New John Deere 4520 (Pics)

[AKfish]

Very nice tractor! Every time I look at a new 4000 cab with the CX loader and wheel wts, extra SCV's - I get the itch - to sell my 110.

Be very interested to hear your thought's on the EH SCV's control and operation.

My experience with the EH 3pt on my 5075M would make going back to the standard 3pt position control a real step backwards!

Congratulations!

AKfish

 

[Glen Watkins]

Congrats on the new tractor. When you say "air ride w/ fore/aft isolator kit", what is that?

 

[dconine]

Thanks for all the replies.

At first I was unsure if I really wanted the EH 3rd SCV because I was set on getting the manual lever. Dealer said with '11 models you can only order the EH setup. After getting it installed and actually using it on our log grapple, I can say it is well worth it. The operation is quick and pretty smooth, so I am happy with it.

We ordered this seat with the air ride. But what I really wanted was the seat to free float forward and back to help smooth out the bumps out even better. I contacted Sears seat company to get a price on the kit, and they said they would just ship one out to me for free. Can't say why they did, must of had some extra on hand. It works quite good, you can lock the seat for normal operation or free float it for forward and back movement. It has compression springs to it allows the seat to go back to neutral after going through some bumps.

This tractor is used for leveling our driveway, because we run a small engine repair business and have a lot of traffic. We also use it to mow our road sides, around fields, & for wood cutting & several jobs in general around the house. Works awesome for what we need.

 

[9973720wb19]

nice - that's a whole lot of weight on the front....

 

[JD 4520]

I'm with you. Like mine and the power that comes with it. Enjoy...

 

[dconine]

The weight on the front really helps. I think it holds the front down really well & keeps it from being so bumpy. After adding the Rimguard, it made a big improvement in the ride quality & a huge difference for when we are grappling logs.

 

[Glen Watkins]

Front weights are great until I want my loader on. Then off they come, Six 70 pounders.

 

[Martian]

Looks like a great tractor! Sure you'll love that cab compared to an open station:thumbsup:

 

[USNative]

Very Nice, and looks like you got plenty of weight options to hold her down! :thumbsup:

I am looking into buying anywhere from the 3720 to the 4720 with a cab of course. Ever tried moving snow in a half mile driveway cabless at 16 below zero with the wind blowing? I'll tell you it ain't fun and I am really dreading the winter knowing I will be freezing my you know what off out there.

I like the tractor I have now but without a cab it's pretty rough in the winter here in Montana. When the right deal comes along I am going to be snatching up a good cabbed tractor. The 4x20 series IMO are the best for my needs because they offer both great power and cab. And you can get a lot done with em in a short amount of time. 3720 is the minimum I would go for my needs but if I can get a good deal on a 4x20 model you can bet that's where I am going.

Love your machine and know you are loving it!

 

[dconine]

If you are looking at the cab version, you will start out with the 4320. Personally, if you can swing it I would definately go with the 4520 over the 4320 with the increased horsepower. The 4520 has the e-throttle which to me is worth a million bucks. I'm also pretty sure the 4320 does not have the intercooler which cools the air coming into the engine. Cooler air=more horsepower.

The 4520 also has a larger turbo due to the different part #s. Plus it has a great turbo whine . If you have any questions about the 4000 series in general, don't be afraid to ask. They are a totally different animal than the 3000 series but I cannot knock them, they are a great tractor as well. It's so nice to go out and work in any weather you want to. It would be nice if you can find a good used cab but a new one would be great as well.