4707

[mhuntsn]

OK, I have to post this (again). I've gone back to the dealer in an attempt to figure out how to operate the 3pt hitch arms in a way that actually works. They had a tech go out to a 4707 on the lot and go through the motions on how to raise and lower the arms. He didn't seem comfortable doing it, as if he really didn't know what he was trying to do, but I nodded yes at the end and said OK, I'll try again. No dice. It's as if the 3pt hitch arms have a mind of their own. It is absolutely impossible to be precise with raising or lowering them. Sometimes, I get a trailer hitched up and everything looks hunky dory...and then without any more input by me on the controls...they go up or down on their own. It is getting ******* annoying.

I've got a steel building that I park work trailers in, and I've got six inches of headroom to spare with one of the trailers. Of course, as I'm backing into the building, the 3pt arms start going up on their own and the top of the trailer nearly whack the supports overhead.

I really, really like this tractor...except for this BS. Problem is, tractors are MADE to pull and the 3pt hitch is fully half of a tractor's capability (the loader being the other half). What good is half a tractor?

It sounds like the draft control. If it’s still doing it I would be thinking something is wrong with the draft knob or maybe the sensing pin on the top link idk? I keep mine turned down and the hitch is spot on. The electric over hydraulic takes a little getting used to.

 

[daugen]

it is absolutely the draft control, it drove me nuts. I had to keep it fully turned off but remember it worked slightly better turned on a little.
I never needed draft control so I admit this was a real nuisance. It was the only part of the tractor I couldn't figure out. Also had issues with the outside
controls not operating the three point. I just figured it was operator error, almost nice to hear others have the same questions, because I never figured it out before
I sold the tractor.

 

[str8six]

it is absolutely the draft control, it drove me nuts. I had to keep it fully turned off but remember it worked slightly better turned on a little.
I never needed draft control so I admit this was a real nuisance. It was the only part of the tractor I couldn't figure out. Also had issues with the outside
controls not operating the three point. I just figured it was operator error, almost nice to hear others have the same questions, because I never figured it out before
I sold the tractor.

Those fender controls are a little quirky until you get them really figured out. The park brake has to be set. That is the biggest issue I see with it. Then you have to push up, then down or vice versa and it will activate the system. They are progressive as well, the longer you hold the button down, the faster it will go up or down.

 

[daugen]

Really? you had to set the parking brake? I never did that, maybe why I had problems.

 

[AJKelly]

One step closer. Waiting on the FL3615 euro style loader and 83 inch bucket now…..

 

[Wobblin-Goblin]

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One step closer. Waiting on the FL3615 euro style loader and 83 inch bucket now…..

Handsome looking tractors. It's too early to know if they have long term reliability, but if they do, they will be a home run for Massey. Except for the 3pt hitch issue, I'm really impressed with mine.

 

[H500D]

I had the same issue with my 4707. The dealer had to recalibrate the computer system. It took 2 dealers to find someone competent.

 

[Pooroldexcavator]

Hello everyone I purchased a 4707 Cab in December. Love it. But it jerks with using the clutch pedal and the declutch button on the shifter. I’ve done the calibration on the pedal it’s a little bit better. Does anyone else have this problem?

 

[Wobblin-Goblin]

Hello everyone I purchased a 4707 Cab in December. Love it. But it jerks with using the clutch pedal and the declutch button on the shifter. I’ve done the calibration on the pedal it’s a little bit better. Does anyone else have this problem?

Nope. The only issue I have is raising and lowering the 3pt hitch arms. Everything else seems to be fine.

 

[mhuntsn]

Hello everyone I purchased a 4707 Cab in December. Love it. But it jerks with using the clutch pedal and the declutch button on the shifter. I’ve done the calibration on the pedal it’s a little bit better. Does anyone else have this problem?

The clutch pedal is my only complaint. I just grab a higher gear and let it slip a little more and it’s not as noticeable as a low gear. The de clutch button I don’t think it acts much different than a backhoe.