; but I'm planning on buying a roto tiller and or other implements in the future and figure something which weighs more such as a plow may need a lower adjustment.
So my question is; can the cast (if it is cast) metal be welded or does it require a whole new rear end (I sure hope not).
Thank you for reading and enjoy the rest of the holiday (for most folks anyway).
I'll try to get a picture up soon of the damaged area.
Picture Below
Click Here
What I'm worried with is if I hook up to a 500lb plower or tiller; it may break the 3point hookup.
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