Steering Brakes,,, A Necessity,, Or A Nicety?? (41HP, 3000 Lb Tractor)

[zmountaineer]

2wd raking hay going on a side slope then up the hill it was an absolute necessity. I'd rather have them and not need them then need them and not have them. I am an infrequent user of any large tractor but when I rake for my father in law there are no flat areas around here and even cutting the corners they're needed.

I was complaining to him that it was near impossible to go side and up without sliding. He told me about the brakes and use them every single time I rake for him now.

Then I learned about the locker. He's a trial by fire type of teacher. I remember the first time I drove his 4wd ford 7610.

Anyway I'm a novice and use steering brakes frequently bc of terrain.

 

[k0ua]

We need them here for much the same reasons the off camber steep slopes we have around here. You just can't keep a straight line sometimes when out in the snow without them. Sometimes they are the only steering your really have. Just one more arrow in the quiver...

 

[jenkinsph]

Since the 4105 has 4x4 you may get away without the steering brakes for mowing. But some of the other dirt work jobs I would want them. Curious if the 4105 has differential lock? I would have to have either steering brakes or differential lock to get out of wet spots. I much prefer having both.

 

[CADplans]

Well,, I went to the dealer and wrote the check today,,,
they will deliver it in a day or two :thumbsup:

It does have a differential lock,
and maybe the tires are big enough that steering brakes will be less of an issue??

I definitely will be using the power washer,, it is only 3 years old.
A little paint might needed,,, too!! :laughing:
Anyone have an extra wire brush laying around they want to donate?? :confused2:

I bought it as is,, but, at least they will deliver it,,,

It runs perfectly,, and the turbo sounds nice!!

 

[4570Man]

I rarely if ever use them on tractors with loaders. On my B7200 I use them a lot because it's too front end light to steer.

 

[CADplans]

On my B7200 I use them a lot because it's too front end light to steer.

That is kinda what I am expecting,, I will need weight,,,
Hmmmmm,,,
Maybe fluid in the front tires,, the wheels are drilled for weights,,,
I do have three front end suitcase weights setting around doing nothing,, 100 pounds each,,,

 

[jenkinsph]

That is kinda what I am expecting,, I will need weight,,,
Hmmmmm,,,
Maybe fluid in the front tires,, the wheels are drilled for weights,,,
I do have three front end suitcase weights setting around doing nothing,, 100 pounds each,,,

I suspect that 300 lbs. on the front would be about perfect on the 4105.

Is the lower right lift arm bent?

 

[4570Man]

That is kinda what I am expecting,, I will need weight,,, Hmmmmm,,, Maybe fluid in the front tires,, the wheels are drilled for weights,,, I do have three front end suitcase weights setting around doing nothing,, 100 pounds each,,,

If all you're trying to do is pull a 72" mower I think you'll be fine. My L3240 base tractor outweighs it by about 400 pounds and it doesn't have any trouble with a finish mower. I've never tried it without the loader on which would make a substantial difference but I still expect I could handle it fine. My B7200 even handles a 750 pound mower moderately ok. It handles the lighter 400 pound mower like a champ. With a 3 foot rotary cutter on the b7200 my steering is pretty bad. A finish mower rides on its own wheels and doesn't lift up the front of the tractor.

 

[CADplans]

Is the lower right lift arm bent?

I think the pins are worn,, the tractor spent its entire life pulling a scraper,,, daily,,,

 

[CADplans]

Is the lower right lift arm bent?

I think the pins are worn,, the tractor spent its entire life pulling a scraper,,, daily,,,