4120 shopping

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john deere 4120
Hello, guys, I have been reading this board for about three years but have only posted once I think. I have a 4210 and am looking at the 4x20 series for more hydraulic capacity. My question for y'all is, since there is no hydraulic cap. difference from 4120 to 4720 why would I want to pay for the extra hp of the 4720. The little 4210 I have now has all the hp that I have needed so far, I just can't lift the round bales as well as I would like.
 
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Hello, guys, I have been reading this board for about three years but have only posted once I think. I have a 4210 and am looking at the 4x20 series for more hydraulic capacity. My question for y'all is, since there is no hydraulic cap. difference from 4120 to 4720 why would I want to pay for the extra hp of the 4720. The little 4210 I have now has all the hp that I have needed so far, I just can't lift the round bales as well as I would like.

Sounds like you are thinking it thru. I had a buddy that needed a tractor and he went 4120 because the largest PTO item he would be running was a 6' shredder. He needed the FEL capacity, etc. That is one reason I went with a 4520 cab instead of a 4720 cab. I had a 4720 open station and I discovered I really didn't need the extra HP.

What all are you thinking of getting on it?

D.
 
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since I already have implements I will get the FEL because I have it now and it is indispensable, and at least one extra remote on the back. I'm not sure about the bucket attachment now that there is a skidsteer-mount? to think about. I don't really know what that does to my bucket choices. What is your opinion on the 4-n-1 bucket?
 
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since I already have implements I will get the FEL because I have it now and it is indispensable, and at least one extra remote on the back. I'm not sure about the bucket attachment now that there is a skidsteer-mount? to think about. I don't really know what that does to my bucket choices. What is your opinion on the 4-n-1 bucket?

Can't tell you about a 4-n-1, but you'll never see the end to the use of a grapple, which 4-n-1's can be used for.


Kyle
 
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Yeah, I'm really just curious about the 4-n-1, but a heavy duty bucket with a grapple looks more like the right way to go. What's the deal with the skidsteer vs. QA loader?
 
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I have had a 4120 for about 3.5 years and like it a lot. This tractor has plenty of hp for its size. If you were running some very large pto equipment, then more hp may be an advantage, but the tractor is not really heavy enough to utilize more hp for drawbar or loader work. Also, my tractor is a non-cab, powerreverser trans. which lets me put the maximum ammount of power to the ground. A hydro trans. or AC compressor on a cab model would result in some decrease of available hp and possibly justify a little more. The JD QA is not compatable with skidsteer attach but basically does the same thing and works very well. The JD heavy duty bucket is so strong that I use it for moving logs just by bolting a couple lengths of heavy angle-iron to the bottom and it works good.
 
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Gotcha. I am probably going by later today or Tuesday to start the paperwork. btw, they are having an unadvertised 0% for 60 months on this model at my dealership
 
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Two things for ya-

One- Our grapple is a root-rake grapple (with tines instead of a bucket for the bottom). It works great. It is better for grabbing logs and stuff b/c it has no sides.

Two- I believe the skidsteer QA is better. It gives you more variety. Deere has a QA that only they have. So, if you and I wanted to trade loader mounted implements, and you had the Deere QA, we couldn't do it because we have an SS QA.

You'll be happy with either route you take, I just think you'll be happier and more versatile with SS QA.


Kyle
 
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Thanks for explaining it so easily. Do they hook up to the rear remote or do I need something else to hook up the "thumb" operation.
 
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Our grapple is run by hydraulic lines from the rear remotes. But, if you plan to run an implement, say a batwing mower, that needs the remotes, you will have to unhook the hydro line for the grapple if you are short. Not really a problem, but takes extra time. Hope this helps!


Kyle
 

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