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I am one of the first customers to complain when a company's "customer service" fails me and I am pretty slow to praise companies and businesses that provide great customer service. For the record I have nothing but praise for the folks at Greenwell Mfg who make Pat's quick hitch. I am a fan...

So here's the deal. I picked up a new John Deere 4066r with a cab back in January. Let me say for the record that this is one incredible tractor. I know there is some concern about Tier IV emission requirements but I decided to "throw caution to the wind" and buy the new technology. So far I...

I decided to title my topic as I did based upon a belief that some of the most enjoyable experiences in life are the simplest ones. Here is mine. Many of us have experienced the frustration/anger of dealing with the new fuel containers that have a poor system of venting which results in low...

I received the Summer 2011 edition of "The Furrow" which many of you know is a worldwide farm magazine published by John Deere. In this issue there is an advertisement for the new for 2011 3000 and 4000 Twenty compact tractors. The ad goes on to state that there are now up to five available...

I'm going through some significant "ComfortGuard Cab withdrawl" right now. Of course I knew I would when I sold the 4720. A Minnesota winter, climate change or no climate change, demands some help for the tractor operator. So, my trusty JD dealer orders me the weather enclosure for the 3720. I...

I've been using the 3720 for about two weeks now and continue to be amazed at the power of this tractor. As some of you may know, I sold my 4720 with the factory cab because I needed a smaller tractor without the cab. I am curious as to what you folks are seeing with the maximum travel speed...

My 3720 was delivered on Thursday and I'm trying to decide what to do with regard to a radio. Jensen makes the mini radio kit for John Deere and others and the kit has the speaker brackets that are designed for the ROPS. It looks like a nice fit. I have some questions. Has anyone used one of...

I was on the Johndeere.com website ready to build a new 3720 and I see for MY2011 you can get a an option called Dual Mid and Single Electrohydraulic Rear SCV. I'm confused and perhaps someone can clarify. The information suggests that it is only available on the cab tractors but there are...

2008 John Deere 4720, ComfortGard cab, Air suspension seat, rear work lights, rear wiper, am-fm-cd player, automotive cruise update, speedmatch, loadmatch, 3rd hydraulic valve, Industrial tires, telescoping draft links, 400X loader with 3rd function hydraulic line kit, skid steer loader...

I made a tough decision. Here's the story. Back in January 2008 I bought a new 4720 with the factory ComfortGuard cab. It's a tremendous tractor and from December until the April it is the ideal tractor for me. Plowing snow and hauling firewood is a real joy with this tractor. However. I have...

My Flojet 2100-808 1.8 gpm pump on my tractor supply sprayer failed after 7 years of service. The exact replacement pump runs around $130 so I decided to try and save a little money, or I thought I would save some money. I found a new Flojet 2100-884 pump on the popular internet auction site...

Like new John Deere heavy duty broom/sweeper that came off an X748. Includes quick tach mounting bracket and hydraulic angling. Should fit X400, X500 and X700 tractors. I have both mid pto for the 2wd and 4wd tractors. You can take your pick. Sweeper lists for $4700 new and asking $2100...

I was looking at a 5425 that one of the local dealers has that has two work lights mounted on each corner of the cab instead of the single light like I have on the 4720. It seems as though I can never get enough light for plowing snow or other evening chores. I think I have enough alternator...

I have a three point hitch mounted log splitter that I use on the JD 4720. It seemed like a good idea at the time to avoid having another engine to maintain and another reason to use the tractor. However, just running the 4720 at about 1800 rpm, which provides plenty of hydraulic power, takes...

I picked up a used Worksaver SG36 pto powered stump grinder this past weekend. The unit requires two sets of hydraulic couplers for operation. I have the 3rd valve (rear) that I used for the side to side control and my plan was to use the loader curl couplers for raising and lowering the...

I'm depressed. SE Minnesota is getting pretty good winter storm today. We had about 6" of snow on top of about 5" yesterday. The winds are picking up and are expected to blow 30-40 mph tonight and tomorrow. I was out plowing this afternoon. The cab heat issue is resolved, at least for now...

I've had my 4720 with the factory cab almost a year now and it seemed like it took a long time to warm the cab to a comfortable level. It was about 20 degrees last night and it was nearly 20 minutes before I had reasonably warm air coming from the heat ducts. Last winter it was much colder and...

I was leveling with the box blade this afternoon and the three point hitch failed. The lever in the cab is moving the cable but there is no movement of the rockshaft. My local dealer is sending someone out tomorrow but I was curious if anyone had some thoughts on what has failed.

