4707

[joshuadorrell]

I would go with a 8ft if I were you. Sometimes I have issues with the tires laying the grass down on the edges because the outside of my tires are right at the outside edge of the brush hog. Hope that makes sense. Only happens when the grass is a little wet.

 

[joshuadorrell]

4mph and 1910ish at 540 for me as well. I’m using a phone app for the speed so I’m not as accurate on that. My speed gauge isn’t accurate on the tractor. Reads 11mph when I’m doing over 20mph.

 

[joshuadorrell]

I finaly got the chance to use the new-to-me box blade yesterday. Gannon 80". I was a little concerned that it wouldnt cover my tracks but it did and worked great. I was very pleased with the 4707 yet again. Now I just need to install a tnt kit and another remote.

 

[Jchonline]

Daugen or puddie do you guys use a quick hitch for rear implements? My dealer sold me a land pride quick hitch and woods implements. I know it shouldn稚 matter the brands but I am having a **** of a time. What do you guys use?

I was told it does matter. That痴 the issue with a QH. You really need to match it to the brand of implements for a fully compatible fit.

 

[Bigpuddie]

I was told it does matter. That痴 the issue with a QH. You really need to match it to the brand of implements for a fully compatible fit.

I do not run a Quick Hitch. The fender mounted 3point controls make them unnecessary in my opinion

 

[Cyb33r]

I do not run a Quick Hitch. The fender mounted 3point controls make them unnecessary in my opinion

I installed Pats quick hitch a couple weeks ago and really like it so far. You still have to hook up the top link manually but the bottom two are much easier and faster. I like Pats system because you can adjust the spacing for different brand implements. Just my opinion. I have not been using a tractor my whole life so I am sure other people are better at it than me.

 

[daugen]

As I have stated before, did not have much luck with my LP quick hitch, even with LP implements.
Like BigPuddie, with the pin in hole stabilizers, and extendable lower links, which is exactly what my past Kubota had,
I have not had trouble hooking things up except for pto collar, but that's due to my hand arthritis, not design, though
I think pto attachment needs to come a long way. We need a pto attachment with electromagnets, simple on and off switch...

before I go to attach anything I unpin the lower links, extend the forks, and get everything "loose". Then I just have to get within a couple of inches
with the tractor, put it in park, and then the links adjust to the implement. Having the optional outside rear three point controls makes this easier too, though I think the nanny logic in the hydraulics is frustrating at times, won't turn on until you do an up and down cycling of buttons, sometimes takes me several cycles to get it to function.
Anyone else have reluctant rear hydraulic controls?

Pat's conversion kit seems to be pretty well liked here. If I were stuck with the first set of turn style adjusters they gave me, I'd have looked into that.
But after they put the pin in hole stabilizers on that likely should have been on there since the beginning (hard to believe they would make that an option), it all became
acceptably easy for me. Personally, make the whole thing attach with electromagnets and I'd be happy. Could be age, arthritis, etc etc.

 

[Cyb33r]

As I have stated before, did not have much luck with my LP quick hitch, even with LP implements.
Like BigPuddie, with the pin in hole stabilizers, and extendable lower links, which is exactly what my past Kubota had,
I have not had trouble hooking things up except for pto collar, but that's due to my hand arthritis, not design, though
I think pto attachment needs to come a long way. We need a pto attachment with electromagnets, simple on and off switch...

before I go to attach anything I unpin the lower links, extend the forks, and get everything "loose". Then I just have to get within a couple of inches
with the tractor, put it in park, and then the links adjust to the implement. Having the optional outside rear three point controls makes this easier too, though I think the nanny logic in the hydraulics is frustrating at times, won't turn on until you do an up and down cycling of buttons, sometimes takes me several cycles to get it to function.
Anyone else have reluctant rear hydraulic controls?

Pat's conversion kit seems to be pretty well liked here. If I were stuck with the first set of turn style adjusters they gave me, I'd have looked into that.
But after they put the pin in hole stabilizers on that likely should have been on there since the beginning (hard to believe they would make that an option), it all became
acceptably easy for me. Personally, make the whole thing attach with electromagnets and I'd be happy. Could be age, arthritis, etc etc.

What pin hole stabilizers did you get? I am using pats because I still have the turn style and they can forever to adjust. And yes my rear hydraulics are the same. I have to move the lever up and down sever times and then they work. I thought it was just mine.... guess not.

 

[daugen]

I complained enough to my dealer he swapped the oem screw style lower arm stabilizers out for the ones that apparently come standard on other Massey's, I think a 4708 he had on their lot. I guess the 4707 is decontented a little to get to a price point. But those turn style adjusters are miserable IMHO

 

[daugen]

Top 5 Worst Tractor Attachments - YouTube
2nd most disappointing attachment: Quick Hitch
see about 4 1/2 minutes in, video is worth watching anyway

I love the reference to LP's Quick Hitch not lining up with their own implements with the QH sticker on...
exactly my experience.

mowed roadsides on a very hot day, first time I had to switch the a/c fan to 3 out of 4

 

[Cyb33r]

Top 5 Worst Tractor Attachments - YouTube
2nd most disappointing attachment: Quick Hitch
see about 4 1/2 minutes in, video is worth watching anyway

I love the reference to LP's Quick Hitch not lining up with their own implements with the QH sticker on...
exactly my experience.

mowed roadsides on a very hot day, first time I had to switch the a/c fan to 3 out of 4

I watched the video and he is exactly right. Even within the same manufacturer some implements don’t work. The quick hitch he showed was the exact model I returned...haha.

