Recent content by KentP

I have a 2004 4310 with 800 hours. I am thinking of trading for a 3033R. Tax savings are a large part of the consideration but I am concerned I am trading a better built 4310 for a new (possibly cheaper version) 3033R. I am not mechanically inclined and only two items are issues on the 4310...

I have a question about how dangerous this is. Several times I have been moving rocks when a corner of my bucket catches a stuck rock or a root and one of the rear wheels comes off the ground. It feels like the tractor is going to tip so I immediately drop the bucket.. It seems like if the...

I just received my dump trailer from Country Manufacturing and now I need to purchase/install the hydraulic cylinder. I know almost nothing about hydraulics so I search the forums but found nothing that will help me set the hydraulics up. (I apologize in advance if I missed info that has...

I have a lot of rocks and some brush to move with my JD4310 430 loader. I came across this thumb grapple on ebay that mounts on a bucket. I searched and couldn't find any posts on TractorbyNet about these. Does anyone have any opinions they could offer me? (or point me to a thread that has...

I searched the boards and couldn't find this issue addressed but I apologize if it has been answered somewhere else and I missed it... I have the Imatch on my 4310. The top link/hook is 3.25" too low for my Bearcat chipper. If anyone has addressed a similar situation and fabricated some type...

Kent

Finally -- it\'s here! Thanks to all of you who took your time to post information on this board. It was very helpful! Kent 4310 with ehydro mx5 Boxblade bearcat chipper 430 FEL And all the options I could afford.

First of all, thanks to everyone for all of the information that they have posted. I have scoured the boards during my purchase decision and now my JD4310 is scheduled for a 7/16 delivery. I have one decision that has been haunting me. Whether to stay with the LX5 that I have on order or...

I am thinking about buying a JD from one dealer for about $600 less than the JD dealer that is closer and more convenient for service. The dealer who is giving me the better price has been VERY helpful in my purchase decision. The other dealer has been less than helpful. The dealer who is...

I am planning a purchase of a JD4310 4wd. I have pretty much decided the options. Today, I ran into a gentleman on the JD lot who has a 4310. He said that I should get the R3 tires. He has them and loves them. I was planning on the R4s. I will be operating with a FEL in the woods mostly...