JD 4210 Questions

[beenthere]

I think you will find that the 4210 is the same "frame" size (as the 4310 and 4410) but the different size tires makes it measure a little shorter in length and height.

The 4210 has smaller pump hyd. pressure, and the 420 FEL has smaller cyl. too. If it has the 430 FEL, may just be slower and lift less.

 

[arrabil]

The 430 is stronger and I believe it operates at a higher psi as the 43/44x0 have higher psi implement pumps. I've not run into anything my 420 can't handle on my property though.

No, my engine is just fine. At some point I'd like to tackle an engine rebuild project. Might as well rebuild an engine with more HP. And I like the smaller size of the 4200 so I don't really want to upgrade the rest of it.

 

[JD755]

I think you will find that the 4210 is the same "frame" size (as the 4310 and 4410) but the different size tires makes it measure a little shorter in length and height.

The 4210 has smaller pump hyd. pressure, and the 420 FEL has smaller cyl. too. If it has the 430 FEL, may just be slower and lift less.

While the 4210, 4310, and 4410 are all considered mid-size frames, the 4210 wheelbase is three inches shorter. It also weighs 225 pounds less than the others, along with the previously mentioned smaller hydraulic capacity. Other details are attached, although there are errors on this chart I believe the wheelbase and weight to be correct.

I added a data sheet for the 4200 to help sort through the errors. JD has always been terrible about no proofreading on their information.

 

[beenthere]

Thanks JD755
I see I was looking at the 117" length, and not the wheelbase. So you are right that the 4210 is shorter wheelbase. And jdparts has a different frame number for the 4210 than the 4310 and 4410. So there is a difference.

I've also found some gross errors in my 4300 manual. I've found the CD tech manual to be pretty good. So far.

 

[jcmseven]

The 4210 is a solid machine. It does not have much engine power relative to it frame size but can still power most larger implements well. Where I live, it is quite hilly and I had a 4310 and found it underpowered for what I do. I suspect almost any potential buyer would be disappointed in the 4210 unless he lived where it was quite flat, did not power high requirement PTO implements, or was not in a hurry (or all three). While I cannot speak to this in certainty, I think dealers had a hard time selling the 4210 when it was new, so I suspect it would not move well when used if one bought then wanted to sell. There is nothing wrong with the tractor, simply that for a little additional money one can get into the 4310 used with quite a bit more power, better hydraulics and a bit more frame weight also.

John M

 

[RoyJackson]

There is nothing wrong with the tractor, simply that for a little additional money one can get into the 4310 used with quite a bit more power, better hydraulics and a bit more frame weight also.

John M

The 790, with 27 or 30 engine HP (depending on the year of the tractor) and 24-25 PTO HP, was pretty competitive to the 4200/4210 (which has 22-23 PTO HP) and pulled a lot of sales.
I remember a lot of complaints of low power with these machines.
However, the 4200/4210 will power a 5' RFM, a 5' cutter and a wood chipper (with a 4.5"-5" capacity) with no problem. You might have to run in a lower range if your ground is sloped though.

 

[david76]

I have had both the 4210 with a 420 and a 4310 with a 300x. Both had R4 tires but the tires were smaller on the 4210 which possibly generates a shorter overall length. Big difference in the two and I would highly recommend a 4310 over a 4210.

David