Price Check for L4400 Gear Tractor

[have_blue]

Well, I got it in the barn for $19,675. Only 3 options are LA703A loader, R4's, and folding ROPS. I really like the loader. It reminds me of a Woods design with no multiple links at the bucket end.

[N80]

The only drawback with the LA703 direct linkage is that the bucket does not roll back very far. This is only an issue when carrying a heaping bucket full of loose material. You have to lift the booms kind of high to keep it level. Other than that, I agree and I think there would be a lot of slop in mine if it had the multi link. I work the loader hard.

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Originally Posted by N80

The only drawback with the LA703 direct linkage is that the bucket does not roll back very far. This is only an issue when carrying a heaping bucket full of loose material. You have to lift the booms kind of high to keep it level. Other than that, I agree and I think there would be a lot of slop in mine if it had the multi link. I work the loader hard.

I hear you on the roll back angle. They specify a 55" carrying height, which can cause a pretty high center of gravity.

Haven't gotten the bucket dirty yet, but it seems to dump fast. I like the positive stop to bang the bucket against to dislodge stuck dirt. My NH bucket had no positive stop at all. All I could do was dangle it and wiggle it a bit, and hope something fell out.

[Bob_Young]

Hope you got the rear's filled, Bob. If not, give it some thought. Good counterbalance for the loader, plus that'll make it pull like a demon for its size.

My L4300 is your L4400's pappy. Good little tractor, but lacks the 4400's nice 8x4 transmission.

The L4400 is a great choice and I think you did quite well on the price. With the dollar sinking, they're not going to get any cheaper.
Bob

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Originally Posted by Bob_Young

Hope you got the rear's filled, Bob. If not, give it some thought. Good counterbalance for the loader, plus that'll make it pull like a demon for its size.

My L4300 is your L4400's pappy. Good little tractor, but lacks the 4400's nice 8x4 transmission.

The L4400 is a great choice and I think you did quite well on the price. With the dollar sinking, they're not going to get any cheaper.
Bob

I had filled tires in my 35hp NH tractor, and it was rock solid. When doing loader work, I always carry a disk harrow, and it really sunk in soft dirt. I'm going to try it first without loading the tires.

The tractor is not as "rough" as I first thought. The dealer where I first looked at the L4400 apparently keeps them on the lot for months, and the paint was dull and rust had set in. I got mine from another dealer, and it's shiny and new looking. Everything is smooth as silk, even though it's not broken in.

[N80]

You might want to check your tires now. I was told that mine where not filled. So, I planned to fill them myself. When I unscrewed the valve I got quite a bath. They were filled afterall! I was glad they were filled, but not too happy about the bath.

[Gamer1524]

Originally Posted by N80

You might want to check your tires now. I was told that mine where not filled. So, I planned to fill them myself. When I unscrewed the valve I got quite a bath. They were filled afterall! I was glad they were filled, but not too happy about the bath.

Ok...so after your tire bath...what were they filled with? water....or slime

[N80]

I thought it tasted like antifreeze.