ddivinia
Elite Member
I know I would tear up a LX6, I went with the MX6 and it is awesome. I had a LX4 on my 2210 and I think it was sized right but with my 4720 and 5525 - no way would I go with a LX.
D.
D.
LX6 vs. MX6
- Thread starter rmonio
- Start date
- Views: 31676
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Well - I'm sold on the MX6 and ordered it today. Quick question - do you really need a slip-clutch on it? The dealer mentioned this, but I didn't see anything in the purchasing guides regarding a slip clutch. I suppose I could check the Deere site...
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Well - I'm sold on the MX6 and ordered it today. Quick question - do you really need a slip-clutch on it? The dealer mentioned this, but I didn't see anything in the purchasing guides regarding a slip clutch. I suppose I could check the Deere site...
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
browns40
Gold Member
Hi rmonio,
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
browns40
Gold Member
Hi rmonio,
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Is the slip clutch standard on the unit? I can't find it anywhere in the brochure!? It looks like everything is standard on the unit - including the chains.
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Is the slip clutch standard on the unit? I can't find it anywhere in the brochure!? It looks like everything is standard on the unit - including the chains.
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Hmm. Checked the Deere website and it's a standard feature on the MX6 and MX7's.
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Hmm. Checked the Deere website and it's a standard feature on the MX6 and MX7's.
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
rockyridgefarm
Elite Member
The interesting thing is that while the slip clutch and chains are standerd equipment - the dealer can delete them at time of order to lower the cost...
So it is important to make sure they are included.
My MX would break a shhear pin EVERY time I start it... Have to have the slip clutch!
So it is important to make sure they are included.
My MX would break a shhear pin EVERY time I start it... Have to have the slip clutch!
rockyridgefarm
Elite Member
The interesting thing is that while the slip clutch and chains are standerd equipment - the dealer can delete them at time of order to lower the cost...
So it is important to make sure they are included.
My MX would break a shhear pin EVERY time I start it... Have to have the slip clutch!
So it is important to make sure they are included.
My MX would break a shhear pin EVERY time I start it... Have to have the slip clutch!
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
This brings up an interesting question - why do the dealers delete the standard equipment? I don't care about cost - really - I'd rather insure that for standard price, I get standard product....
-Bob
-Bob
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
This brings up an interesting question - why do the dealers delete the standard equipment? I don't care about cost - really - I'd rather insure that for standard price, I get standard product....
-Bob
-Bob
ddivinia
Elite Member
A slip clutch is a no-brainer. After you break the shear bolt enough times - you will wish you had bought the slip clutch model.
D.
D.
ddivinia
Elite Member
A slip clutch is a no-brainer. After you break the shear bolt enough times - you will wish you had bought the slip clutch model.
D.
D.
_M_
Member
You're right. I just shopped for an MX5 and the dealer with the best price had one in stock. He made a point of saying it had the slip clutch (which sounded weird to me since I expected it to be standard). I asked about the chain guards and he said it didn't have them (and added that most people don't want them). I insisted on the guards and he then said he could get the guards for $40 more. The list on the front and rear guards is almost $300 I think. Things were sounding fishy so I said thank you and moved on. Found the whole standard package somewhere else for not much more. Very happy with the MX5.
_M_
Member
You're right. I just shopped for an MX5 and the dealer with the best price had one in stock. He made a point of saying it had the slip clutch (which sounded weird to me since I expected it to be standard). I asked about the chain guards and he said it didn't have them (and added that most people don't want them). I insisted on the guards and he then said he could get the guards for $40 more. The list on the front and rear guards is almost $300 I think. Things were sounding fishy so I said thank you and moved on. Found the whole standard package somewhere else for not much more. Very happy with the MX5.
rockyridgefarm
Elite Member
So Bob, did you ever expect a simple thing like choosing between to green mowers to cause do much commotion?
I really think you will wish you'd got the LX with shear bolts...
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I really think you will wish you'd got the LX with shear bolts...
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
rockyridgefarm
Elite Member
So Bob, did you ever expect a simple thing like choosing between to green mowers to cause do much commotion?
I really think you will wish you'd got the LX with shear bolts...
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I really think you will wish you'd got the LX with shear bolts...
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
OP
rmonio
Platinum Member
Naw. I've busted enough shear bolts with my PHD to realize that I'd never want them on a mower.
I'm going to make sure that before I complete the purchase with the dealer that ALL of the standard items are on the invoice - or they can keep it. This is just too fishy otherwise.
Besides, if you're really jumping cars/trucks with your Deere why would you worry about a slip clutch, Mike? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
-Bob
I'm going to make sure that before I complete the purchase with the dealer that ALL of the standard items are on the invoice - or they can keep it. This is just too fishy otherwise.
Besides, if you're really jumping cars/trucks with your Deere why would you worry about a slip clutch, Mike? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
-Bob
