Downsizing, maybe? Help me out

[super55]

If you have the 4310 already with 420 loader why don't you just keep your eye out locally for a dealer that is selling a 4200-4400 with a 430 loader and offer to do a one for one swap with a little cash involved?

The hp between a 4300 to a 4400 is only 5 hp. While I know in these smaller tractors 5 hp is noticeable but your mainly looking for loader capacity primarily and PTO hp secondly.

I have a 4310 with 420 loader and the only time I had any issues was when I was moving round bales of haylage with it. It could lift them only about 3 feet before the relief kicked in. Dry rounds I have no problem but boy that added moisture in the haylage really added some weight.

If it were me I'd keep the 4510 and just keep my eye out for a 430 loader for the 4310 for sale someplace locally.

 

[RyeThomas]

Sorry I did not clarify, I can not keep two. I am a Full time Firefighter and only use the tractor on the side. Sometimes I have side work sometimes I do not. Most of my side work is dropping and removing trees, some chipping and some land clearing. I took on a larger job pulling a lot of timber off a piece of property and decided to purchase my 4510 to help out (in the process of selling the 4310).The 4510 can lift larger timber onto my deck over and into my dump trailer. I’m contemplating possibly selling the 4510 and downsizing after that job. Problem is while only a few more HP it has a huge increase in lift capacity and height.
Mainly wondering if another manufacturer makes a little smaller tractor with the larger lift capacity. I understand you need size and weight to lift so it may not be an option, but it is a big jump between the two.

 

[crashz]

You have the tractor you need for the side work, the truck and trailer to pull it. I'd stop there. If you need a machine for yard work at home, get a little lawn tractor. Buy a used one on CL and save a fortune. It will probably be less that the trade in loss that you'll have going to another tractor.

One thing to keep in mind is that the cheapo lawn tractors often cut grass pretty well and have bagger options. That one item I missed on my Kubota purchase.

Not to mention the benefits of owning the tractor you want and need for your side business. The only reason I can see to get rid of your 4510 is to alleviate any financial burden due to payments.

 

[RyeThomas]

It’s paid for, it just is pretty stupid big for 1.3 acres. That said it has the lift and power to do everything I need and while I’d like a little lighter and smaller machine for my postage stamp I need the larger machine for side work. I was hoping a manufacturer I wasn’t familure with made kind of an in between machine but it seems like for the lift height I require and the weight I need it requires the larger frame. No way to get around it.

Thanks for all the replies guys.

 

[RyeThomas]

I am doing some Bamboo removal at my place, it is in a tight spot near all my firewood so I tried with my 4310. I quickly switched out to my 4510 and loaded the rest. Sure I could have taken more trips, but once I drop the stake pocket uprights in and load her heavy the 4510 just shines.

Funny part is once I got to the composting dump and pushed it all off I was politely asked to leave and not return with anything over 4? I would die of old age trying to cut this all down to 4 sections. I am on plan F with this darn Bamboo. It is becoming my new nemesis.