john deere 4300

Aftermarket Hood New in box. Includes Fuel Lid I purchased it and don't need it now. Never installed. Located in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada (P1P1R3) $300 no taxes

John Deere 4300- I have this fluid leak in my left front tire area and was wondering what and where the fluid is coming from and how I can repair it. I am just guessing it is a seal gone bad in the front axle. Any thoughts will be appreciated. Posting a few photos to highlight the problem,

On my 1999 JD4300 - I want to convert the exhaust from exiting out by the lower left front to vertical exhaust through the hood. Can anyone inform me of the kit and part number I could buy to do the job?

Hi My 4300 starts but when I put the shifter to forward or reverse the engine turns off. I want to know if there is a disconnect switch malfunctions and how to find it.

JD 4300 turn to start, no response, no cranking

How tough is it to replace brakes on a JD 4300, my wife won't drive it because the brakes are to tuff to push to stop.

JohnDeere 4300 year 1999 service manual looking for wet clutch service and parts manual+ spec on oil in clutch someone has above for sale, or is there a lien to fin info? bob , from sherbrooke, qc canada thanks 🙏

John deere 4300 stalls dies when letting off clutch in forward and reverse. Runs fine until then. Anyone have this problem that could help.

I have recently inherited a jd4300 hst. I have figured out most of the knobs and levers but the large pedal on the right side above the forward and reverse pedals (there is a large P on the pedal) just escapes me. The parking brake is a hand pull left of the seat an it activates the console...

I have recently inherited a jd4300 hst. I have figured out most of the knobs and levers but the large pedal on the right side above the forward and reverse pedals (there is a large P on the pedal) just escapes me. The parking brake is a hand pull left of the seat an it activates the console...

I read Dee Gaylord's excellent youtube tutorial on front axle seal replacement for his 4310. I also have a small oil drip out of the plug (about 3" diameter) at the bottom of the front gear case. It looks like you have to punch it and pry out and replace ($12). Looks like it keeps oil in and...

Looking for a transmission housing part # yz80911

I have a 1999 John Deere 4300 that won't crank. I bought it new and it has served me well. It currently has 1300 hours. Prior to now, I might have had to jiggle the power reverser lever whilst turning the key to get it to turn over. Now that trick no longer works. It's as if it is in gear. I put...

JD 4300 gas gauge is pegged and so is temp gauge, but rpms work and hour meter. Is it most likely the sending units on gas and temp or the cluster. I understand the cluster for these models is finicky and has known issues. TIA

I have a JD4300 with a 430 front loader and I would like to know if I could substitute the fluid filled tires ballast with more weight one the 3p hitch. I am currently in the middle of fabricating a 3p hitch receiver to carry those ammo cans filled with lead. As per the manual, it requires a 3p...

Looking for advice on JD 4300…..bogs down when warming up if you try to go forward too quickly. I try to let it warm up but in high range (C), pressing the forward pedal the engine bogs down but will recover if you let off. It does better if you start in A but that too slow. It’s like starting...

Can anyone tell me where to check the hydraulic fluid level at, I have looked and can not find it

New pics of the grapple "The Thumb" that I like a lot for moving brush and logs after cutting trees.

My 4300 syn reverser goes forward then jumps in reverse. Almost like tractor is trying to go forward and reverse at the same time. It stalls the motor. That KS for your input.

My jd4300 was smoking very slightly, i need advice on this Thanks

Hello, I have a 2001 JD4300 and have developed a leak, but cannot pinpoint where it is coming from. I am attaching some pics, as if some of you are better inclined and may have had the same issue. Thanks.

My 2000 JD 4300 wont crank. The other day It started right up I pulled it out of the barn and parked it. When I went to start it up to put it away it wont crank. I get a click like the fuel shut of solenoid is working and I've checked the safety switches. 14.2 volts at battery terminal and...

Note: I initially posted this in a general forum. A member recommended I post to this forum instead. Not sure how to delete my prior form. Apologies for the poor form. Also, I'm currently in the process of replacing the tensioner for the pedal assembly. It was stuck in the "compressed"...

i have a jd 4300 that the loader settles down quite fast iknow its not the lift seals , i want to check the load check valve but there is 3 of them, which one is for loader lift cylinders?

First time poster here. Glad to join the community. I have a John Deere 4300 HST that came with a house we purchased earlier this year (February of 2021). It has about 2700 hours on it and I spend approximately 8 hours a week working on it as something "else" happens (little stuff so far...

When I got out to bush hog this fall my tractor would quit when I would angle to go up a hill. It didn't usually start happening until I was at least 20 or 30 minutes into bush hogging. It won't restart until after a couple minutes. Thus far I've checked to make sure that the radiator screen...

how do I know what hydraulic top link I need for a John Deere 4300 and any suggestions where to get one ?

I have a 99' John Deere 4300 with a 300x loader on it. I lifted up a Befco finish mower to bring up to the house to work on it. Lifted it up no problem then I shut the tractor off and when I tried to pick it up again it was having trouble lifting it. It was straining pretty bad and the only way...

Anything on my 3 point will not hold position. Can't even hold up light pine straw rake. I'm thinking internal seal leaking fluid. Anyone had this issue?

greetings i removed the radiator off a 4300 for a neighbor and he's going to take it for repair sometime.... anyway as soon as i removed the plate that the hood latch is attached to, the rod and spring went flying out... i have no clue how to put it back on. any help is appreciated.

