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It was ok unless there was glare ice, then useless.
Chains will go on. They were brand new so i expected to have to trim them, but the extra pieces in the box say they should fit fine.
I added the weight before touchup, then got stuck on what i consider flat ground. Had to pull it out with the 420.
My 420 has a quikway loader, ag tires. 200 lbs rim guard, 200 lbs wheel weights and 300 lbs on the 3 point hitch. Its not very good with ice underneath either. My yard is as flat as possible with drainage as its a low spot. I have cleared 8" of slush with the 420. The area made that slow.
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It cost just over $12 and took an hour between the lowes trip wandering around finding parts that fit together and building it. Hoefully the oak holds out. 1/4 x2 steel plate was twice as much. I originally thought plywood but that was $3 more for. I didnt have any 1/2 or less on hand. And i figured solid was better getting wet.
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Deere does not have any 4wd Vintage garden tractors. the first ones were 2002 x575/x585/x595
GT's are great for everything you want to do except tree work, you really need a compact or subcompact at a minimum
I'm going to exclude working in the woods too, unless your looking to just carry brush.
https://fiddleheadfocus.com/2017/09/26/news/sj-wallfatal-39-17/
I'd look for a 318, 322, 332, 400, 420, 430. I think most in your area are currently overpriced. If you want a loader I'd plan 2 tractors as those loaders are a half day project to mount or dismount.
If you get a 400/420/430 make sure to only buy a tractor if it has every attachment you want. They are rare. Replacement parts are common.
To have an other attachment capable loader tractor the 425, 445, 455 are your only options pre 2002.
https://fiddleheadfocus.com/2017/09/26/news/sj-wallfatal-39-17/
I'd look for a 318, 322, 332, 400, 420, 430. I think most in your area are currently overpriced. If you want a loader I'd plan 2 tractors as those loaders are a half day project to mount or dismount.
If you get a 400/420/430 make sure to only buy a tractor if it has every attachment you want. They are rare. Replacement parts are common.
To have an other attachment capable loader tractor the 425, 445, 455 are your only options pre 2002.
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Pretty much all repowers have as much if not more power then the original motors.
the honda should be a 23hp, and since torque is a function of HP and RPM it would have about 30% more power at full throttle, yes it may drop off faster as rpm's drop, but that shouldn't be an issue. Just raise the throttle to have enough to do the job, if its bogging at under full throttle you are also generating more heat then the engine can dissipate,
In MD that 430 shouldn’t need any help starting. In the 20’s it should fire off like summer.
All added up I’m near 850lbs including operator on my 420 loader. If I’m lifting over 400 lbs I like to add a couple hundred more. It will do it as is, if I lift and move on level surfaces.
Looks great. Just make sure to remove the shaft on the rear pto before you try turning it on.Here’s my John Deere 400. Just got it yesterday.
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You will want that exhaust snorkel in the winter. JD moved it to the side because the front discharge makes snow stick in the snowblower.
As for a bagger, there was a rear mounted option I think it was made by track vac.
I don’t think a 50” deck from a 420 would be an option. The front of a 400 is wider.
As for a bagger, there was a rear mounted option I think it was made by track vac.
I don’t think a 50” deck from a 420 would be an option. The front of a 400 is wider.
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