I picked up a new Compact Utility Tractor Implemens & Accessories brochure on Saturday and Deere lists a couple of new items for our compact tractors. One of the items I'm most interested in is the EH 3rd SCV kit "that lets the operator control the hydraulic flow from the joystick to the...

I recently purchased a used F725 front mount mower. These are nice mowers, I owned one ten years ago, but the hydraulic lift feature isn't what it should be. You can lift the mower with the hydraulic control but you have to hold it up to keep the mower suspended. As soon as you let go the...

I am ready for the first oil change and noticed the operators manual says there is a different part number for the cab tractor (RE519626) vs. the non cab tractor (RE518977). Why would there be any difference in oil filters for cab vs. non cab tractor? When I told the parts department I needed...

Since I was quick to point out any little problem with the New Holland TC40D and DAs I owned prior to the JD 4720 I fell an obligation to "nip" Deere when they fail as well. Last week the front winshield wiper failed. The rear wiper continued to work so I knew it was not the fuse as both...

Perhaps I should have posted this in the New Holland section but here goes. Back in January I traded my New Holland TC40DA with the Curtis Cab for a John Deere 4720 with the ComfortGard cab. Attached are a few pictures of the old friend followed by some of the new arrival. I must admit the...

While plowing snow last week in zero degree weather in a John Deere 4720 with a ComfortGard cab warmed to 65 degrees listening to Springsteen's "Majic" CD I had to ask myself the following question: "When you turn your compact utility tractor on, Does it return the favor"? The answer is yes.

The 4720 with ComfortGuard cab was delivered yesterday. I didn't take any pictures but I believe it is both a federal and state law that pictures must be posted when a new tractor arrives. I will comply with those laws later today. Wow, what a tractor. I test drove a ComfortGuard cab a month ago...

I am looking at a used 7' #84 front blade that is supposed to fit the 4500-4700 and Ten series tractors. Deere doesn't list the 84 blade for the 4000 Twenty tractors on their site. Any thoughts on what it would take to modify the attaching pieces so that it would fit my soon to arrive 4720.

Can anyone supply me with the heighth of the 4000 series tractor with the comfortguard cab with the 17.5-24 industrial tires?

I posted on the New Holland forum that I was trading my TC40DA for a JD 4720 with an add on Curtis cab. Some folks have suggested that I consider the 4520 to drop the cost a bit but then upgrade to the factory ComfortGuard cab. I'm very close to a decision to upgrade to the nicer cab but have a...

Barring some disaster between now and Monday morning I plan on ordering a JD 4720 E-hydro, Curtis Cab and a 400X loader. My local Minnesota dealers weren't as fond of my New HOlland as a couple of dealers in Wisconsin were. I will have to drive a bit to get it but the price difference is worth...

Over the past week I keep getting those annoying pop-up ads on ebay. Its only on ebay. All of the current pop up elimnator software seems to work because I don't get them on other sites. Terry

I am looking at a 4720 with a 400X loader that I would install the John Deere Third function hydraulic accessory that provides hydraulic couplers to the front of the loader to operate the grapple attachment. Deere lists it as BW15260. Does anyone have this installed on their loader? If so...

I am looking at a possible trade of my TC40DA on a JD 4720. My TC will clear my garage door opening if I drop the rear tire pressure just a bit. It's nice to work in the garage rather than in the pole shed. If I purchase the 4720 it will be an open station tractor with a Curtis Cab. The cab on...

I'm on my third TC40D and DA in the last 6 years and have the same problem with the rattling ROPS. In the past I've used a piece of round baler belting between the ROPS hinge which seems to take care of the problem. However, when I fold the ROPS I typically lose one of the pieces and have to...

I've narrowed my choice between the Cub Cadet 4x4 Utility vehicle and the JD HPX. Deere claims their 4 wheel drive system is a true 4 wheel drive system unlike the 3 wheel drive systems that the others use. Can some one clear up the difference between these two systems?

I am looking at a new purchase of a Cub Cadet 4x4 utility vehicle. I saw one at the Minnesota State fair and was fairly impressed. Does anyone have one and what is your opinion of this vechicle?

Let me tell you what triggered this post. My brother is moments away from placing an order for a new John Deere 4720, CX self leveling loader, 72" midmount mower and 6' rotary cutter. I'm trying to talk him into the air suspension seat option. I'm also suggesting the "I-match" three point hitch...