Could not get it to start last winter when was well below zero and I needed to move some snow, Promised my self I would install one this summer, Looking for recommendations,

With an attachment hooked up and in the lifted position it slowly drops and then lifts to the top position. Continually repeating. Thanks to Joe for the tech. manual, i followed the tests in the tech. manual. The lift cycle test was in specs., so was the rate of drop/stop valve adjustment...

I have a JD 4300 that overheats within about 5 minutes of first crank. I'm assuming this is the thermostat that likely needs to be replaced? Belts look fine, plenty of coolant. Anyone know if the JD thermostat M811034 would be interchangeable with something I could get at the auto parts store...

Got a 2002 JD 4300 HST that has around 2000 hours on it (panel died years ago)? This little JD has done lots of hard work over the years. I've had to repair a few items but it's served me pretty well. I bought it used around 10 years ago. I've actually been starting to shop for a new(er)...

Thank you for past responses. J Deere 4300, 2001 model, 1100 hours 1. Starting problem. Had no start problem 9-10 years ago, and it resolved itself. Now, have had the issue again, intermittently. Turn the key, cranks like a bandit, no start. Keep trying and eventually fires up and runs...

I purchased a 4300 sync reverser and it had no throttle cable for foot pedal. I have purchased the cable and bracket. Looking for pictures to see the route and how and where the bracket attaches. It will be on the right side, just behind fuse panel. The manual was no help. Pictures would be...

Finally got around to replacing the loose inner tie rods on the 4300. When i say loose, i mean they had about 3/16" axial play. I would watch the tires wobble in and out while driving straight. I checked with JD, and they wanted $100+ per tie rod end. Did some research and found that the Moog...

I have a John Deere 4300 HST compact tractor with a 420 front end loader. I am the second owner but have had the machine for over 10 years. I think it was built in 2000 and only has just over 300 hours on it. It has functioned normally for years. I have a problem I cannot figure out. I work...

New member, first post. I have a JD 4300 HST. When I step on forward or reverse pedal, it dies. When I engage rear PTO. it dies. I have bypassed the seat safety switch, I have replaced the switch that is activated by the forward/reverse pedals, and the two neutral safety switches. Fluid levels...

Shifting lever for the PTO clutch sheared the roll (spring) pin when disengaging clutch, leaving the PTO running the brush hog. Left it running to return to the shed, because shutting off the engine means cannot re-start with PTO engaged. Removed right rear tire, fender, and cover over the...

I recently purchased my first tractor, a JD 4300. I has the 420 loader on it, but the mechanism that allows the loader to be parked was all removed (handle, rod, spring, etc). The front frame (that connects to the push-rod), which is ultimately the parking stand, has two bolts through it...

My 3 point just recently started screwing up (more than usual). Since I've owned the tractor (2016) when I raise it all the way up the motor would labor, so I would have to move the lever down a bit to get it to stop. The other day, the 3 point started dropping all by itself. It was very...

Through the sight window I saw my fluid looked cloudy. Did a full drain with new main filter..cleaned and tightened fill cap. Ran for about 10 min. Still cloudy. I THINK it is water...could it be air? When i leave it overnight, the fluid (through the sight window) clears up...but after...

I would appreciate any insight you guys could offer about a problem I am having on a new to me JD 4300 2WD HST. It has 1,600 hours on it. When I picked it up I check operation in A,B,and C ranges and did not notice any issues at first. I also used the main brake and hit the FWD pedal at the...

I am stumped, I can start the tractor fine but as soon as I put it in gear is stalls even though I have not let out the clutch. The seat switch was disconnected years ago and I have no problem with that. Please if you have any idea where to look let me know

Hi all, I’m looking for opinions on this comparison. I’m considering my options for getting a 4x4 tractor with loader. I found these two at comparable price near me at $13k. Originally I was thinking a 20-26 hp tractor (Kioti ck20s or Deere 755), but for a little extra seems I could get...

2001 4300 with front loader. 4X4: Synch reverse tranny with shuttle shift. 2550 hours. Asking 9200, thoughts?

Did a couple hours of brush hogging along the woods trails and stopped at the shed to blow off the 513 brush mower before parking it. Back on the 4300 and "no start". What the ?? Couldn't leave it there, as it blocked the shed door and snow predicted. Poked around for a safety switch...

Gents I was using my 4300 Gear drive today to disk up a food plot and after about 5 rounds of running in Gear A 3. I switched to Gear A 4..... I went about 50 yards and it felt like I hit a brick wall. The tractor stopped. I tried shifting gears and something seemed to be locked in the trans...

Newbee Here I have a 2000 Model John Deere 4300 Sync Shift / Gear Drive Model 4wd with 430 Loader and approx 2000 hours on unit..... I recently developed an issue of getting Hydraulic oil in the motor.... The lift and power steering work fine, but after about 45 mins of use the engine oil is...

2002 4300 HST with 430 FEL. Recently started having issues with FEL being weak. 3 pt still seemed to work normal. PTO and HST drive seemed to have normal power. Issue seemed to be confined to FEL. Since it was due I went ahead and did a hydraulic fluid change and cleaned screens and filter...

Hi, my name is Pat and I inherited a 4300 john deere 3 speed sst from my father. I remember splitting the tractor with him to repair the range shifter fork as it had broken and less than 500 hrs. Now I have a new problem, 996 hrs. I was dragging the driveway the other day and after about 3 trips...

Hi, my name is Pat and I inherited a 4300 john deere 3 speed sst from my father. I remember splitting the tractor with him to repair the range shifter fork as it had broken and less than 500 hrs. Now I have a new problem, 996 hrs. I was dragging the driveway the other day and after about 3 trips...

