JD 4105 owners

[Ronster]

Hi everyone. Long time no post here. I've been wanting to up grade my 2520 for a slightly larger tractor with a more capable loader. The 4105 has all I want except it doesn't have dual brakes. I know it's a lower priced tractor, but a single brake on any tractor is beyond cheap. Two questions for the 4105 owners: how do you like your tractor so far with the single brake system , and the way the brake linkage is set up, would there be any way to hook up dual brakes? The hydro on my 2520 is great, but I don't want e-hydro or anything else "e" on my tractor. Thanks.

 

[Mechanos]

Might want to take a look at the 955. It has (in my opinion) the perfect pedal arrangement... hydro pedals and main brake on the right, steering brakes on the left. And, the only things electrical or electronic on the entire tractor is the interlock for the PTO and head lights.

EDIT: Nevermind... I'm not sure that the 70A would be an upgrade... however, the 955 can also be outfitted with a 430 loader.

 

[99johndeere99]

I love my 4105 has all power I need to do any job. As far as the brake I don't ever touch it except to lock it on the trailer.
You let off on the pedal it stops on a dime. It has a wet disk in rear end and it holds very well

 

[Ronster]

Thanks 99jd99. If you get bored sometime, could you look at the brake linkage under your 4105 and tell me if they're simple push/pull rods, cables etc. The dealers up here in CT don't stock this model. I love to tinker and can't leave well enough alone. Still thinking about mounting twin brake peddals if the linkage can be worked out.

 

[99johndeere99]

Here some pics Ronster I hope they help. I no from my experience from buying parts and accessories that it shares a lot with
3000 series tractors.

 

[Ronster]

Thanks for the pics. It's a nice looking machine. from the photos I gather it's all metal finders and floor board.

 

[LouieJunior]

I'm like 99JD99 -- never use the brakes on my 4105. I'd like to have a little more HP when I am grinding stumps, but otherwise it is perfectly suitable for all my tasks.

 

[megaboz]

Split brakes is always a good/hot topic. But I guess the need of them really depends on your terrain or use.

But I do agree that I rarely use the brakes, except when I need some steering help or when I need a specific wheel to turn. Comes in very handy on uneven terrain.

After trading my bx24 for my 2520, I could never live without them. They really have helped me out of jams many times. Not to mention that they are very useful when in tight confines.

But to the original poster I doubt converting it to split brakes would be simple "tinker" project.

 

[kfvintx]

Thanks for the pics. It's a nice looking machine. from the photos I gather it's all metal finders and floor board.

As owner of 4105, I can tell you the fenders and hood are plastic but the floor board is metal. It has been great tractor for its size and power for my needs.

 

[Ronster]

Split brakes is always a good/hot topic. But I guess the need of them really depends on your terrain or use.

But I do agree that I rarely use the brakes, except when I need some steering help or when I need a specific wheel to turn. Comes in very handy on uneven terrain.

After trading my bx24 for my 2520, I could never live without them. They really have helped me out of jams many times. Not to mention that they are very useful when in tight confines.

But to the original poster I doubt converting it to split brakes would be simple "tinker" project.

Thanks for all the info. I did get to look at a 4105. It is a nice tractor. The single brake mechanism disappears into the rear axle assembly. No tinkering here. Have been looking at a Yanmar LX4500 also. A lot more tractor for not a lot more $. Still shopping.
Regards.