JC4HD
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- Joined
- Mar 18, 2002
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- 267
- Tractor
- Sold the 4310 downsized to a JD 2320 - Purchased from K.C. Canary (HRT) in Fultonville, NY
Just thought I'd give a report on how things are going so far with 48 hours on her.
First everything has lived up to or exceeded my expectations... No oil consumption (engine), no loosening wheel lugs, haven't had to add any hydralic oil, only routine maintenance i.e. greasing! The 48BH is one mean digging attachment... many rocks and stumps removed so far without a problem. First time removing/replacing it took far more than the 5 minutes claimed by JD but with experience I'm sure I'll get close (it really does seem simple enough!) I am impressed with the lifting capacity of the 430 loader and boy do I love the 4in1 bucket... keep finding more and more uses for it... Loading and lifting rocks, logs/brush... pulling out brush and transporting same to brush pile, grading, leveling etc... it is great!
Items of note: If I don't install the "transport pins" in the back hoe dipper stick will slowly leak down... asked dealer about this and was told it is designed that way (slow leakdown is good for seals, hoses, and valves!)
Dealer recommends first oil change at 100 hours not 50... said in their experience engines breakin better and last longer running breakin oil longer.
When tractor was delivered the front and rear work lights (options) were not installed... brush guards on BO... dealer said they would come out and install at my place at my convience... they lived up to that promise!
Have purchased a MX5 rotary cutter since taking deliver of tractor... tractor power match is perfect (reason for removing the BH).
That's all for now... knock on wood... no problems of any kind!
I love this tractor!
First everything has lived up to or exceeded my expectations... No oil consumption (engine), no loosening wheel lugs, haven't had to add any hydralic oil, only routine maintenance i.e. greasing! The 48BH is one mean digging attachment... many rocks and stumps removed so far without a problem. First time removing/replacing it took far more than the 5 minutes claimed by JD but with experience I'm sure I'll get close (it really does seem simple enough!) I am impressed with the lifting capacity of the 430 loader and boy do I love the 4in1 bucket... keep finding more and more uses for it... Loading and lifting rocks, logs/brush... pulling out brush and transporting same to brush pile, grading, leveling etc... it is great!
Items of note: If I don't install the "transport pins" in the back hoe dipper stick will slowly leak down... asked dealer about this and was told it is designed that way (slow leakdown is good for seals, hoses, and valves!)
Dealer recommends first oil change at 100 hours not 50... said in their experience engines breakin better and last longer running breakin oil longer.
When tractor was delivered the front and rear work lights (options) were not installed... brush guards on BO... dealer said they would come out and install at my place at my convience... they lived up to that promise!
Have purchased a MX5 rotary cutter since taking deliver of tractor... tractor power match is perfect (reason for removing the BH).
That's all for now... knock on wood... no problems of any kind!
I love this tractor!
