Tractor Arrived Today!

REDBANK · Nov 17, 2004

can i ask, how much did that combo bucket cost?

srs · Nov 17, 2004

Photo of the joystick.

What a neat set up, so convenient!

JayC · Nov 18, 2004

That's an awesome setup you have! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Sadler · Nov 18, 2004

After the dealer's discount, the 72" Deere 4-in-1 was going to cost me 1395 with manual valve and lever control; I paid 1550 for the 72" Long 4-in-1 with electric valve and joystick control.

Sadler · Nov 18, 2004

Don--thanks much. I did some heavy duty use of the loader today consolidating a very large and spread out burn pile (created dragging downed trees with an old Jeep Cherokee) with many big trees and logs, and the tractor performed flawlessly with such ease. The hydro transmission is just great and the tractor is NOT oversized--I worried I overdid it, but I can now say the size for what I need to do is just about right.

Sadler · Nov 18, 2004

And thanks SRS and JayC. I'll put years and many hours on this tractor, and after struggling with a Ford 9N for too many years, I'm a happy camper.

rockyridgefarm · Nov 19, 2004

You really should change your name - Happlier... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That machine is TOO COOL!!

Do you have a pic that shows the setup of the hoses for the 4 in 1 on the loader? Did they use rigid pipe, or flex?

JayC · Nov 19, 2004

That machine should give you many years of satisfactory service. I love the new 4000 Twenties. The HP for their class is unheard of. Deere seems to be carrying that logic to the new 3000 Twenties, too. Can't wait for them to show up. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Sadler · Nov 19, 2004

Thanks guys.

Mike, I think they used rigid up until the bucket, but I'll shoot a photo of the hoses on the 4-in-1 this weekend and post.

By the way, there are a few more photos of the loader setup in the John Deere gallery.

Sadler · Nov 24, 2004

Mike--sorry I didn't post these earlier. Non stop rain lately. I finally just went out in the rain, pulled back the cover and took a couple of shots attached here. Looks like flex hose from the valve to the 4 in 1, rigid to the bucket motion.