John Deere 4720 vs jd4066r

[forcerecon0]

Thinking about upgrading the 2-4720 we curently use for 2 new 4066r's or any comparable tractors. Looking for any opinions or info. The 4720s have been such good units just getting a little long in the tooth. Thanks

 

[Tractorable]

What kind of work do you need to do with the tractors?

 

[yukonhunter]

My 4066r has been in the shop since March. The 3pt hitch do not lift near what they are supposed to and they still don't have a part for them and John deere can care less....I haven't had my tractor all year....do not get the 4066r

 

[jenkinsph]

Thinking about upgrading the 2-4720 we curently use for 2 new 4066r's or any comparable tractors. Looking for any opinions or info. The 4720s have been such good units just getting a little long in the tooth. Thanks

I would look for good low hour 4520 and 4720 tractors and skip the 4066R for now. Think you will be better off this way and save some money too. The 4720 is a good tractor and the 4066 replacement has had hydraulic problems that Deere has been slow to address/admit. Also the tier 3 to tier 4 emission issues cone in to play and that is another can of worms.

My preference would be a 2009 through 2010 model with a diverter valve installed and the third remote. This set up is better than the newer models with electric operated valves that do not allow you to feather the hydraulics. The 2009 and 2010 models used a lever to control the rear third remote and this offered full control of this outlet. The next model change did away with this and substituted a solenoid switch operated valve.