 

[Crazydad]

This is the picture I use when I am describing my 4707 to people and it sure makes me smile so I thought I would share. Also I am thinking about replacing the speakers to get better highs and lows, it seems like I have to crank it real high just to hear the music.

 

[joshuadorrell]

Called the dealer and got a quote to add a 3rd remote in the back and a 3rd function on the loader. Does this quote look right? Have any of you had this stuff done after the purchase?

 

[Cyb33r]

Called the dealer and got a quote to add a 3rd remote in the back and a 3rd function on the loader. Does this quote look right? Have any of you had this stuff done after the purchase? View attachment 612234

I can’t speak for the rear 3rd remote but my dealer sold me the front third function kit for $823 and install was $250 for both that kit and the front fenders. I don’t see a separate line item for a different loader joystick. Not sure if they had to swap that out or if it was already installed on the lot.

 

[Crazydad]

When I was pricing early on the front 3rd function was around $1000 installed on the 1760 or the 4707 if I wanted it. When I got it, it came with a new joy stick and wire. I’ll take a photo next week of the joy stick when I’m back and post it. I liked the way the stock joystick looks better but it works good.

 

[joshuadorrell]

When I was buying the tractor I thought they had told me a little over $1000 for the 3rd function and like $1500 for the remote but so I was pretty surprised at the price. He did say this would be the updated controller rather than a diverter button on my current joystick. I’ll keep shopping.. No good dealers around here, it’s been super frustrating working with the 2 local dealerships.

 

[Turbys_1700]

My third function was around $1000 or so. Looks a little high IMHO. My dealer charges from his whole goods parts list and makes a little on the install. They are fair.

 

[Crazydad]

Picked up the trailer, it is 27 plus 5 dual tandem with a deck on the neck. My original plan was a 27 deck over bumper pull but after reading many threads that say to go bigger and a very strong push from my dealer this is what I got. The thinking here is longer trailer to position the load over the trailer axles not truck axle. Deck on the neck for grapple/buckets. The tractor is about 17 feet and the cutter adds about 10 more. I think I will back it on with the front tractor wheels behind the rear trailer wheels to protect my truck axle.

I was going to get a Texas pride trailer made since the make them about 3 hours from me but the dealer Brunos was switching from Big Tex to Texas Bragg and that price close to Texas Pride and quality close to Big Tex. I will post a pic with the whole set up later when I get it all worked out.

 

[daugen]

now this applies to any tractor, regardless of make, with a three point.
washed my tractor yesterday early in the morning to beat the heat, and last step was to lube the fittings.
Well nice surprise to be found.
Needless to say, I put the replacement pin back in facing forward and up, something yanked the old one out and I got lucky
here. Things tend to bend and get wrecked when a fitting lets loose.

I have been waiting three weeks for dealer to get back to me when factory rep will be out to work on my clutches.
At low idle or even at "A" idle which for me is 1350 rpm, the tractor has a slight surge forward, the forward clutch is just engaging.
Not enough to do anything, but you can see the tires move just slightly. About every ten seconds it does this until tractor is warm.
Now I haven't tried this with the gear levers in neutral, or the range selector in neutral, etc, just the PS lever in neutral. That should be all I need, right?

nice tow rig CrazyDad :thumbsup:

 

[jeepcj7]

now this applies to any tractor, regardless of make, with a three point.
washed my tractor yesterday early in the morning to beat the heat, and last step was to lube the fittings.
Well nice surprise to be found.
Needless to say, I put the replacement pin back in facing forward and up, something yanked the old one out and I got lucky
here. Things tend to bend and get wrecked when a fitting lets loose.

I have been waiting three weeks for dealer to get back to me when factory rep will be out to work on my clutches.
At low idle or even at "A" idle which for me is 1350 rpm, the tractor has a slight surge forward, the forward clutch is just engaging.
Not enough to do anything, but you can see the tires move just slightly. About every ten seconds it does this until tractor is warm.
Now I haven't tried this with the gear levers in neutral, or the range selector in neutral, etc, just the PS lever in neutral. That should be all I need, right?

nice tow rig CrazyDad :thumbsup:

I think what you are experiencing is viscous drag from the oil in the power shuttle clutch pack - the clutches are not engaging but the clutch discs are close enough that the fluid tries to pull it along. It will typically disappear as the oil heats up or after accumulating some hours. If the range lever or transmission lever is out of gear I think you will find it it will not move at all. I would have to look but I'm pretty sure the owners manual says something about making sure everything is in neutral and setting the park brake before getting out of the tractor.