John Deere 4120

[JMER817]

Does anyone know why the cab option is not available on the 4120 like it is on the other 4000 series tractors? I'm not getting a cab, but was curious. The 4120 is the same frame size as the 4320 - 4720. I'm over my budget already on a new tractor but do like the size of the 4000 series over the 3000. To those that own a 4120, how is the power? Maybe the weight with the cab max's out the 4120's 43hp workability?

 

[arlen4720]

I think the horse power robbing air conditioning is a factor.

 

[JMER817]

That makes sense. So 4120 tractor owners...do you lack HP?

 

[arlen4720]

How much price difference is there between the various 4x20's these days? With the 4520 and 4720 you get eThrottle.

 

[JMER817]

I'm over my budget as it is with the 4120. I don't care for the eThrottle. 4520 / 4720 probably $4-$6k more

 

[jenkinsph]

JMER,
Having a 110tlb and a 4520 both with cabs I would say both will get the job done but the 4520 is faster. The higher hp at the pto will make a difference in how many acres you can mow/hour or rototill/hour.

If the tractors weigh the same they can both pull with about the same force but the higher hp tractor will pull the load at a higher ground speed.

While I have the ethrottle on the 4520 and use it all the time (works great) not having it wouldn't be a deal breaker. There is a big difference between 43hp and 60hp no doubt about it but both tractors can get a lot of work done. If the 4120 fits your budget better then go for it, it is a nice tractor.

 

[bbraud6]

I think it is because the 3720 in the series below is just about equal in horsepower and is available in cab. That's what I was told when I bought my open station 4120. So far very good service and plenty power compared to the 3320 I sold. You can really tell the difference in the 4 cylinder deere turbo engine compared to the yanmar 3 cylinder on my old 3320. I love mine so far.

 

[JMER817]

Bbraud6. What do you use your 4120 for? What attachments do you have?

 

[JMER817]

I think it is because the 3720 in the series below is just about equal in horsepower and is available in cab. That's what I was told when I bought my open station 4120. So far very good service and plenty power compared to the 3320 I sold. You can really tell the difference in the 4 cylinder deere turbo engine compared to the yanmar 3 cylinder on my old 3320. I love mine so far.

Bbraud6. What do you use your 4120 for? What attachments do you have?

 

[harp]

I have a 4120 and like it very much. Never had a power issue. I use mine moving 3/4 minus gravel, back blade work and hauling in cords of hardwood.