I can going to pick up my Northern Tool three point hitch log splitter this weekend. The splitter doesn't come with the hoses. I am going to attach this splitter to the New Holland TC40DA. To save some time I thought I would have my NH dealer make up some hoses in advance. Can anyone with a...

This weekend my brother and I are going to jointly purchase a three point hitch mounted log splitter that uses the tractor hydraulics. The splitter will be used on my New Holland TC40DA and his future John Deere 4520. Since the splitter will be moving back and forth between tractors are there...

I was at the Minnesota State fair today and saw a new 3720 with a factory cab with AC. It was an impressive unit. Unfortunately, the doors were locked so I couldn't check out the inside. The cab looks a little like the factory cabs on the 5000 series tractors. I took a few pictures. What do...

Using a \"Mr. Heater\" in Curtis Cab A pre-warning of winter arrived in Minnesota yesterday. Temperatures in the 30s and a gentle "breeze" out of the northwest at about 35 mph has caused me to think about putting on the Curtis soft side cab on my TC40DA. At least there are no mosquitos...

Guys, I need your help. I posted a year ago about the need to "T" into the warning lights on my TC40D to connect a 7 pin connector so I can run a set of tail lights and flashers on my hay wagaon. I wanted to avoid using splice connectors into the existing wires. Well I'm back again but this...

I actually got to spend two days at the Minnesota State Fair. Last Thurdsay I went by myself and Sunday I took the family. The day by myself gives me more time to visit the tractor sites. When I stopped at the JD display I of course immediately noticed the new 4320, 4520 and 4720. After a few...

I was checking the Polaris web site and see that they just announced for 2005 an 800cc fuel injected Sportsman. As an owner of a 2002 Sportsman 700 I have always been a bit disappointed with the power. My 2001 Sportsman 500 H.O. was very close with respect to power, weighed about 80 pounds less...

I took a drive to Belle Plaine Minnesota to look at the new 4720. I was impressed. The tractor didn't have the 400X loader. Parked right next to a 4320 was a nearly new 4710 and it gave me a chance to compare the two. You sit quite a bit higher on the 20 series although the downward slope of...

With the help of another TBN member I was able to find a plug that fits the grill guard on the TC40DA perfectly. We found the plugs at Caplugs.com. I was referred to their nice folks at the Minneapolis distributor who gave me four free samples. I tried to purchase the plugs but they normally...

I took delivery of a TC40DA in early April and have about 20 hours on the tractor. I traded a two year old TC40D with 350 hours. The tractor is working fine but since delivery has a nasty quirk. It fills my shed with smoke when it starts and runs rough for about 10 seconds or so. After that the...

I just installed the grill guard on my TC40DA. The horizontal part of the guard is basically steel tubing probably about an inch and a half in diameter. The ends are open which will allow dirt and moisture to accumulate. I installed a brush guard bumper on a Polaris ATV a few years ago that...

I posted a message a week ago that I had traded my TC40D for a new TC40DA. One of the additions I made was having the dealer route the hydraulic hoses for my Worksaver Grapple attachment to the front of the 17LA loader so I didn't have run 15 feet of hydraulic hose from the grapple to the rear...

After about 5 months of intense mental anguish I made the decision to trade my 2 year old TC40D with SuperSteer for the new TC40DA, again with Supersteer. Last fall I had posted here a couple of times that my next tractor would not have supersteer but I was worried that I would not be satisfied...

When the snow is too deep to plow using the 7' rear blade on my TC40D I use the FEL. Using the bucket level indicator helps keep the bucket level but I occasionally dig into the driveway. I know this problem has been discussed regarding the rear blade but I can't remember any discussion with...

Snow Plowing-The last bastion for the Man\'s man You southern tractor guys don't know what your missing. Plowing 8" of snow with the TC40D, 7' rear blade, Curtis Cab warmed up to about 55 degrees, may be the most gratifying task left for us. The women's movement has taken away some of the jobs...

I finished installing the Curtis Cab on my TC40D but I think I need more output from the alternator. I have 4 fifty five watt work lights, defroster fan, windshield wiper and the two-speed heater fan. This plus the tractor headlights and taillights must be pushing the alternator's 40 amp output...

I was at the New Holland dealer on Saturday looking at friend's new TC33DA that just came in. I actually like the look of the new restyled tractor but the new loader frame completely blocks the view of the decal on the tractor. The new loader has the same decal on the curved arm but when the...

I must have gotton moisture in the tilt steering mechanism on the TC40D. The latch will not hold the wheel in place. It moves up and down. I sprayed a little WD40 into the area where it pivots and the latch freed up. However, when I went out to use the tractor last night it was frozen again. I...