Hi, my name is Pat and I inherited a 4300 john deere 3 speed sst from my father. I remember splitting the tractor with him to repair the range shifter fork as it had broken and less than 500 hrs. Now I have a new problem, 996 hrs. I was dragging the driveway the other day and after about 3 trips...

Just bought this used 508 hours So far I have done a full hydraulic oil flush with new filter and cleaned the tranny screen also did an oil change all John Deere oem filters and oils. I’m new to tractors and need help. About 80% of the time the when I shift from say b-3 to reverse it will grind...

With scr lever in neutral and/or all gear levels in neutral position the tractor will creep forward if parking brake is not engaged. Also if not attempting to move forward there is still a drag on the engine which all stops if the clutch is pushed in. Ideas? thanks in advance and once again...

Im new to tractors in general. Picked up 5 acres and figured I need a tractor to maintain it. I went to a local auction and picked up this beauty. 1998 john deere with only 508 hours with the loader and box scraper. Ive had a few issues already and need some help. 1) first issue is when I...

The neighbor has a John Deere 4300 and was using a 3 point PTO driven stump grinder. No big event or noise, but at some point the the tractor would not move forward or back and the rear PTO stopped. The 3 point still works as does the front end loader. The PTO shaft does not turn by hand...

My 02 4300 HST died and won稚 start. Several years ago I had an issue where it would die when I got off the seat and then not re start. If I would jiggle the pedals a little it would start. Investigation revealed that the microswitch that was depressed by a small roller up in the flywheel housing...

i have a 4300 with a SyncReverser transmission. It moves forward and reverse just fine. The issue is while having the forward/reverse lever is in neutral position. The machine drifts rearward. Has anybody had this happen to them? What was the problem? How did you fix it? background I bought...

2001 JD 4300 SRT 4WD tractor with 750 hours with 420 front end loader and 47 backhoe, purchased 2 weeks ago. I used it to move piles of dirt and debris from timber property that was clear cut in 2017. I used the tractor as a front end loader, not a bulldozer. I worked slowly knowing stumps...

I finally got around to installing the replacement gage cluster for my 1998 Deere 4300 HST and when I started it up the tachometer is sweeping in reverse direction. Idle reading is about 800 rpm, but when i rev up, the needle sweeps down to the zero peg. While I wait for a reply from the seller...

New to Forum Looking for Rear tires (355/80D 20) and parts for my 1999 John Deere 4300 in the Utah area or reasonable shipping. Hoping to find used tires rather then paying $800-$900 per tire. also need a seat and hood cover. I am the CEO of a 26yr old non profit (Advantage Services. Inc)...

I have a used 4300. The rear says it should be able to pick up about 2,200 lbs.? Well this is twice now the left lift linkage has broken on me. I had it welded once and now it broke in another spot. Both times in the threads. I was only picking up my disc at this time. Anyone have problems...

Hi, I'm going to be looking at a 4300 tonight. 1999 model year, 2500 hours, MFWD, rear and mid hydro, HST drive with cruise, 420 FEL. Anything to look out for? $13,500 is his asking price; seems a little steep for that many hours. Has turf tires; anyone know ballpark cost to get Ag tires...

I have a John Deere 4300 HST tractor. It only has about 830 hours and has been a great tractor. Here is my situation: The three point hitch raises and lowers just fine. However, when I have weight on the three point hitch such as a finishing mower in the raised position, it makes an awful...

I just acquired a JD4300 project (basket case), supposedly running when prev owner passed 5yrs ago, been setting out side,,i want to see if this boy is gonna run before I get to deep in it,,the wires going into the fuel solenoid are cut,,left about 6",,why I dont know, I dont see the other...

Looking for new OR used turf tires for my JD4300. Front and back. Size Front: 7.00 x 14 Size Back: 41x14.00-20 Located in Massachusetts. Thanks

For years i have put up with the problem of not starting so i replaced the thermistor and solenoid but i can稚 figure something out. Solenoid wont click hard or pull plunger in on start. Clicks hard on shut off great and shuts fuel off. The red black and white wires are connected well and...

So I've read a few post on here discussing some of the same problems I've been having , however , mine seems to be a little more difficult . Loader stopped working completely several months ago . Had to pull the lever down and to the left hard to get it to move at all . I flushed the system...

Just received my blizzard B74 today. Looks like a monster. was told to go slow and it should be just fine. Wish me luck!

I owned a John Deere 4300 that I bought new in 1999 and sold it 14 years later in 2013. I purchased some property recently and need a comparable tractor. It looks like the 3320 may have replaced the 4300 followed by the R series tractors. I have not followed new JD models recently and would be...

So - I just bought a '01 4300 with the model 48 backhoe attachment. There are some leaky hydraulic cylinders - both swing arms and the bucket cylinder are dripping. I am going to attempt to remove them and either replace, or reman them at a local shop. Couple questions: 1) Any tips / special...

Using Marvel Mystery Oil as a diesel additive. Any ideas recommendations or regrets?

Using Marvel Mystery Oil as a diesel additive. Any ideas recommendations or regrets?

Received a new TurboSaw LT3200 and used it on my JD 4300 today to lower the height of 50 or more spruce stumps, cleaning up a red oak/ white spruce plantation after 18 years since planting. Need to remove the spruce to let the oak grow. The JD 4300 handled the TurboSaw very well, but all that...

Hello: I have 1 1999 John Deere 4300 and I currently am having issues with my temp gauge on the console dash. Sometimes it will work just fine but lately it has slowly moved over to the pin on the right side of the gauge past hot. Sometimes the needle gets stuck there and I tap it and it...

Guys my 01 4300 starts up an will run as long as u keep the starter engaged,when u return the key to the normal run position it shuts down anyone had this issue?

