known problems with jd4100 hst I should know about

TheChamp · Dec 9, 2001

Re: known problems with jd4100 hst I should know a

I have a JD4000 series brochure here in front of me. On the back it says, "The 4200 through 4700 Tractors were designed and are assembeld at our factory in Agusta, Georgia."

I checked out the Deere website. Indeed under specs, it lists Japan as the "country of origin". It is interesting how the JD sales people don't at least mention this fact.

TheChamp

cooker · Dec 10, 2001

I have a 4100HST with 54" mid mower and 410FEL. It has worked great. Use it to mow about 1.5A and used it to help build a 30x40x14' pole barn. Made a custom boom pole/fork attachment for the FEL. Placed all the 6x6 poles and set all the trusses with it. I would suggest counter weight for the rear or in the tires. For simple use I have a set 70lb each wheel weights from my old Case 444 (good tractor). For any real loader work I have a JD counter weight box filled with portland concrete. I am running turf tires and have never got it stuck without being able to get it out between the 4wheel drive and rear dif lock. The only problems I have had is with the dealer.

jimgerken · Dec 10, 2001

Great to hear good news from you all on the 4100, thanks for responding. I would love to hear more about the 6x6 pole attachment you made, even with an attached image if possible. I need to do the same thing in a couple months, am designing it now. My tallest poles will be 18 feet long (only two if these to handle), then 16s and 14s and 12s. I am presently thinking about a six-foot gin pole bolted to the bucket, and chain hanging from it. This should get the reach i need. I am figuring six and a half feet of loader reach and six feet of pole, should get me safely above the CG of the tallest poles. Any input, comments welcome.

Anonymous Poster · Dec 10, 2001

I've had a 4100 for two yers with most all accessories. It's been a great tractor. As far as manufacturing/assembly - all 4000 series are partially if not mostly manufactured by Yanmar - particularly engine/trans/rear-end. Final assembly is doen in August, GA. We've toured the factory and got a glimpse of the "10" series in the product development stage. The 4100 is mostly manfactured and assembled by Yanmar, but finished in Augusta, GA. The 4100 is NOT a Yanmar painted green but a John Deere tractor manufactured for John Deere by Yanmar as are most JD Compact engines including those in the 4000 series and the 790/990. If you want a factory tour - call ahead - they were very nice and took time to take just my family through at a pre-arranged time (don't just show up at the factory).