Recent content by BadgerPhil

Got my JD4700, PowerReverser last Friday, used it one hour before the monsoons hit AGAIN. The loader digs great, I love the tranny, turns around in tight spots, has plenty of power. Would be nice to have another step on BOTH sides. There should be some dash warning about having the tall ROPS up!!!

Has anyone seen the JD video comparing JD compacts to "Fiat-NH" and Kubota? Fairly diplomatic language. They claim that JD turns better despite the NH SS. Question: The video also makes the claim that JD maintains torque much better-- they showed JD pushing through big pile of rock which stopped...

Has anyone a clue as to whether the 0% financing will continue on April 1? This is a real advantage, vs. JD right now.

Does EVERYBODY feel comfortable with the push button dual range HST, and am I the ONLY one who feels it introduces another level of complexity with problem potential? Is there precedent with Ford-NH for this feature? Does it have a track record? I gotta know before I buy!

Great forum, very helpful! I just jumped on a JD 4600 and then NHTC40D today. JD had shuttle, which worked very smoothly. Bucket, loader comes off like a breeze. Runs very smoothly. Joystick and shuttle placement did not impress me as a problem. ROPS took horsing to get up and down and place...