5103 Purchase

[itsmegg]

I just bought a 5103 and a new MX-6 cutter. I have 400 lbs of weight on the front. The MX-6 is a cuttin' dude. I am a little concerned about the weight when I have it lifted. It seems real heavy and the when I let it down it goes down really quick. The rear tires seem to have a bulge to them when the cutter is up and all the weight is on the tractor. Should the weight of the MX6 on a 5103 w/quick hitch be a concern??? Is there anything I can do to make the lift control a little smoother??

 

[CWP37]

I have only hooked up my MX6 to try it out. Haven't really mowed anything yet. I have iMatch and haven't noticed the problems you mention. I do have a 512 loader, so that probably evens out the weight better. I believe you can adjust the rate of drop on the hitch, but I don't know how to do it. If it's possible, I'm sure someone here can tell you.

 

[John D]

Drop speed valve is under the seat. under the slide plate. jb

 

[andrewj]

Chip, remember small children and new tractor owners don't mix. Every year or two someone in my community loses a small child due to a tractor accident. No one gets up in the morning and says, I am going to kill my child with my tractor today.....that's why they call them accidents. Best thing is to not allow child to ride with you.

Please think about this.