shibaura_4043
Silver Member
Somehow I missed this thread. I have a 4341 and love it (open station). had 312hrs when i got and about 450 now. Not sure on the 4-5 gear take off, as I rarely use those gears and have always shifted on the fly after starting in 2-3. On the road 5th is still slow, but i dont run the road much. On the brakes, they are really my only complaint. When talking to a few people round me that have a Zetor before getting mine, brakes were their only complaints as well. They work very well but the parking brake sticks almost every time you set it hard, and I wouldn't be surprised if they drag a little as well, probably needs some adjustment just haven't checked it out real good. I agree that it is a very heavy tractor, but you will learn to appreciate that when doing ground engaging tasks. I have done a lot of digging with my FEL and used it a a "dozer" often. The thing really digs and pushes. I run an 8' brush hog and wish I had gone up to a 10'. Also use an 8' disk mower no problem. Lots of power. Good luck, I'm sure you will like it.
before I addressed the brake drag I couldnt even shift on the fly now I can engage 5th no problem... I guess Ill avoid setting the E-brake as much as possible to elminate as much brake drag as I can. Im glad u posted Ive been wondering what size brush hog to get I was leaning 8' but now I may look for 10'....although I did find a 8' hog locally for 1250.00 I thought that was a pretty good deal. I can t wait to get a few hours of seat time later this week. thanks for replying.