davx
New member
Hello. I'm new to the forum but I have been visiting this site for well over three years as I searched off and on for a tractor. The information on TBN has been a great aid in the decision making process, so my first act as a member will be to thank this community for all of the information sharing.
Well, this past weekend I took the plunge and bought my first tractor.
I would like some reassurance (or maybe grief) on the pricing of the deal.
2002 John Deere 4310 with 385 hours
430 FEL
E-Hydro HST
MFWD
Load Match
Motion Match
Cruise
Regular 3pt arms (not the extendable kind)
Bucket level indicator
R4 tires
MID PTO
Also in this package is:
Land Pride FDR2572 finish mower in moderate condition.
5ft landscaping rake.
Land pride Rototiller RTA 1558 with some moderate rusting.
Total $14,300
Some things that were right/wrong:
Tractor was stored indoors for the past 4 years used occasionally for snow removal. When first viewed it needed a jump but started right up. No smoke, sounds fine. Everything works on the tractor, except I can't seem to get the mid pto engaged (yes I read the manual). The front grill retaining brackets are broken off (plastic) so the grill is only held up by the FEL grill protector. One of the work lights has a cracked cover. Other than that the body panels, seat, other cosmetics are in great shape.
I know you all like pics so I'll have them soon in another thread, since I have some questions on a few of the quirks.
Well, this past weekend I took the plunge and bought my first tractor.
I would like some reassurance (or maybe grief) on the pricing of the deal.
2002 John Deere 4310 with 385 hours
430 FEL
E-Hydro HST
MFWD
Load Match
Motion Match
Cruise
Regular 3pt arms (not the extendable kind)
Bucket level indicator
R4 tires
MID PTO
Also in this package is:
Land Pride FDR2572 finish mower in moderate condition.
5ft landscaping rake.
Land pride Rototiller RTA 1558 with some moderate rusting.
Total $14,300
Some things that were right/wrong:
Tractor was stored indoors for the past 4 years used occasionally for snow removal. When first viewed it needed a jump but started right up. No smoke, sounds fine. Everything works on the tractor, except I can't seem to get the mid pto engaged (yes I read the manual). The front grill retaining brackets are broken off (plastic) so the grill is only held up by the FEL grill protector. One of the work lights has a cracked cover. Other than that the body panels, seat, other cosmetics are in great shape.
I know you all like pics so I'll have them soon in another thread, since I have some questions on a few of the quirks.
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