Greetings, my name is Dan and I'm a total newbie as far as tractors go. I now own one, but I've never even used one in the past, so I'm probably going to have numerous stupid questions in the near future. The story is, that a friend of ours passed away from cancer and we have been trying to...

Hello all! I recently sold my Kubota BX24 that was an awesome little tractor, just not big enough. I bought a 2001 John Deere 4300 to replace it. I am already starting to feel a little buyers remorse. Hopefully my friends here can help me though. It feels like I am having some sort of...

When changing filter, or cleaning screen, does the hydraulic start flowing out, or just what's in the filter?

When changing filter, or cleaning screen, does the hydraulic start flowing out, or just what's in the filter?

Hi all, I see the earlier post from today, my problem is a bit different. Turn the key, nothing happens (no lights either) but can jump it to start. Got it back to the barn, turned it off, and dead as can be. I replaced the battery last month (it was 7 years old). Pulled the battery and...

I was buying hay spears from Titan Industries (which, by the way has some excellent prices on the limited number of things they make), and saw they made an 8' snow pusher. I bought the pusher and the adapter to convert from skid steer to JD loader mounts. I was interested if it would do a good...

Something happened today that has me worried. I had unloaded the tractor and was about a mile down a dirt road clipping along probably around 12 mph when the tractor suddenly locked up and skidded to an immediate stop. It was so abrupt that I thought i ran into a stump or something and there was...

Not sure if this is a hydraulic problem or mechanical. Owned the tractor since new, about 6000 hrs on it. Today I had the splitter on the 3pth with the splitter down on the ground. Easy splitting wood. At one point things seemed to momentary "lock up" and when I went to lift the splitter to...

Hi All Very first post and excited to listen to like minds! Im trying to determine the pressure out and in ends of the pipe in the pic below, (in other words, the flow direction) Im trying to determine what A , B and C are in the pic ( Bis obviously a Hdy line) on the A's which is the Pressure...

Hi All Very first post and excited to listen to like minds! Im trying to determine the pressure out and in ends of the pipe in the pic below, (in other words, the flow direction) Im trying to determine what A , B and C are in the pic ( Bis obviously a Hdy line) on the A's which is the Pressure...

Is gear transmission oil change the same thing as hydraulic oil change?

I finally got something to use my 3-point hitch for, and I need some help. The center link that came with my tractor is a Cat1 to Cat2 link. I originally thought I could just buy a bushing for the cat2 end, but there are "handles" welded on the link that hit my mid-mower hydraulic hoses...

I have a JD4300 with a 430 FEL. I am unable to simultaneously lift and tilt the bucket. The loader feels strong otherwise. It will lift fully, tilt fully, and has power to lift the front of the tractor off of the ground. I am just unable to tilt while lifting. I'm assuming this is not...

I am thinking of getting a backhoe attachment for my 4300. Besides the JD 47 and 48 what others will fit my tractor.

Hi Folks, I have a JD 4300 that sometimes will not turn over using the ignition switch, starts fine by jumping starter solenoid, sometimes starts fine on its own, wasn't a big problem but the condition seems to be getting worse. I've seen a lot of forums on these tractors not starting do to not...

My 1999 JD 4300 HST engine dies when the PTO is engaged. I have checked the seat switch and it appears to be functioning correctly. Any suggestions what to check next would be appreciated.

I have a JD 4300 HST and I'm overdue to flush the cooling system. I'm concerned about opening the radiator petcock. My owner's manual shows a photo of a metal petcock but my tractor's radiator has a plastic valve shaped like a wingnut. I found this valve very hard to turn and moved it about 1/2...

Hello, I have a JD 4300 that will not start. It will not turn over at all but battery is fully charged. I have read many threads with the same topic and many have replaced the "thermistor" behind the fuse box. I can't find a thread where they say thermistor replacement worked if the tractor...

I have been using my 4300 a lot lately and the motor has turned off on and I cant figure out why. It only happens when I have been using it for a while and then when I go over a big bump or rock the engine dies. Some times I can restart it right away but most of the time I have to wait around...

I just bought a new to me 4300 and the tires on the front are pretty well bald. Right now it has what I assume to be the stock Carlisle 27 8.50 15 turf tires on it. I saw a guy up here with a Kioti that he had put winterforces on the front and I kind of liked the idea. He had a loader on the...

Tractor is a JD 4300 4wd. I bought it with the house in May. When we looked a the place in February it was in the garage with a snow plow on it so I took the hint and got a decent price on it. Main uses are snow plowing the driveway, plowing my small garden, and hauling crap around. I have...

As the title says guys I am working on a JD 4300 tractor. The problem I have is that it engages fine but disengaged really hard, and I mean really hard. It keeps breaking the roll pins. I changed the springs inside the pto brake and clutch, shift collar and spring, and a cracked hub on the brake...

Any one have a pdf of the JD 4300 manual? I lost mine in a move and I cant seem to find any free ones online.

Hello, while installing the third scv kit and removing the rear wheels I found that the bolts that held the retainer on the rear axle housing had pulled away, cracking a chunk out of the housing. Since the housing is all one piece I assume the only fix is to replace the whole housing. Anyone...

I was hoping some of you more experienced tractor owners could point me in the right direction. I have a JD 4300 4wd hydro that stops dead in its tracks like you hit a brick wall. This occurs very infrequently and eventually allows me to start again. I will be driving along at different...

I was mowing last weekend with my JD 4300 compact utility tractor and noticed the steering wasn't responding, and looked down and had hydraulic fluid leaking. It is leaking from one of the steering hydraulic hoses. How easy is that to fix and replace myself?

