Larry EC-OH
Member
Hi tractor experts.
We have a John Deere 4600 at the college that we teach at and I'm asking for opinions. The thing is that it is becoming unreliable and is starting to become a money pit. The latest issue is the fuel solenoid. It was replaced by the dealer and now 2 weeks later it has failed again, they suspect because of over voltage. My question, is this thing worth fixing right or should we be looking to replace.
This tractor operated a 16' bat wing mower on a 400 A. campus and is used to push snow off parking lots in the winter.
We're not opposed to having older equipment that is more reliable. So fix or replace. If replace, what models would you recommend. The replacement doesn't necessarily have to be Green, but we have a good relationship with our John Deere dealer. I'm asking for our grounds manager. The other key fact is that we do not have a maintenance person, just operators.
Thanks in advance, Larry
We have a John Deere 4600 at the college that we teach at and I'm asking for opinions. The thing is that it is becoming unreliable and is starting to become a money pit. The latest issue is the fuel solenoid. It was replaced by the dealer and now 2 weeks later it has failed again, they suspect because of over voltage. My question, is this thing worth fixing right or should we be looking to replace.
This tractor operated a 16' bat wing mower on a 400 A. campus and is used to push snow off parking lots in the winter.
We're not opposed to having older equipment that is more reliable. So fix or replace. If replace, what models would you recommend. The replacement doesn't necessarily have to be Green, but we have a good relationship with our John Deere dealer. I'm asking for our grounds manager. The other key fact is that we do not have a maintenance person, just operators.
Thanks in advance, Larry
