Difference in 4 in 1 Buckets

Sadler · Oct 26, 2004

Oops, you're right. 516 kg, not pounds. Thanks Jim.

Keoke · Oct 27, 2004

Sadler, you can't go wrong with the Long 4&1 bucket. Had both JD and Long HD 4&1 buckets on my JD and the Long is much better built with heavier gauge steel. On the downside it is also weighs more. But, the extra weight bucket is a plus when back dragging in float mode.
Check out the "spill plate option" Long puts at the top edge of bucket too. This keeps material from falling on hood when bucket is high and fully tilted back.
Also, on the Long tooth bar, if you push a lot of brush you might want to consider adding a couple of extra teeth to close up their spacing. Close bar teeth make for a better raking/combing of brush.

cheers,

BigGary · Oct 27, 2004

George,
Could you post a pic so I can see if a spill guard like this could be added to my JD 4 in 1 ?

Keoke · Oct 28, 2004

Sadler, don't know if this will work, but address below should take you to a pic with my Long bucket holding a tree stump just dug out with my Bradco hoe.
I am on the road now in Atlanta and won't be home for a few more weeks.
Drip guard plate is at the top of the bucket. With a full bucket it is a big help. It also lets you carry a bit more in the bucket.

cheers,

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Sadler · Nov 2, 2004

Thanks George. I called the dealer today to see when the Long bucket would be in and he told me that the Deere four in one that he had accidentally ordered when I first placed my order had come in today. This was the first time he'd seen a Deere four in one, and added that he thought I'd be very pleased with how much better the Long bucket is. He also said he'd now have to find a buyer for the Deere bucket and I'd be able to compare them one to one when my Long bucket arrived. I'll inquire about the spill plate option. Looks very useful. I told the dealer I'd go ahead and take delivery of the tractor, rotary and finish mowers this week without the loader and bucket since the bucket is still a couple of weeks from arriving. I'll post a picture of the tractor when it arrives and another after the Long bucket and loader are on. Maybe the dealer will let me photograph both loaders side by side which I could then put up for people to see. By the way, I was reading the post about Deere discounts. My dealer discounted the 4120 24%, which appears to be about the most anyone is getting. Implements between 12 and 16%. Thanks again for the help.

4710and110TLB · Nov 3, 2004

Does long have a website?

KennyV · Nov 3, 2004

You will find Long at http://www.wrlonginc.com/ ,KennyV.

Sadler · Nov 29, 2004

Sorry for the double post, but some loader photos I promised also belong in this thread for future searches:

Here's a close up photo of the Long 4-in-1 with the Deere 4-in-1 in the background. I'll post Deere 4-in-1 close up photo next.

Sadler · Nov 29, 2004

And here's a close up of the Deere 4-in-1 with the Long 4-in-1 in the background.

BigGary · Nov 30, 2004

Sadler,
That last picture of the JD four in one has led me to understand that JD has more than one four in one that they offer.
I took delivery last month of a JD four in one that has a square tube on top and has holes in the bucket for a cutting edge.
These are the two obvious differences that I see and there may be more. The dealer told me that there is no seperate operator and parts lists for the loader bucket that I was supplied with.
I wonder if any experts can shed light on this?