4100;4110;4115 reliability

[klink]

I have an 04 - JD4110, which I like. It is a great tractor for my 5 acres. It could easily handle more acreage. Right now it has a small oil leak in the right rear final drive assembly. Right at the bottom, where the 2 halfs join. John Deere only used RV silicone gel for the sealant. This has been the only problem to date. If John Deere ever comes out with a same size tractor with a 3 speed transaxle, then I might start wanting a new tractor again. One of the things I like about the 4110 is the short turning radius. It has position control 3ph. & electric over hydraulic pto clutch. I now have 230 hrs on it. I have never regretted buying it.

 

[kennyd]

Right now it has a small oil leak in the right rear final drive assembly. Right at the bottom, where the 2 halfs join. John Deere only used RV silicone gel for the sealant.

I had this leak also, but it was fixed under warranty. The "new" sealant they used to fix it was white.

 

[klink]

Kennyd
Thanks for the info about the rear axle leak
I still have intentions of getting some pics of my front dipper on this site. Right now it is stuck back in the corner of the barn for winter storage.

 

[thebigc]

Bought a 4100 HST new in July 1998 with 800 hours split between loader work and mowing and have had no issues to report. And absolutely zero leaks. About the only repairs I've had were cleaning up the mess the JD battery left behind and replaced it with an Optima.