My buddy got a good deal on a 2000ish 4wd 4300 but both front axle seals are leaking. Once the bevel gears are removed, there is a large hole under the end of the axle. inside this access hole is a spanner type nut. This nut has to come out to replace the upper seal, but we cannot find a spanner...

I have a 1999 model 4300 john Deere compact utility tractor with a 430 front end loader. It has 500+ hours on it. The hydraulic fluid and filter has been changed twice since new. There is a slow leak down on the front arms and bucket, even when the engine is operating. In addition the 3 point...

Hello Everyone! So my 430 FEL has been acting weird, not holding height with or without load, and if I have a load in the bucket and pull back about 10-20 percent on the control, the loader drops. Also dumping the bucket sometimes the bucket stops then 3 seconds later it completes the...

Hi all, I recently saw a JD4300 for sale,year 2001, 720 hours on it, tires like new, hydraulics for FEL on board, 1x double hydraulic output at the back, manual shifting, 540 PTO. Asking price is 9800$. I'm sort of interested since parts for my Hinomoto are becoming hard to find. Besides that...

I recently picked up a JD 4300. I know they were manufactured from 1998-2003. Can anyone tell me what year this one is from? Thanks......Dave

Im new here at posting but ive lurked on this page for a while, never thinking id need help, well the day has come. I have a John deere 4300, and its leaking from the bottom of the front axle. It started when I raised the front up by the loader to remove the wheel to get the tire fixed, and then...

I bought a JD 4300 from the owner of the house that we are buying. Tractor comes with a 430 loader, bucket, blade, and a Frontier RC2060 brush hog. I want to pick up a finish mower and a small plow for the garden. Tractor is a hydrostatic 4wd...

Is there a list of which belly mowers fit which tractors for John Deere? Specifically will a 72" mower from a 870 fit on a 4300? The guy I am buying a house from has offered me a killer deal on his 4300 but doesn't have a mower for it. A mower off of a 870 just popped up for sale locally. Dave

I'm looking at a 2000 JD 4300; 4x4; HST; 750 hours; 420 loader; good tires; shed kept; clean and good shape based on photos. I haven't seen in person yet. Told there is a problem with hood support arm. Seat wear. He used it mostly to put in food plots He is asking $13,500. What do you think...

Hello guys, Names michael. After owning a deere 4100 HST for 5 years and zero issues i decided to upgrade to the 4300 HST.... I love the older compacts.... I bought the 4300 about two weeks ago from a really cool guy that sells compacts on the side.. I noticed it was hard to steer as soon...

My 2001 , 4300 has been starting hard in the cold weather. If I warm it up after a few minutes it will start right up I am thinking maybe it's time to change out the transmission oil .it's been about 200 hrs sense the last change. I use this tractor more in the fall and winter for firewood and...

Looking at a 4300 that is for sale in my area, it has a transmission problem, it will not go forward at all, reverse works fine in all gears and all ranges, tractor looks and runs good , 4wd and loader, , he is wanting 6200 for it, don't know if this a good deal or not, any thoughts on this...

Hello all! Well my situation is this..... Up here in CT, we have had a moderate amount of snowfall in a short amount of time. Using my 4300 To push some piles back in the street I noticed my right front hub seal leaking a massive amount of fluid. it also looks like Chocolate milk. Do you...

I notice the other day when trying to hook a attachment to tractor that my PTO was rotating.. I had the lever in the brake position and I could stop the PTO by my foot. I released my foot and the PTO began to rotate.. Its like the PTO break not working.. its seem like I can hear it bumping in...

It's a little cold outside. 20F. Recently, I have had a problem starting the tractor. It cranks fine, but doesn't start. Tried the manifold heater. Nada. After turning the start switch on and off a few times, I then cranked it and it started right up. I was thinking that the fuel solenoid...

Hello, I have a John Deere 4300 HST with a new problem. While plowing snow last night I had the tractor in low and while maneuvering the bucket I heard and felt a bang. The tractor stopped moving, I could raise and lower the bucket, I could engage the PTO, the high, medium, low gear selector...

Just bought my first tractor, a slightly used John Deere 4300 32 HP 4wd hydro and I am already looking for attachments I want to buy. My dad has a New Holland TC33D we have used for years so we already have a bush hog, post hole digger and a rear blade. The JD tractor came with a 72" belly mower...

I have a JD 4300 that I bought because it had a set of rear remotes. It came with a 60" belly mower that was plumbed into the rear remotes with hard lines. I didn't need it at that time and I have a 6' finish mower and ZTR so I took it off and never used it since. I recently have a need for it...

I had a gear drive 4200 and I upgraded to a 4300 that I bought because it had a set of rear remotes. It came with a 60" belly mower that was plumbed into the rear remotes with hard lines. I didn't need it at that time and I have a 6' finish mower and ZTR so I took it off and never used it...

2001 John Deere 4300 with 4 wheel drive and manual transmission. Over the past year the shifter has had issues finding reverse....no slipping...just having trouble actually shifting into gear. Now it simply will not go into gear at all. Replaced mounting hardware at base of shifter as the...

Trying to determine a price range for a 2001 JD 4300 w/ 430 loader. Good condition w/ less than 540 hours. Attachments include a quick detach 6' bucket & 5' root rake, 5' JD bush hog, box blade w/ rakes, 5' Linebach Line disc, and a 5' Sitrex finish mower. Any feedback would be appreciated!

