Getting a new 4310

[glagen]

Dave4410,
Thanks for the battery info. I researched the tread on the Optima. Interesting. I will check it out with the dealer and/or keep an eye on whatever comes with the machine. I purposely got the std 12" bucket for the BH because I intend to do a lot of tree planting in landscaped areas and didn't want to disturb things too much. Later on, I will probably invest in a bigger bucket for other types of work like stump removal. Anyway, I hope to be in the seat this weekend. Any advice or tips on uses of the machine, etc. are more than welcome.
Steve Z

 

[glagen]

Mike,
The picture that accompanies your posts cracks me up every time I see it! Where did you get it? Perhaps there are some other gems along the same lines that I might adopt.

Your comments to mine and many other posts probably had the biggest influence on my decision to ultimately select a 4310 over a smaller machine. Thanks. Hope to keep in touch and seek other advice on uses of the machine. Can't wait to climb aboard, hopefully this weekend.
Steve Z

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Too kind! You mean you found the post where I had something useful to say..?!

If you have half as much fun with that new tractor as my family is having with ours, well, you'll be have a whole buncha' fun!!

Keep an eye on those wheel lugs.

Be properly ballasted.

Take your hoe on and off on level ground.

If you can swing getting an Optima (Deere has one they brand, but maybe not one to fit a 4310...) Get it.

My wife just mentioned what we owe on ours. Far less than it'd sell for! She wondered if we would trade up to a 3720... I said if we don't we'll sure enjoy this one, but can't 100% rule out stepping up..

 

[Golfgar4]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( She wondered if we would trade up to a 3720... I said if we don't we'll sure enjoy this one,..... )</font>

Mike,

You need to lay down Mike! /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif You're not feeling well, Mike! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Your wife wants to trade up, and you're not sure if you will!?!?!?!?!?!?! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

You Must have been thinking about your car, or something other than your tractor, right? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Mark4510]

glagen,
congrats on the new machine!

If you dont have a toothbar, you might consider getting one.....great things to have.

Have fun and be safe. Oh....and post pictures of your projects.

Mark

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Hey! Are UberModerators ALLOWED to make coments?!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif