Any source for John Deere MX6 cutter parts?

[greasemonkeyok]

I wonder what percentage of the MX 6 shafts break. Is it possible there was a bad batch of shafts, but the rest are OK?

 

[Ken]

I wonder what percentage of the MX 6 shafts break. Is it possible there was a bad batch of shafts, but the rest are OK?

Wouldn't think it was a batch since there is several different types The made in Spain must of been bad because changed to Mexico then now made in China and there is 3 types used in this box just have to open to figure out what type.
There is a lot of weight attached to a 6 to 8 inch shaft hanging out of the box. Then a stump or rock hits it something has to go.
Told the J.P. parts person maybe since my old one is worn out metal could weld it to bottom of the MX6
They have a way of looking as if maybe should run. sometimes.
Thanks for the replys it helps in making decision on what to do.
Has anyone changed the box to another brand if so what did you buy.
ken

 

[aczlan]

Perhaps something like this would work: Surplus Center - 1:1.05 GEARBOX BUSH HOG 3209 ROTARY CUTTER

Aaron Z

 

[Ken]

Perhaps something like this would work: Surplus Center - 1:1.05 GEARBOX BUSH HOG 3209 ROTARY CUTTER

Aaron Z

Aaron the length of out put shaft may be 2/4 inchs short. Sure does look good also the 190 Hp. shouldn't worry about over powering with 60 hp tractor.
Wonder what the bushhog pan and blades would cost. may be good items thanks for the information.
ken
p.s.There is several comments about the slip clutch not being checked I had loosened mine until bolts were loose and was tightening up 1/2 turn each when the shaft broke. so the clutch was over slack.

 

[RJJR]

Well good news and bad news. Good news yes there is a 5 year warrenty. bad news warrenty starts on new MX6 and after Nov. 2010 mine in 2008.

New shaft cost 775.00 + seals and any parts needed so adverage around 1200.00
A new box with 90 day warrenty costs 1400 + labor.
Does any one have suggestions on what to do with this.
Maybe run my worn out Howse more a bit longer this year.
ken

Yea, I'd run the worn out Howse and then order a new HD Howse 6' cutter with100 HP gear box, clutch, stump jumper, 3/16 inch steel deck with 3"steel reinforced tubing for $1800. Didn't look back on the Deere specs but I think the deck used to be thinner than 3/16.
Good luck

 

[Ken]

Aaron the length of out put shaft may be 2/4 inchs short. Sure does look good also the 190 Hp. shouldn't worry about over powering with 60 hp tractor.
Wonder what the bushhog pan and blades would cost. may be good items thanks for the information.
ken
p.s.There is several comments about the slip clutch not being checked I had loosened mine until bolts were loose and was tightening up 1/2 turn each when the shaft broke. so the clutch was over slack.

Been looking at this gear box from Surplus Center and the Bush hog web site and comparing the parts will talk to bush hog Monday to see if can locate a parts match . Price sure beats the one quoted from J.D.

 

[Ken]

Yea, I'd run the worn out Howse and then order a new HD Howse 6' cutter with100 HP gear box, clutch, stump jumper, 3/16 inch steel deck with 3"steel reinforced tubing for $1800. Didn't look back on the Deere specs but I think the deck used to be thinner than 3/16.
Good luck

Was offered 550 bucks for the carcus of this MX6 thought it was a little cheap.
Howse getting to look better all the time.

 

[Ken]

Perhaps something like this would work: Surplus Center - 1:1.05 GEARBOX BUSH HOG 3209 ROTARY CUTTER

Aaron Z

Good information talked to Bush hog rep. and ordered a pan and knife bar for this bush hog gear box and then orered the gear box from Surplus center. and total price was 779 bucks that included shipping of parts. Better than the shaft only at J.D. parts.
Aaron thanks for the suggestion. Think 190 gear box will hold up more better than the original J.D box.
ken

 

[Ductape]

Good information talked to Bush hog rep. and ordered a pan and knife bar for this bush hog gear box and then orered the gear box from Surplus center. and total price was 779 bucks that included shipping of parts. Better than the shaft only at J.D. parts.
Aaron thanks for the suggestion. Think 190 gear box will hold up more better than the original J.D box.
ken

Please take some pics when you make the repair. I'm very interested in seeing how that gearbox works out as far as the output shaft length, etc. Perhaps others will do the same.

 

[Ken]

Please take some pics when you make the repair. I'm very interested in seeing how that gearbox works out as far as the output shaft length, etc. Perhaps others will do the same.

Can you give me a list to follow to get the pictures to display.
I'm missing something in the attempt.

ken