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4310 or 4410 Help me decide!!
- Thread starter Waldo
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Well, first off I do not want to sound like a rich snob because I'm far from it (just ask my wife /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif). I'm only 30 years old and plan on having my dream (my house with my family and my BABY GREEN) last a long time. Like I said, I will be changing my truck payment for a tractor payment.
4310 MFWD eHydro R4's (all of the electronic add-ons), 430 FEL, 48 BH with 18" bucket, MX-5, Frontier 1060 BB and iMatch. I also will get a 3PH wood chiper. After a couple of years I will get a finish mower and a tiller.
The good news is Mr. Texas just called and told me the land is mine /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif He wants to wait untill January to give him self a tax break. I have not told the wife that part yet /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Waldo
4310 MFWD eHydro R4's (all of the electronic add-ons), 430 FEL, 48 BH with 18" bucket, MX-5, Frontier 1060 BB and iMatch. I also will get a 3PH wood chiper. After a couple of years I will get a finish mower and a tiller.
The good news is Mr. Texas just called and told me the land is mine /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif He wants to wait untill January to give him self a tax break. I have not told the wife that part yet /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Waldo
bebster
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- Cape Cod, MA
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- JD 4410 eHydro & 430FEL w/ 4N1 bucket & pallet forks
Waldo,
Since you saved those $ by getting the 4310, you might consider getting a 4n1 bucket on your 430 FEL. I am so glad I got one. The ability to grab stuff with the FEL is tremendously useful, especially if clearing brush. I added a toothbar to mine, and with it I can dig out small saplings, grab them with the 4n1 bucket and away they go onto the brush pile.
Since you saved those $ by getting the 4310, you might consider getting a 4n1 bucket on your 430 FEL. I am so glad I got one. The ability to grab stuff with the FEL is tremendously useful, especially if clearing brush. I added a toothbar to mine, and with it I can dig out small saplings, grab them with the 4n1 bucket and away they go onto the brush pile.
I did think about a 4 in 1, but I was afraid that it would make my BABY GREEN too efficient causing me to lose seat time /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
I guess I forgot, I am plaining on getting a tooth bar for the FEL.
So, if you don't mind me asking, how do you TBN'ers like your back hoes? Have any of you done a comparison between the 47 and 48?
Waldo
I guess I forgot, I am plaining on getting a tooth bar for the FEL.
So, if you don't mind me asking, how do you TBN'ers like your back hoes? Have any of you done a comparison between the 47 and 48?
Waldo
Old_Hickory
Platinum Member
I did think about a 4 in 1, but I was afraid that it would make my BABY GREEN too efficient causing me to lose seat time
Too efficient ?? It would make it more useful.I have a 4 in 1 and I would not have a tractor with out a 4 in 1.
You cannot make a tractor too efficient.
I have 800 hours seat time on mine in 3 years and I work full time away from the homestead. I have never taken the loader off. The 4 in 1 is the most useful implement for me.
Too efficient ?? It would make it more useful.I have a 4 in 1 and I would not have a tractor with out a 4 in 1.
You cannot make a tractor too efficient.
I have 800 hours seat time on mine in 3 years and I work full time away from the homestead. I have never taken the loader off. The 4 in 1 is the most useful implement for me.
bebster
Platinum Member
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- JD 4410 eHydro & 430FEL w/ 4N1 bucket & pallet forks
Studied the 47 vs 48 BH. Finally decided on the 48 BH. Glad I did. The extra reach comes in handy. Basically it means that you don't have to move the tractor as much when working to get around stumps or when digging trenches, etc.
In addition to a foot more reach, the digging force of the 48 is about 25% stronger than the 47 at a cost increase of around 15%.
So in this case, you are getting what you pay for.
In addition to a foot more reach, the digging force of the 48 is about 25% stronger than the 47 at a cost increase of around 15%.
So in this case, you are getting what you pay for.
The 4 in 1 looks and most likely is very impressive, but I am at the limit of my budget and will have to pass on it for now. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
If you do not mind me asking, where did you get yours from? Correct me if I am wrong, but don't you have to add some valves to the tractor? I'm asking because my wife wants to "play" as well (therefore I want to use the KISS principal{Keep It Simple Stupid} last part is no problem /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif)!
Waldo
If you do not mind me asking, where did you get yours from? Correct me if I am wrong, but don't you have to add some valves to the tractor? I'm asking because my wife wants to "play" as well (therefore I want to use the KISS principal{Keep It Simple Stupid} last part is no problem /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif)!
Waldo
That's what I thought. The price difference from the dealer was less than a grand. I was also taking into account the bigger one might be better for an inexperienced operator. In other words more digging force / longer reach might help correct for my lack of experience.
Waldo
Waldo
Old_Hickory
Platinum Member
My John Deere dealer provided me with the 4 in 1 and yes you have to add more valves.
I think the 4 in 1 was about $1500 extra not including the SCV's.
I think the 4 in 1 was about $1500 extra not including the SCV's.
BenderKC
Silver Member
The best part of my 4310 is the 4 in 1 bucket. Made tree cleanup an absolute breeze. You can't imagine how much work you can get done with it.