kry226
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kry226,
I know it is more money buying into a 4320 through 4720 series but you would be getting alot more tractor too. I should mention the three range ehydro with economy pto in the 4520 and 4720 would be very useful in your locale for clipping pastures compared to the 4105. Most of the pastures are thin compared to the deep south where I used to live and required more pto hp to keep the blades turning up to speed. In your locale you could make good use of the epto at a reduced engine speed of 1740 rpm for most of your cutting. This assumes using a 6' 3pt cutter, I have a hunch the larger 8' and 10' cutters are going to be more than you want to spend.
As far as frills and fru fru goes I don't consider things such as three range ehydro, larger fel, better hydraulic options, planetary rear end, more weight, steering brakes, larger tires and a cab to be frills. While a 4520 cab is more money it is alot more tractor than the 4105, since you want a hydro machine that is what I would recommend.
Sir,
Thanks for your advice. First, I want to ensure my fru-fru comment wasn't offensive. That wan't my intent, and I guess I am just a little frustrated that this process is becoming, from my perspective, an all or nothing gig. I really like the plain jane hydro (with cruise!) of the 4105, but I do wish it had a little more umph for unforseen tasks I may find in the future. But the bells and whistles of the 4x20, while certainly useful, in many ways seem unnecessary for my intended uses. I certainly don't want to under-buy, but I don't want to over-buy as well. Again, buy once, cry once.
But again, I'll only need to cut my pasture in its entirety every few years. The rest is simply trail and road frontage maintenance. So my dilemma remains. If the 4105 works fine for my intended uses, the money saved can go a long way toward other implements.
However, I did a 4105-4320 comparison this morning and the differences (other than horsepower) were obvious. The 4320 is much more of a tractor in terms of PTO efficiency, torque, and lift capability. Room to grow, and obviously moreso with the 45 and 47.
I really appreciate the advice and experience from the forum, but I tell you, you make it no easy task to select a tractor! Looks like I am leaning toward the 4x20...for now. Thanks again!