Recent content by Matney4520

Hello all. I am wondering if anyone has used, or is currently using a Haymaxx Drum mower. I am thinking very seriously about purchasing one for my small haying operation. I would appreciate hearing any and all opinions. I am located in central Kentucky and will be mowing mostly alfalfa(about 15...

Does anyone have any opinions/experiences running a discbine or haybine with a tractor of 45 pto horsepower or below. Do they make a machine that will operate with this horsepower? I will be mowing alfalfa, and would like to be able to pull my mower with my JD 4520 (45ptohp). If anyone knows...

Hello all. I have a John Deere 4520 and would like suggestions on what type of equipment to use for a small hay operation. 1. Which type of mower? Sickle bar, disk mower, drum mower? 2. What size mower? 6', 7', etc. 1. Small square baler. Which brand is preferred, and what size. Any opinions...

Does anyone know of replacement lift arms for these tractors? I have a 4520, and would like to be able to attatch some cat 2 equipment, and do away with the pinned stabilizers. I prefer the older flat bar stabilizers. Does anyone know of a kit out there that would work for this, or is it all...

Has anyone had trouble with their 400X Loaders coming of during use? My loader seems extremely loose when it is attatched to the tractor, and has actually come off twice while I was using it. I was wondering if there was something I need to adjust on the loader, or if all of the 400X loaders...

I have recently purchased a John Deere 4520 equiped with the 400X loader, and I have a couple of questions for any other 4000 Twenty series owners. 1. Has anyone inverted their rear wheels to widen the stance of the tractor for stability reasons? I have heard this somewhere, but have not seen...

I am looking into purchasing a disc mower, and would like to hear some opinions on the Haymaxx mowers. I am thinking about purchasing the CCM 280 (9'2" cut) for my new JD4520, as this is the only full size mower that I have seen advertised for smaller tractors. Does anyone have any experience...

Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and new to the compact tractor society. I have a John Deere 4520 with FEL and fluid filled rear tires. My question is: I am looking to start mowing about 15 acres of alfalfa with my new machine and wondering if anyone runs a discmower with one of these...