I picked up my Curtis Cab from my NewHolland dealer yesterday. My son and I started the installation about 5:00 pm and had it completed by about 8:00 pm. We havn't got to the windshield wiper, defroster fan or heater yet. That is probably going to wait until the weekend. I was fairly impressed...

I have a set of warning/tail lights that I installed on my hay rack that I use for hauling wood and the occasional hayride. When I had my JD 4400 I purchased the 7 pin connector that connects into the wiring harness in the back of the tractor. The wires are already there, they are easy to get to...

I'm meeting with my NewHolland dealer later today to get his price on a trade of my TC40D (with Supersteer) and the New TC45DA. As I've posted before I am pricing the 45 without Supersteer. I like the look of the new DA series. I'm going with the 45 now as it will be available with the mid pto...

I have 275 hours on my TC40D with the Supersteer front axle. Initially, I was an advocate of Supersteer. I was removing the loader when I wasn't using it and that incredibly tight turning radius was great. As the "newness" of the tractor wore off, and I became a bit more lazy, I left the loader...

In an effort to get my twin sons (age 13) a bit more enthusiastic about the chores I am assginging them this summer using the TC40D I wanted to install the fender mounted radio I had on my JD 4600. I had made a plate that attached to the fender bracket and ROPS on the JD and it worked pretty...

I have a Worksaver grapple attachment for the loader on my TC40D. It works beautifully but requires me to snake the hydraulic lines under the right foot step then up over the rear axle to hook to the couplers in the back. The procedure required me to crawl under the tractor to fish the lines...

Building \"carry all\" for frontloader? I know I am bad but ocassionally I use my front end loader on my TC40D to lift me up to do some chores like window cleaning, staining, gutter cleaning, etc. I thought I would like to build platform that would attach like the bucket but would be aboud 6...

What is the latest scoop on the rumor of new styled loaders for the Class II Boomer? I keep hearing rumors of loaders similar to the 16LA and !7LA loaders that fit the Class III Boomers. Anyone have any info out there? I'm thinking of going to a class II boomer (TC33D) from my current TC40D to...

I was reading the post from the owner of the TC35D who was having some trouble with his dealer getting repairs done in a satisfactory manner. His frustration with the customer service department at Newholland must be a bit frustrating. While I've not had to deal with the customer service folks...

My TC40D is my first tractor with industrial tires (can't recall the size right now). I will be using the tractor with the loader and a 7' rear blade for snow removal. I will be using it on a gravel driveway as well as a blacktop one. Will I need tire chains? Is there a clearance problem with...

I was curious how many of us with a class III Boomer would like to see a extra range with the hydro transmission. I like the powershift feature in the current 2 range system but there are times when a mid range would be nice. I seldom used anything but the B range on my Deere 4300, 4400 and 4600...

I started the post last evening regarding the issue of lending tractors/equipment to friends, relatives, neighbors. etc. The responses were fairly consistant and that most of us agreed we would rather do the job for them rather than lend out the equipment. Of course there were exceptions such...

I was curious what other TBN members thought of relatives, friends, neighbors, who frequently arrive at your doorstep with an urgent need to borrow some of your equipment. Maybe I'm over reacting but in the last three weeks I've had my brother need my utility trailer and two section drag. I've...

Brad made a point in earlier post that there seemed to be a number of TC40Ds purchased recently. I agree, I'm one of them. I was curious, how many members of the TBN are owners of the Class III Boomer family (TC35D, 40D, and 45D)? Perhaps just a quick post if you own.

TC40D\'s deluxe three point hitch I removed my Worksaver post hole auger tonight and switched over to the 6' box blade. The NewHolland's deluxe three point hitch really proves its value in cases like this. The telescoping draft links make the job so much easier. Additionally, the anti-sway bars...

Last night I detached the 17A loader from the TC40D and earlier tonight reatached for practice. I used Jim's detailed instructions and everything worked pretty well accept I had a very difficult time getting the pin in the right side into the attaching frame. I tried every combination I could...

The wait is over. The new TC40D was delivered about 6:00 p.m. yesterday. I Used it for about an hour. The safety switch in the seat is a bit annoying as you have to have the range selector in neutral and the parking brake set to avoid killing the engine. That will take a bit of getting used to...

With a little luck I will taking delivery of a new TC40D tomorrow. My dealer was installing the two rear hydrualic remotes today. All he has left is to install the block heater, switch over the 17A loader to the quick attach bucket and run on the dyno for about a half hour. I was oringally going...