4020 Series Specs

[rockyridgefarm]

BTW, i just stuck a response to the shear pin vs. slip clutch thread. I wanted to note that I PREFER the PTO switch the way it is. Having to use a slip clutch (which is a good idea anyway) is fine when the current control is so well placed for finding it in a real hurry, should you need to turn it off...

I recently hadto repair the wiring, which was far easier than twiddling with bent or broken mechanical linkages. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[rockyridgefarm]

<font color="green"> Speaking of which, on this a.m., the MX8 is now listed under the 4720 attachments even through the 'consumer' forum. </font>

They are certainly reading this thread, and are noting the issues we raise....

 

[timb]

It just occured to me - I thought that JD was hinting something along the lines of "many current optional features will be standard". Outside of the DSCV joystick has anyone figured out what is now standard that used to be optional?

Outside of the joystick and by default the new engine's alternator - which if the JDParts entry is right is now 70 amps instead of the old stock 40 thereby elminating the need for the optional 55 amp unit! - I haven't noticed anything yet.

I thought the extendable draft links would be an obvious one since some competition does that, but they're still optional, as are any extra lights, along with (as far as I can tell) all the various electronic options for the hydro.

Tim

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I THINK THE TWO ELECTRONICS UPGRADES WERE COMBINED AT A REDUCED PRICE.

ooPS sORRY ABOUT THE CAPS!!!

It still could be possible to make telescopic draft std. at any time...

 

[rockyridgefarm]

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[JayC]

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That's quite a difference!

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I actually am surprised at how little differance there is... I will try and get a straight on shot at the same level, it seems the differances are more in perception, than actual...

 

[timb]

As Mike said, tough to qualify when you're got an apples-and-oranges set up (note the tire differences). Obviously the hood is changed, but actually the fender, deck, and "seat closer" (between the seat and the inside of the fender) are all different part numbers as well - even though they don't look all that different, at least from a distance.

I dunno - looks are strictly personal taste - and maybe I'm just stuck behind the times - but I cannot see a single esthetic improvement to the new look. Best thing I can say is it isn't as bad as what NH did to the boomers. But IMO that isn't saying much. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Geez if I could just get that power reverser on the 5105 this would be a lot easier.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I LOVE the new look. But it doesn't make me wanna trade... While the wraparound lights aren't a world better, they are better.

 

[cowboydoc]

Tim,

When I had the 5420 1st and reverse were right inline. The only difference between that and the power reverser would have been the extra reverse gears and a couple more forward gears and having to use the clutch. I would go drive one and see if it really makes that much difference to you. Or like you said get the 5220. On that tractor you can have the reverser and the slow gear mode.