Tom here with some ongoing electrical & starting issues with my dad's John Deere 4300 Compact Tractor (Sync Reverser model). The story started by the tractor refusing to start: went from a flawless, dependable unit to one now sitting under a leanto shed (at least it's out of the weather). Dad...

Hello All! Would like some input on installing 2 inch wheel spacers on my 02 JD4300. Problems? Design ok for it?? Thanks!

Hello everyone! I'm new to the tractor community and recently purchased a 2002 JD 4300 HST. Great machine!! I want to change all the fluids since I'm the new owner and confused on what oils to use.... Is Hy-gard used in both the HST transmission and rear axle? or GL5 in rear axle...

My 2000 deere 4300 sync reverser compact tractor forward - reverse lever is moving when clutch is pressed or released. I noticed they are both on the same shaft in the trans. but this does not seem normal I just bought this lemon of a tractor and trying to work out all the bugs. thans for any input.

Hello my john deere 4300 with sync-reverser trans. is popping the forward -reverse lever out of forward position when you release the clutch.The clutch is also sticking sometimes then engages. any body know about this.

A couple days ago I was using my 4300 HST and felt a jerk/pop in the steering wheel. It wasn't under a load or in a tight spot. I noticed an immediate change in the steering (power steering gone). I muscled it back to the shop (I was really close) and got off to take a look. I noticed the...

Hi folks, anybody have one of these apart? Looks like a leaky seal and who knows, maybe a worn bearing causing the seal to fail.

When I got my 4300 the scissor assembly was broken. It works but would not stay in position. Today I took it apart and found that the links (look like a figure 8) were connected at one end but not connected at the other end. I took the spring assembly apart and found that the mounting points on...

Hi gang, I have a Deere 4300 (30 HP, 3,000 lbs) with R-4 tires. My farm is a good sandy loam, very little clay. I need to break some new ground, looking to vastly increase my mini-farm to about 3 acres. Advice on plows and discs would be helpful and appreciated. Cheers, Sam

I was using my tractor this past weekend to move some dirt and I cut the tractor off. When I got back on it to start it wouldnt start. there is a white wire on the starter that i am guessing goes to the solenoid and ends up at the key switch. My father in law jumped it by skinning back a little...

I need help finding the rear PTO safety switch on my JD 4300 SyncReverser. I have spent too much time searching the internet for a picture and looking through my Technical Manual. I have read that it is right under your left but cheek when you are sitting on the tractor but I think that person...

Hi All, Picked up a used 4300 a couple months ago with less than 600 hours. Using it today went forward and picked up a load of sandy loam with the 430 loader, went to back up with the load and the tractor did not move. I switched into forward and again no movement. When I let the clutch out...

I like everything about my JD4300 except for the fact that the exhaust pipe exits right next to the left front wheel where gases blow right back into the operator's face. Perhaps I'm the only one who doesn't enjoy a lung full of diesel fumes, but I'm hoping someone else has figured out a way to...

I was using the bucket to push some brush to compact the pile. (bucket in the dump position) It hyper extended and now will not roll. I lowered the bucket and backed up with it on the ground to get it back from the hyper extended position. Now when I move the lever to roll the bucket, it lugs...

i need a wireing schamatic for a jd 4300 hst

Does anyone know the size of the lower Radiator hose on a 2001 jd 4300 it looks like 11/4 . I am planning on putting an in line block heater in the hose. Thank you for your help

My glow plug light does not light, it is 0 degrees F. and after I have the battery fully charged with my battery charger, it did start. It was a rough start, but it did start. does that mean the glow plugs are operating, and my glow plug light may be burned out? Or what should I do to figure...

While heading out to build a deer stand I happened to flip up a short log that went under the tractor. A hundred yards later I noticed my power steering getting weak and the drive got noisy. Looked under and found a pair of frost plugs in the front of the transmission/differential/rear drive...

I picked up my 3 spool valve tonight (bbl bm40) I see 2 choices for pressure input, and 2 for out, but when the power beyond is installed it will only work on the one port? I thought there was a third line out to tank? Or is that only on some larger valves? Is it as easy as the power beyond from...

Hello, I've been a lurker here for a long time and have gotten a lot of good info using the search function. I have a problem with my 4300 (year 2000 model) and can't figure it out. While I do all the maintenace on my tractor and can do some small repairs, I am not much of a mechanic and...

Greetings, Had some problems with my John Deere 4300 SRT starting ( it wouldn't ) and blowing white smoke ( last time it started). Had a friend of a friend whose a mechanic stop by an diagnosis it as a piston ring issue. Turn out that I had a ton of water in the tank due to someone using a...

I'm working on a john deere 4300 hst. the pto quit working. I took it apart and found it had the old shift paddles in it and they were worn bad. so I replaced them with the new style I also replaced the shift collor and pto clutch and brake fingers. Now the pto engages fine but you have to hit...

New member, first post. Hello everyone. Is there an after market source for the plastic parts on a John Deere 4300? The dealer prices are absurdly expensive.

I have a 99 4300 with 430 loader. the bucket rolls down forward and will not stay up. 3pt and power steering work fine. The lift on the bucket is very slow. I changed fluid and cleaned screen. The bucket wil only move with egine rev above 1500rpm. I found blue pieces of plastic and very fine...

Well, I purchased a 35' travel trailer to put on a vacation spot. I towed the trailer with my Chevy 2500 70 miles to the site and while pulling it up a logging road I hit a wet spot which bogged down my truck and the trailer. Luckily, I saw this coming and positioned my JD 4300 ahead of my truck...

Just picked up a '99 4300 with FEL. No deck but figured I would have the option this way to consider RFM/MMM. Found a good deal on a Woods PRD7200 for around 3k. JD dealer is telling me the MMM for the 4300 is no longer available. Can get for the 4500/4600 but that's it. He also advised me...

