Trade 3720 for 4520?

[jenkinsph]

Radman,

I would go with 3 110# weights on each rear wheel and at least 6 70# front weights or a fel.
On a 4520 or 4720 go with the e pto it is a very usable feature as well as the updated cruise and loadmatch.


Steve

 

[ddivinia]

It depends on what you plan to use the tractor for. Mine is used about 70-80% of the time for brush hogging, so it made sense for me to get the E-PTO. I really like the feature. I haven't even tried mowing without it yet - no reason to. It probably would make even more of a difference without a cab.

-Dave

I think it is one of those options you are not sure you would use until you have it.

D.

 

[radman1]

Radman,

I would go with 3 110# weights on each rear wheel and at least 6 70# front weights or a fel.
On a 4520 or 4720 go with the e pto it is a very usable feature as well as the updated cruise and loadmatch.


Steve

I will get the FEL. Do I need 3 110# wts on each side? I was planning on getting 2 on each side. My 3720 has no rear weights and it seems way to light for heavy lifting. The more I think about it, you are probably correctly. If I put a 3 pt attachment on the back weighing 660#s, the weight is much farther back than 660#s on the wheels.

I decided to get the e-pto. I do a lot of rotary and finishing mowing.

 

[johndeere4720]

I will get the FEL. Do I need 3 110# wts on each side? I was planning on getting 2 on each side. My 3720 has no rear weights and it seems way to light for heavy lifting. The more I think about it, you are probably correctly. If I put a 3 pt attachment on the back weighing 660#s, the weight is much farther back than 660#s on the wheels.

I decided to get the e-pto. I do a lot of rotary and finishing mowing.[/QUOTE

I have a 4720 with 3 110# wts on each side and the rear end still will get lite with a full bucket. I do agre that if you did have a the weight it will help.
weel weights will help with tracton to.

 

[ddivinia]

I believe I have 2 weights on each wheel on my 4520. If you put 3 - they really stick out.

D.

 

[jenkinsph]

Darin,
They do stick out but at least they don't affect the footprint when blading and such. I have 3 each side on my 4520 and it is still a little light to me.


Steve

 

[ddivinia]

Darin,
They do stick out but at least they don't affect the footprint when blading and such. I have 3 each side on my 4520 and it is still a little light to me.


Steve

I confirmed I have 2 on each side. I would worry about catching them on things if I had 3.

Do you have anything on the 3 point hitch for ballast?

D.

 

[ddivinia]

Here are a couple pics.

D.

 

[radman1]

Here are a couple pics.

D.

If 2 stick out that much, I wouldn't want to go with 3 on each side. I will probably get R1 tires. Your R4 tires are wider. May even stick out farther with R1 tires. Thanks for the pic.

 

[ddivinia]

No problem

R1s are pretty hard to beat for traction.

D.