4710 - Arrives!

[SteveH_CT]

Thanks for the great pics! That's a very solid tractor, I'll bet you get a good long life out of it.

 

[JayC]

That's great that you finally got it. The new 4710 looks great! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[froggy]

Great tractor, enjoy. The I-Match will help.

 

[Mark4510]

Tim,
that is a great looking machine. Do I see a toothbar on there as well?

Congrats on your new tractor.
Mark

 

[timb]

Thanks all -

It is indeed a toothbar on the HD bucket (see attached pic when it was still at the dealer). Should be the 'new' Deere option that came out with the release of the 400X loader and attachments.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Sure looks great for ya!! Too bad you got stuck with those humongous tires, now you'll need a bigger shed... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I think the telescopic draft links are the ticket with the MX, as the quick hitch adds the need for additional ballast, since it moves the mower back. YMMV...

 

[timb]

You're right about that - even the implement code / ballast chart in the manual lists different front ballast whether MFWD/2WD or QuickHitch/normal hitch.

With the loader on (haven't attempted to take it off yet) I haven't noticed any ballast issues with the MX6. Pick it up or drop it down a bit quickly you can get the tractor to rock just a little bit on the tires but it seems happy enough with the load.

Jury's still out on how much this 7000 lb. beast will mark the ground - it's been so dry that things are rock hard - all I see are the faintest marks. It's supposed to rain nearly all this week though, so we'll see what happens if the grounds a little softer next weekend.

 

[Benson]

Tim,
The new tractor looks great. Hope it works out well. If you are anywhere near here, you should have some nice soft ground to try it out on. We got a ton of rain over the past day and a half. I waded up into the field tonight to check on my little patch of corn. It will be a couple of days until I take the new 4310 out again. Good luck.
John

 

[raynman]

timb,

Nice tractor! I think you'll be happy with it for a long time!

 

[green4710]

Timb,
Nice tractor. Do you do a lot of farming type work requiring the R1's? I have the r4s, and havnet noticed any slipping, of course I havent had it out disking up fields either.