My JD 4300 needs a new engine--block too worn to resleeve. The engine is a Yanmar 3TNE84. I have found a used 3TNV84. Will this work without modifications?

Using the box blade yesterday and broke the connection point on the frame for one of the lift arms. I'm going to try and attach a picture in case it's not clear where I'm talking about. Anyway, I luckily found both small pieces. I ground the edges of all sides to give a nice deep v. I lined...

I am new to this site but I have a Jed 4300 with a backhoe the leveling arms where stuck in the up position so I took the seat off clean screen also the adjuster valve and valve under seat for flow rate it was working fine till I heard a loud bang arms went down and now there is now pressure any...

I was pulling my driveway, the other day, when I noticed Hydralic fluid spraying on the left front tire. I don't knoww if it's coming from a fitting or a pump.Has this happened to anyone else? searching for answers.

John Deere has 1100 psi on rear scv. Replaced the pump after screwing in relief valve and getting no results? Any ideas?

I have been a lurker on this forum for several years and love the site. Thanks for the knowledge you guys bring. I am looking at getting a rototiller this spring. I have a JD4300 32HP tractor, with HST trans. I belive it is rated for 25.5HP at the PTO. The spec for the rear width of the...

I have a 2001 JD 4300 HST 4x4 that I can't seem to get the parking brake to work. I have been lowering the FEL to the ground to compensate for now but would like to get a permanent fix. In the manual it shows a knob just below the instrument panel, on the right, that you are supposed to pull. My...

I cannot see the "float" in the fluid level window by the pto shaft. If I have put in too much fluid would I still be able to see the float? Please be gentle on me ... :)

suddenly I noticed that my 4300 seems to be "dragging" but will move. The brakes seem to be slightly engaged. The linkage all looks to be fine. Almost as if it will not fully disengage the brakes after using the parking brake. Does the hydraulic fluid level affect the brakes?

Hi All - I am new to the forum and have learned a great deal about my 4300 just by reading posts on here. Is a great resource. I bought my 4300 2 years ago and have only had one issue with front wheel bearing leaking (knock on wood). I have been reading the 4300 rebuild post by DFKRUG that...

I will be selling my 1999 JD 4300 in a few months and would like some other opinions on what it is a fair private party value. It is four wheel drive, hydrostatic drive, mid pto, r4 tires, 430 loader, and 740 hrs. I purchased it new and have all the book/records. It is in very nice condition...

I have a 1999 John Deere 4300 HST I will probably be selling in the next few months and wanted some advice on a fair value. It is four wheel drive, hydrostatic drive, has mid pto, R4 tires, and a JD 430 loader. It has 740 hrs and is in really nice condition. It has never sat outside overnight...

Oil leak from rear side of front axle pivot. Possibly leaking seal? How is pivot lubed? Axle oil? Possibly pinion seal bad. How difficult is axle assembly removal? How about seals?

How difficult would it be to re-engine a JD 4300 cut with a Yanmar 4tnv78? The stock engine is a 3tne84, not rebuildable. (Used 3tne84's are rare.)

Well, I recently finished another backhoe subframe. This may be my seventh or eighth? I lost count. This is for a 2001 John Deere 4300, and a new Prairie Dog 7.5, a Woods 7500 clone. I recently rebuilt this former rental tractor; the thread is here...

Hey guys, I was driving my JD4300 which is stored outside under a tarp and has had very limited use this summer. Started up fine, drove it approx. 100 feet and it just stopped driving. Lost the hydrolics to the bucket as well. Doesn't move at all. You have to forgive me as I know next to nothing...

I have a John Deere 4300 with the selectashift tranny. My right rear tire slips when a load is put on it(going up hill) when in two wheel drive I'm wondering what is happening and what is the fix?

Hi, i have a 4300 with a 430 loader and am close to buying a used JD 48 backhoe for it. my research indicates i need to install the "power beyond" kit (JD part # BM19537) and side mounting plates (JD part # BM19564). i understand once these are on the tractor mounting and removing the 48...

So heres the story... I took over a shop that has a 4300 JD sitting in the corner...it appears that the were trying to make spaghetti out of wiring for the electrical monster to eat lonk story short...they had an issue with the fuel shutoff solenid burning up. (i do have a new one) been reading...

I have a JD 4300 that cranks but won't start. I checked the air and fuel filter and all is ok with them. I just recently purchased the tractor and it has always started and ran strong. My uncle took it upon himself to drive it to the corner gas station and put some diesel in it. I was thinking...

For no apparent reason, 3 pt hitch arms quit lifting.

Good afternoon from muskoka Ontario I am new here so forgive me if I don't know what i am doing. I am having trouble getting my JD 4300 to turn over. It has been working fine but now there is no response when I turn the key. Hopefully someone can help me. Thanks

This is another chapter in my refurbishment of a 2001 John Deere 4300, started here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/247806-2001-john-deere-4300-hst.html Now I am ready to tackle the body. It needs a new hood and fuel door, which are missing, and I need to repair some of the...

Hello i am new to the site I have a john deere 4300 4wd utility tractor with a leak in the front axle inner seal. ( from miiddle of joint that turns) I am looking for repair information. Thank you john

This thread will show the repair efforts I went through to fix a sloppy FEL on my 4300 ex-rental tractor. This is a chapter in my refurbishment project on this tractor: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/247806-2001-john-deere-4300-hst.html This loader is the smaller of 2 OEM...

Purchased new in 1999. In the last few years tractor would not crank over sometimes until I pressed the forward and reverse pedals several times. Now it will not crank over at all. When I turn ignition key to start I hear a loud click in upper right hand corner of dashboard. Battery is...

I am starting this as a new thread, but it is really just one chapter in my concurrent thread, 2001 John Deere 4300 HST tractor extensive repairs and refurbishment: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/247806-2001-john-deere-4300-hst.html This is my 2001 JD 4300, and I need to...

This is my second one of these 4300 ex-rental repair projects, and as I wind it up, I will be posting the process here. Unlike the last 4300 I did, I will start new threads for the different major repairs, and link them here. That way, a particular repair is not buried deeply in such a long...

OK, I had a string of crazy events happen last Saturday while mowing in my pasture... my daughter pulled in and I turned off the tractor and walked 50 feet to the gate to meet her and during that time one of my horses went to the tractor, grabbed the keyfob and snapped off the ignition key. of...

There is a used 917 flail mower 6' for sale. I'm thinking it may be too much for my John Deere 4300 HST with 26hp at the PTO. I don't have any flail experiance to base this on though. Is it too much?

I'm trying to mount my 72" MMM on 4300. Is it suposed to mount to the front hole or the rear hole on the bars that go from the back of the mower deck to right behind the front wheels? Edit: I have the dedicated lift cylender and not the 3PT Hitch deck lift if that makes a difference. Thanks.

I recently noticed a fair bit of play in my left tie rod end so looked up the pt # on the web and called the dealer. He confirmed the pt # and got it on order. When I went to install it I found that the threaded portion was slightly undersized. Further checking showed that it should be a 1"...

The tractor cranks weakly, but won't start. Replaced the battery and had the starter checked at a specialty starter shop. What's the next step to trouble-shoot this?

Tractor steers very hard even when rpms are up to 2500. I connected a pressure gauge to the left and then to the right steering lines and preform the test as indicated in the tech manual by turning the steering wheel in the proper direction for each side and the output pressure in both were...

Hi, I am looking to get my John Deere 4300, four wheel drive, into an sweet set of gentle Turf Tires, R3 's. I'd be willing to trade the Ag tires it currently has, they are in good shape from light duty farm use (Roto tilling vegtable plots). Any leads, advice is welcome.

Hey folks, I'm changing out the transmission oil for the first time, are there any tricks or hints? I've purchased all the fluids, filter, and gaskets (ouch, $150). I plan on soaking the screen in brake cleaner. Just wondering if there are any potential snags to be aware of, I'm not a top...

Hi all, it's time to change the antifreeze in my JD 4300 (HST/diesel) and the manual calls for a mix of 50% antifreeze / 50% mix of water. Just wondering why that is?

While plowing snow a few days ago in 4WD, my 2000 model HST 4300 started dog-tracking as the right rear wheel stopped spinning. I've tried to find similar threads on this issue and I appoligize if this has been answered already. I've checked the hydro fluid level and it looks good, about...

New to list. I have a JD 4300 that cranks intermittently. When it works life is good, but when it is being difficult I turn the key and it doesn't turn over. I can start it by using a small jumper wire at the starter ground and putting the jumper into the connection where the small white...

Five or six years ago the lights went strange. Turn signals and hazard lights both quit flashing. After many hours with the dash torn apart I tracked the problem down and replaced the faulty unit that caused the grief. I remember that it was NOT the part I had expected... Now it has happened...

Looking for a very low hour JD 4300 hst 4wd mid mower and loader a plus! Will travel anywhere if the deal is right. CASH IN HAND! Send pictures to rwallacetractor@echoes

I'm new here. Read up on several threads regarding this topic. Attempting to troubleshoot the following: Tractor is parked. Turn the key, get dash lights, hour meter display, and a distinct click on the right side of the tractor, but it fails to turn over. In the past when this has occurred...

Top of the world to all on this 9/11 day !!!!! The US is still here and will be for a long time. My issues my 4300 front end loader and the rock bar will not lift up. I've check the fluid (had to add 2qt) still will not lift more then 3 inches (sometimes). Do I need to bleed the unite if so were...

My new to me JD 4300 is not starting The engine turns over but does not start. What would be the first things to look at or replace? This is my first tractor.

Hey Guys. I have a JD 4300 HST with approximately 1058 Hrs. on it. Bought the tractor used with around 900 Hrs. I have never had a problem until recently my Hydraulics just suddenly quit! Hydrostatic transmission works fine but the loader, 3 pt. hitch, and steering quit. Found that the suction...

I have a leaky seal on my left rear axle of my John Deere 4300, and am having problems removing the left rear axle. I have removed the 8 housing bolts and spring pin holding the locking rear differential. The housing comes off about 1/3 of an inch, and then stops. It is hitting on something...

A friend of mine owns this tractor, he started it up couple of days ago and the bucket came up slow, real slow and when he backed up to hookup his mower he lowered the 3pt and it wouldnt come back up. Now the bucket and the 3pt are not working at all, just stopped working with no sign of a...

Looking to purchase my first tractor here in GA to take care of 2400' of gravel driveway and bush hog 5-8 ac. on a 26 ac. home site. I have found a really nice 1 owner 1998 JD 4300 with 400 hours. Tractor is 2wd, hydrostatic trans., 5' loader430 model, 5' bush hog (Bush Hog brand), 5' disc...

Well I have had to give up my dreams of a new tractor. Don't want to put off building a house over a tractor purchase. I have found a 2010 CT 335 with a bushhog and landscape rake with just over 50 hours for $15,200. Looks nice, don't know why he is selling it yet. I have not sat on a 335...