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I am going to buy either a JD 2210 or a JD 4110 . I have been reading every post I can find regarding the 2210 and the 4110. Though I am normally a decision maker I find myself stymied. I have driven both (not much difference in handling I thought). I even have a 2210 in my garage this moment, (it goes back this week if I decide on the 4110 instead.) So I thought I’d try a few more questions of the board. Quite frankly I’m not sure all of the dealers I’ve spoken to, though helpful, are totally up tp speed on the machines.
I am going to use the tractor primarily for mowing app. 1.5 acres of very nice residential lawn (currently professionally maintained), snow removal (600' asphalt drive), occasional light landscaping (wood chips, beach sand, etc) and that’s about it. As you can see, I really don’t “need” a tractor. It’s more a matter of wanting a tractor for relaxation, fun, etc. (My wife can’t quite understand any of this but acknowledges that since I don’t gamble and don’t chase women I might as well do some other things).
The following issues have arisen. The dealer tells me that the 2210 uses a relatively newly designed 62 inch “convertible” MMM deck that has greater vacuum and clipping dispersal quality than the 60" deck (older technology?) which the 4110 uses. He feels the 62" deck will give a professionally manicured look. I don’t really think it will look as good as the people who do it now on their ZTR’s but I want it to look as sharp as I can manage. It is also slightly easier to attach and detach the 62" MMM as there is no need to disconnect the rear lift links which the 4110 uses.
I have looked closely at and crawled under the undercarriage of both. I an neither a mechanic nor an engineer but it seems to me that the 2210 has a 1 piece horizontal steel frame from front to back. The 4110 appears to be comprised of 2 or possibly 3 sections which seem to be bolted together. Is that correct or am I simply not understanding what I am looking at?
The 2210 FEL is slightly easier to take on and off. I have tried both. The 2210 has an improved system which does not entail use of the handle to disengage the latching. Also the 2210 front does not work the same as on the 4110. There is no front plate to line up. The dealer tells me that they have had some problems in the past where owners had some trouble matching the front plate up on the 4100 and 4110's. I had no problem at the dealer but, then again, those are typically the types of problems that occur on a Saturday just after the dealer closes for a long weekend and I am about to begin a project.
Overall it seems like the 2210 is more suited to my purposes and several dealers have so commented. The flip side is that the 4110 just has more of the “look” and “feel” of a tractor. I know that the fellows with the really big tractors are probably chuckling by now, but for me the 4110 is “big”. The tires, etc. just seem to give it more of a big tractor feel. (Remember we are only talking 1.5 acres so everything is relative.) For the purpose of this comparison I am leaving out the cost difference factor. It’s probably a one time deal so...
I appreciate your time reading this and any comments based on experience or otherwise. Thank you for the “sounding board"!
Walter
I am going to use the tractor primarily for mowing app. 1.5 acres of very nice residential lawn (currently professionally maintained), snow removal (600' asphalt drive), occasional light landscaping (wood chips, beach sand, etc) and that’s about it. As you can see, I really don’t “need” a tractor. It’s more a matter of wanting a tractor for relaxation, fun, etc. (My wife can’t quite understand any of this but acknowledges that since I don’t gamble and don’t chase women I might as well do some other things).
The following issues have arisen. The dealer tells me that the 2210 uses a relatively newly designed 62 inch “convertible” MMM deck that has greater vacuum and clipping dispersal quality than the 60" deck (older technology?) which the 4110 uses. He feels the 62" deck will give a professionally manicured look. I don’t really think it will look as good as the people who do it now on their ZTR’s but I want it to look as sharp as I can manage. It is also slightly easier to attach and detach the 62" MMM as there is no need to disconnect the rear lift links which the 4110 uses.
I have looked closely at and crawled under the undercarriage of both. I an neither a mechanic nor an engineer but it seems to me that the 2210 has a 1 piece horizontal steel frame from front to back. The 4110 appears to be comprised of 2 or possibly 3 sections which seem to be bolted together. Is that correct or am I simply not understanding what I am looking at?
The 2210 FEL is slightly easier to take on and off. I have tried both. The 2210 has an improved system which does not entail use of the handle to disengage the latching. Also the 2210 front does not work the same as on the 4110. There is no front plate to line up. The dealer tells me that they have had some problems in the past where owners had some trouble matching the front plate up on the 4100 and 4110's. I had no problem at the dealer but, then again, those are typically the types of problems that occur on a Saturday just after the dealer closes for a long weekend and I am about to begin a project.
Overall it seems like the 2210 is more suited to my purposes and several dealers have so commented. The flip side is that the 4110 just has more of the “look” and “feel” of a tractor. I know that the fellows with the really big tractors are probably chuckling by now, but for me the 4110 is “big”. The tires, etc. just seem to give it more of a big tractor feel. (Remember we are only talking 1.5 acres so everything is relative.) For the purpose of this comparison I am leaving out the cost difference factor. It’s probably a one time deal so...
I appreciate your time reading this and any comments based on experience or otherwise. Thank you for the “sounding board"!
Walter
