Have 4410, but need to downsize!

stephenson · Apr 15, 2016

Hi All,

I have a 2004 (I think it is) 4410 ehydro with a 430 loader ...218 hours ...turf tires. Mainly used for snow removal and the odd digging job on our little 5 acres in northern Virginia. Bought it around 2005 with about 50 hours on it from a neighbor who was moving.

We are getting ready to downsize to a smaller piece of property on a lake nearby ...the 4410 is just too big. My goal is a smaller tractor that I can more easily transport between our place and our sons places. I also want the smaller one to have a backhoe for landscaping at the new property.

Any thoughts about how to go about the process of selling the 4410 and buying a smaller ...and, what model would make a good alternative to the 4410? I think I want to stay with JD.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and comments!

RoyJackson · Apr 16, 2016

I'd consider a trade-in before trying to sell it yourself. I have no idea what you paid for the tractor, but I wouldn't be too surprised if you got a trade-in allowance for pretty close to what you paid for it back in 2005.
As far as a replacement...how much land does your new place have and what kind of tasks are you expecting to do? My guess, with no knowledge of your intended uses, would be a 2xxx series tractor, if you want a sub-compact. You might even get by with one of the larger lawn tractors.