John Deere compact tractor 4110

[elad]

Hi,
I appreicate your comments and suggestions. I'm new to the compact tractors. I'm used to my Super C IHC and it's heavy weight. This little tractor seems very unstable. Maybe I just have to practice with it more. But I don't want to tip it over while practicing. I have about 40 stumps to take out andl then level the ground. I'm nervous about dropping into one of the stump holes and tipping over. I guess caution is my best defense. I;m going to buck up and go for it . Just keep the ROPS in the UP position.
THANK YOU again for thoughtfullness and consideration.
PS am thinking about wheel spacers. 2" or 3" for each rear wheel. elad

 

[RalphVa]

I put dual wheels on my Gravely. They add traction plus stability. Had to add some spacers made for it to add the other set of tires. Not sure JD makes them for the compacts. Think a second set of tires and wheels aren't that expensive.

Actually, I have 2 sets of duals for the Gravely, one set of turfs for most of the year and a set of ags with screw studs on it now.

One think I'd worry about is going up and over a stump with a 4wd tractor. That could tilt it over, especially on a hill. I cut a couple stump to the ground on my hill out back because I could foresee doing just that, or hitting the buggers with the brush hog.

Ralph

 

[jcmseven]

Elad,

I have read your question about your dilemma with the 4110 and the front end loader. I am not a JD serviceperson, but I do know at least two people who have experimented with the wheel spacers. Both own 4115 tractors which they use to maintain two independent Christmas tree farms. Neither feels that the spacers made an appreciable difference in stability to their tractors. 4115 tractors are more stable in general than the 4110 because of the longer wheelbase and slightly wider rear stance, but the difference is small. Neither example case person is currently using the wheel spacers originally tried. I think your best bet is to maximally ballast your tractor in the back, and not pursue the spacer option. Or consider a 4115? Good luck.

John M.