4320 Cab

[RollingsFarms]

i could be wrong, but upgrading to the 4520 seems like a better deal. here's why, he has it on his lot already and you won't have to pay any shipping fees that you're going to have to pay on the 4320. another thing to keep in mind is the a/c on these cab tractors does take some hp to run so a little bigger is never a bad thing in most cases.

 

[jgrreed]

What kind of "extra cash" should I be looking at? Like I mentioned in my previous post, it would take another $2500 to get me there

The Cab 4520 must be used if it's only 2500$ more, yes/no?? If it's new TAKE IT!!! H*ll, if it's gently used TAKE IT!!! Is it e-Hydro??

US MSRP, all with e-Hydro (apples to apples), no loader:

4120 - 26449
4320 - 28699
4520 - 30699
4520 - 32629

Couldn't agree more about buying a bit bigger than you think you need. That's part of my personality, but I feel 1000x worse standing in the middle of the field with my pants down because I'm underpowered than I do spending an extra couple G's in the first place.

I run a 4720 (not by choice, I bought used, and that's what was available), so I can't comment on the 45/43 being underpowered. I know Darin Divinia went with the 45 as he felt the power gains were not worth the price.

-Jer.

 

[Rockgod]

I would pay 2500 extra for the 4520 over a 4320, I wouldn't try to convince myself that the 4320 had plenty of power. You have enough mowing to be able to discern the difference between the two tractors.

As for the cost of the upgrade in general it seems a little expensive but reaffirms my position to buy larger to start with, cheaper in the long run. Hope you can work something out with your dealer that works for you, I would be pushing for the 4520 he has in stock.

I think your point requires a conversation with my dealer.

 

[Rockgod]

another thing to keep in mind is the a/c on these cab tractors does take some hp to run so a little bigger is never a bad thing in most cases.

I never thought about the ac robbing hp. :ashamed:

 

[vsumoski]

The thing is for my uses, 75% brush hogging (10-20 acres)... :

In the 4000 series, only the 4520 and 4720 can be had with E-pto. If you're going to keep this one a lot longer you will probably make up the selling price difference -- in fuel cost savings -- eventually.
Soooo if the 'on the lot' tractor has the E-pto option installed, I would buy it instead.

Vince

 

[Glen Watkins]

4320 has more than enough power. You run out of traction before you run out of power, with the AC on!

 

[Uncle Wayne]

If it's still available, the 0% financing might help soften the blow and allow you to get the larger tractor while you're trading up anyway.

I have an open model 4320 and man oh man, a cab would be so nice. Next time I'll go for the cab.

 

[jenkinsph]

4320 has more than enough power. You run out of traction before you run out of power, with the AC on!

Depends on what you are doing and at what ground speed you are trying to maintain. This is more noticeable when using larger implements which both tractors will pull, the 4520 and 4720 can maintain a higher groundspeed. This is especially true when running larger pto implements such as tillers and mowers with wider widths.

 

[jenkinsph]

If it's still available, the 0% financing might help soften the blow and allow you to get the larger tractor while you're trading up anyway.

I have an open model 4320 and man oh man, a cab would be so nice. Next time I'll go for the cab.

IIRC, some of us supported the cab upgrade when you were looking to buy the 4320. I used to think the cab was too fancy and unnecessary but wouldn't give it a second thought when buying a pickup. I think it is more about perceptions and mind sets than anything else. I am very satisfied with cabs now after having them.