L4701 vs L4060

[Taters525]

So what more are you getting with the grand series. it doesn't seems to be just the niceties like a cab or more of a joystick style fel controller. from what I read it has a higher capacity hydraulic pump and also a bit more weight. is that due to possibly a heftier frame and or beefier components. the price difference does not seem to be that much...

 

[Fallon]

I had a L3200 (now L3301) & recently upgraded to a L4060hstc...

The grands have nicer transmissions. HST+ is a 2 speed HST infront of the normal 3 speed manual all HSTs have. The GST transmission is an automatically shifting geared transmission (No need to hit the clutch to change direction or gears). The HST has no clutch & brakes on the left. Electrohydraulic actuated PTO vs. The lever on the economy model (need to clutch to engage).

Nicer 3pt linkage. Stabilizers are the adjustable pin on style vs a turnbuckle on the economy model. Also has some extendable links at the end (I use a Quick Hitch, so don't use that bit). The side link is much easier to turn & just drops the handle to lock vs. The lock nut on the economy unit.

The grands are a lot heavier than the economy models & have beefier loaders. My L4060 feels more stable lifting 1000lbs with no ballast than my L3200 did lifting 1200lbs with 300lbs on the end of my rotary cutter (loader wouldn't lift any higher than 3' & it felt really sketchy).

Nicer setup on lots of small stuff. Dipstick instead of a sight glass, air filter efficiency gauge, tilt steering wheel. Economy machine has a tach, fuel gauge & temp gauge. Grand has speedometer & lots of other info on the digital display. Comes stock with a couple ok cab mounted lights & rear view mirrors.

R4 rims on the grand are adjustable, fixed on the economy machines. Not sure how R1 rims compare.

 

[FatTire]

Wondering if the 4701 has a brake warning light? Not having a light to remind you about the parking brake is a bigger deal than one would imagine.

 

[Fallon]

Wondering if the 4701 has a brake warning light? Not having a light to remind you about the parking brake is a bigger deal than one would imagine.

Highly doubt it, the only warning on my L3200 was driving in circles (split brakes & the parking brake only locks one of em). I love how my new L4060 starts beeping at me ever louder every time I leave the parking brake on.

 

[Taters525]

Fat tire is that speaking from experience

 

[FatTire]

I am speaking from experience. I've locked the brakes, thought to myself "don't forget you just set the brake", and then 3 or 4 minutes later jumped back on and forgot the brake was set. In LOW range you don't even feel it. Maybe I'm getting senile or something.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I am speaking from experience. I've locked the brakes, thought to myself "don't forget you just set the brake", and then 3 or 4 minutes later jumped back on and forgot the brake was set. In LOW range you don't even feel it. Maybe I'm getting senile or something.

I keep trying to get in the habit of stepping on the brake pedal every time I get on the tractor. But I haven't developed the habit yet.

Heck, my Kioti has a brake light, and I've STILL run it with the brake on! :duh:

 

[MrFoPow]

Wondering if the 4701 has a brake warning light? Not having a light to remind you about the parking brake is a bigger deal than one would imagine.

It has a dummy light but no audible alarm.

 

[FatTire]

It has a dummy light but no audible alarm.

Light is good. At least with a light there is a signal you could tap into to for an alarm. On my unit you have to rig up a brake switch to get a signal.

 

[bookmyer]

Wondering if the 4701 has a brake warning light? Not having a light to remind you about the parking brake is a bigger deal than one would imagine.

It does have a brake warning light. Surprisingly my M5040 does not have a brake warning light which is a pain.