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<blockquote data-quote="DiamondSCattleCo" data-source="post: 558237" data-attributes="member: 2862"><p>A 4230 isn't a bad tractor, however I am going to add to R. John list of cons:</p><p></p><p>1) The front ends are weak for loader work. Expect to snap spindles if you're handling large round bales or travelling over uneven ground with even medium sized bales on the front. There are several 4230s in my area, and the dealer keeps several spindles on hand.</p><p></p><p>2) The transmissions are weak. Watch your linkages so they don't fall out of adjustment. A good friend babies his 4230, but didn't adjust the linkages properly and he'll be starting his second transmission rebuild this year.</p><p></p><p>Personally, when you add up the pros/cons, I wouldn't have a 4230 within miles of my place. There are equal or better tractors out there for less dollars. Stick to the brand names like NH, Case, Massey, or JD and you won't have parts problems at all, even on a 30 yr old tractor.</p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiamondSCattleCo, post: 558237, member: 2862"] A 4230 isn't a bad tractor, however I am going to add to R. John list of cons: 1) The front ends are weak for loader work. Expect to snap spindles if you're handling large round bales or travelling over uneven ground with even medium sized bales on the front. There are several 4230s in my area, and the dealer keeps several spindles on hand. 2) The transmissions are weak. Watch your linkages so they don't fall out of adjustment. A good friend babies his 4230, but didn't adjust the linkages properly and he'll be starting his second transmission rebuild this year. Personally, when you add up the pros/cons, I wouldn't have a 4230 within miles of my place. There are equal or better tractors out there for less dollars. Stick to the brand names like NH, Case, Massey, or JD and you won't have parts problems at all, even on a 30 yr old tractor. Rod [/QUOTE]
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