After much research I replaced my JD 4720 with a Branson 5835r. Actually I kept the deere also. Anyway the Branson came with cat 2 3 point. Most of my equipment is cat 1. I don't mind using bushings on the side links but it is a pain on the top link. I have bought 2 different brand cat2/cat1...
Both men are in their 70's and no longer do any tractor work. The dealers here do not have any reliable mechanics or reputations . My county is becoming more and more suburbia and there are almost no real farmers any more. If I could find a good mechanic I would consider spending up to 10 grand...
That is a good point. I may give the dealer with the 6060 a call. See if they can't dig up a loader. i will go see the 5835r though. It looks nice and I can drive it. The other factor is the Branson is new and the Kubota is a 2018 for basically the same money. The m6060 is a bigger machine but...
As I stated in my previous posts my 2005 John deere 4702 is having issues that a good mechanic could probably fix ( except the problem with loader mounting holes) if I could find one..The 2 I used to use have totally retired. The two nearby dealers have both messed up repairs ( tractor lost a...
Ended up being a loose connector and a blown fuse. The fuse box has 2 30amp ,4 20 amp and 1 10 amp. Care to guess which one powers the hydrostatic transmission control module? That little 10amp. That could have been an expensive fuse. I have had that tractor since 2005 and that is the first...
Bush hogging in tall brush on my food plots and ran over a hidden stump. Tractor stopped moving and a 57 code came up. pulled the tractor to the barn and went online. Most posts said Hydrostatic controller fault, check fuse, wiring and then control box. I didn't find any wires or plugs pulled (...
I have noticed that no one talks about or recommends new Holland tractors. My tractor before the JD 4720 was a mid 70's Ford and it was a beast. Has New Holland got to be that bad?
I have considered keeping the 4720 as a farm implement tractor ( actually I plan to keep it anyway) My wife is really against a skid steer. I was leaning towards a dedicated Full-size frame backhoe (used) as a second tractor. The 4720 still has a strong motor and tranny. Its biggest problem is...
Just my two cents. I am a do it myself type for the fun of it and doing it the way I want it. I recently had my woods game cut of huge gums and pines. The cutters did a great job but there is still lots of tops and stumps. As I said in my other post I am also looking for a new tractor. I was...
newbury, that is a great idea. I have had friends score big on those kinds of auctions. I am in no hurry, my 4720 isn't dead yet. It just seems to always need something lately. I checked out LS tractors today. I think its out as I didn't get a warm fuzzy. First the dealer is a small operation...
. dbchaplin03 Sorry I missed that deal. Just saw it I spent 17 years in AF. Been to wright pat and Ramstein many times (C-5s). That part of Germany was my favorite trips. You will love it. I reside in Georgia now (32 years) and even though I am a Wisconsin yankee I love it. Enjoy.
Thanks for all of the replies. On my tractor the hours are near 1000. The tractor has been abused in that I used it above its capacities. It has popped numerous 2-3 inch pines and gums, moved lots of red clay maintaining woods trails and leveling ancient farm berms. The engine and trans are...