No Longer Blue - Brought home the new 4520

[wolfpack2]

Signed the papers this morning and brought home my new 4520. I ordered it 2 weeks ago and the dealer got it in and prepped quick. I originally wanted the ePTO option, but that would have delayed the tractor until November. I therefore settled on just the eHydro.
Only put 2 hours on it so far, but I love having AC. It is going to take some getting used as you are isolated from hearing if the mower is hitting stones or having any other issues. The 400CX works great with the pallet forks and the loader comes off even easier than my old NH 16LA, although it is much harder to see around.

I know that the unwritten rules of the forum requires pictures for any new tractors / equipment / anything else you can take a picture of........

One last trip for the old TC40D


Bringing the new 4520 home



Putting it to work

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Nice looking tractor. :thumbsup:

 

[Big Jon]

Nice... :cool2: I will be thinking about you in this hot weather...

 

[YesDeere]

Sweeeeeeeet!!!

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations, my wife and I looked at the 4000 Series, only had a 4720, but they sure are nice tractors. You will love the AC, I just spent the last two days bush hogging in air conditioned comfort.:thumbsup:

 

[dschuffert]

Very nice machine! I too went from New Holland to John Deere this year. New Holland served me well over the years and I think they are both great brands.

 

[lost in wisconsin]

Wolf pack,
Congratulations on a very very nice tractor. Have fun with it.

 

[Mechanos]

Are you going to miss the backhoe?

 

[Bob77064]

Congratulations, great looking tractor.

 

[wolfpack2]

Are you going to miss the backhoe?

That is the one thing I struggled with. For the price of one, I can rent a mini excavator for several days (or borrow my dad's little Kubota BX TLB) and not have to worry about storage or maintenance. I have also completed the trenching and digging that I anticipate needing to do around the property. On the other hand not having when you need it for some unexpected event means delays or having to improvise and use a shovel. I got the power beyond port so I can always add the backhoe in the future if I decide I can't live with out it. In the end it all came down to cab vs. backhoe as I couldn't afford both at this time.