JD 3000 or 4000 series

[jgrreed]

Look used - kijiji, buysell, autotrader, and in the US on tractorhouse and ironsearch, etc. I got my 2005 4720 with 400x loader for 25k just outside of Edmonton. It had 350 hours on it at the time.

I like toys, so my opinion is definitely to step up to the 20 series - but that's totally dependent on your personality and needs.

Caroni flails are a great mower option (can't stop ranting about them!!) that would cut 2' grass no problem.

I'm in SK, so I can advise you on importing, etc of tractor or implements.

-Jer.

 

[jgrreed]

If you need to mow really nice grass, it's best to keep your big equipment off of it - 3000 or 4000 series. I had the same 'all in one' dream too, and I've ended up finding a used deere 737 zero turn for 4k, and it's fantastic. They're out there is you search for them.

I did a rough search for you for 4000 series used and didn't come up with much, but I'll keep an eye out.

-Jer.

 

[jgrreed]

Check this out, just an example....

2008 JOHN DEERE 4720 40 HP to 99 HP For Sale At TractorHouse.com

Also, beware of scammers on trader.ca, etc. If someone is offering a 2009 4000 series with a loader for 7900$, they're trying to fund terrorists with your money. Friend of mine got taken for 5k on an RV couple years back (no, it wasn't me that got suckered).

-Jer.

 

[Interlaux]

Check this out, just an example....

I agree - If you got cash look for used.
If your bored this winter and need to get to some warmer clime come on down and shop - stay with me and get some seat time mowing not blowing:laughing
There are some "good" deals here like the 4720 with 300hrs with cab,400cx and MMM for $29k that sold a few weeks ago - watched it load up with very green eyes
Once you sit on a 4000 series I could not think a 3000 would ever suit you(me)

 

[doall]

I would definitely go with the 4000 series, since you want the extra loading capability. The 3000 is much lighter and smaller; I'm afraid you would be feeling underpowered again, as you were on your friends tractor.

 

[JDTank]

jgrreed - Where did you buy your tractor from?

I was originally from Saskatoon until I recently moved out to BC. Have you ever brought a tractor up here from the US?

I think your right and I am just going to have to buy 2 machines. Anything bigger then a 2000 series is to big for the lawn in my opinion.

I think a X540 is a good one for the 2 acres on the home front.

 

[jgrreed]

jgrreed - Where did you buy your tractor from?

I was originally from Saskatoon until I recently moved out to BC. Have you ever brought a tractor up here from the US?

I think your right and I am just going to have to buy 2 machines. Anything bigger then a 2000 series is to big for the lawn in my opinion.

I think a X540 is a good one for the 2 acres on the home front.

I bought my machine in a private deal I found on buysell.com, near Stony Plain.

I haven't brought a tractor up. I've brought up vehicles and trailers, and Seadoo's!! My friends have brought up tractors, bobcats, minihoes, boats, etc, etc, etc. It's not hard, just need to have your ducks in a row.

Look at zero turns, mine is fantastic. Unless you have another 'little tractor' use - tiller, blower, etc - I'd get a ZTR. They're also out there used for good prices.

Lemme know if you have anymore Q's.

-Jeremy.

 

[jgrreed]

I'd take interlaux up on his offer!!! My friends 4520 came from FLA. He had it shipped most of the way (ND or Montana) and he picked it up from there.

-Jer.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Size is a hard thing to decide about. It seems like one tractor is often too big for one job and too small for another. Go with the one that will do about 70% of what you want well.

Digging up trees and pushing trees over is more demanding than mowing 24" grass.

 

[JDTank]

I think I have made my final choice.

I am going to wait until next year and save up a very nice down payment, and then it is going to be a 4520 open station with a backhoe on the back! I know it will be costly but, I can use it for absolutely every single thing out here, except for cutting grass on the home front, otherwise it meets every single one of my needs and wants. I feel overall it is smarter to buy just above what you think you will ever need. Stepping up to a 4520 is a no brainer, turbo power and a nice HP jump. The extra money to jump to a 4720, for 6 extra HP, now thats a waste of a few thousand dollars I think. This tractor is beyond what I need, but I would be willing to wager within 5 years, it will be perfect for what I need.

I might have to bite the bullet and buy brand new. If I get a good enough deal I don't mind, but I just want to put down a bigger chunk of change first for smaller payments.

Really not to keen on the cab. I would love to have one, but the majority of my work is performed in the summer, and very little in the winter time, so to spend an extra $6,000 for a cab...seems unjustified.

Now, if I could just win the lottery, I would buy all of us new tractors!