Help! 3 problems and just 11 hours in. Warranty? Insurance? Me?

[gocards1177]

I'm really wondering if I would be happier with an 8 foot 3pt cutter instead. The double pto setup with the pedestal between them on my mx10 pull type worries me. There's different ways to go about upgrading/downgrading depending on my point of view.

I put the driveline back on this afternoon. Ill do some more cutting if the weather cooperates this weekend.

 

[Zebrafive]

I'm really wondering if I would be happier with an 8 foot 3pt cutter instead. The double pto setup with the pedestal between them on my mx10 pull type worries me. There's different ways to go about upgrading/downgrading depending on my point of view.

I put the driveline back on this afternoon. Ill do some more cutting if the weather cooperates this weekend.

This (two PTO shafts & pedestal) are because it's a pull type, not because it's a 10' cutter. Unless you are thinking changing to an 8' and changing from pull type too, you will still have a double PTO shaft drive line.

 

[gocards1177]

This (two PTO shafts & pedestal) are because it's a pull type, not because it's a 10' cutter. Unless you are thinking changing to an 8' and changing from pull type too, you will still have a double PTO shaft drive line.

I know- that's my point. I went with a pull type because I thought I could get away with slightly bigger. I've always hear that 3pt cutters require more horsepower for the same size cutter vs a pull type. So I figure if I go to a 3pt type I should go down in size a bit too. This is all just speculation and thinking, of course. Maybe I can learn to love my mx10 if it stays fixed.

 

[aczlan]

I know- that's my point. I went with a pull type because I thought I could get away with slightly bigger. I've always hear that 3pt cutters require more horsepower for the same size cutter vs a pull type. So I figure if I go to a 3pt type I should go down in size a bit too. This is all just speculation and thinking, of course. Maybe I can learn to love my mx10 if it stays fixed.

The "more HP" is because you need a bigger tractor to handle the weight of the larger cutter. Looks almost like you could order the rear wheels for a semi mount, pull the tongue and hook your current mower up as a semi mount (per the picture at: IRON Search - 2003 John Deere MX10 Mower/Rotary Cutter For Sale By P&K Midwest in Iowa )

Aaron Z

 

[gocards1177]

The "more HP" is because you need a bigger tractor to handle the weight of the larger cutter. Looks almost like you could order the rear wheels for a semi mount, pull the tongue and hook your current mower up as a semi mount (per the picture at: IRON Search - 2003 John Deere MX10 Mower/Rotary Cutter For Sale By P&K Midwest in Iowa )

Aaron Z

I had that thought too but I think it would require the rear wheel assembly, new shaft/clutch, and the front attachment bar.

 

[Zebrafive]

I would check my salesman about cost to swap to a semi mounted unit.

 

[Beltman60]

I think you just need your dealer to set it up correctly and it should work fine
why down size if your tractor can handle it

 

[gocards1177]

I think you just need your dealer to set it up correctly and it should work fine
why down size if your tractor can handle it

Used it for 7 hours yesterday. I have to admit I came close to abusing it to see how it would hold up. Worked fine.

 

[Beltman60]

so with it finally set up correctly why downsize?
let the slashing begin

 

[gocards1177]

so with it finally set up correctly why downsize?
let the slashing begin

That's my current theory.

 

[gocards1177]

so with it finally set up correctly why downsize?
let the slashing begin

That's my current theory.

 

[ddivinia]

Is everything holding up?

D.

 

[gocards1177]

Sfsg. I haven't heard from dealer either. I don't know of we're good or they're waiting on warranty approval still.

 

[ddivinia]

Any more problems with the shredder? I bet the shaft was too long.

D.

 

[gocards1177]

No. I put about 20 hours on it with meticulous clutch adjustment and it seems fine.

 

[gocards1177]

Spoke with salesman yesterday and he said they've got everything taken care of!

I'm now up to 60-something hours, and I must say it's a great machine/cutter and it fits my needs well. I feel like I have been treated right by James, Ron, and the guys in the service department at Donald Farm and Lawn in Rolla, MO. I would definitely recommend.

 

[Beltman60]

thats good to here
:thumbsup:

 

[ddivinia]

Cool deal. Good to hear since I just bought a mx8 pull type.

D.