DieselAndDirt
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- JD5620
Hello all, first post here but often float across threads for good info.
I'm after some real life input and if any techs hear want to chime in with experience even better.
Im looking to upgrade my JD 5620 and have come across a mf5611 with 3515hrs and was mostly used to haul broccoli and bed prep. Had a pre purchase inspection done which was pretty clean except an oil seal on one lift ram and a leaky o-ring on the 3pl accumulator, both fixable. BUT I was told they are built "light" as in not as tough as Case Maxxum or JD 5/6M series and would be lucky to see 6000-8000 hrs? Any truth in this? I've been told they are weak and wear out in the steering king pins and pivot/trunnion pin? My JD 5620 has over 11000hrs and i'm hard on it and has cost me plenty but all self inflicted! Hope to get some clarity thanks
I'm after some real life input and if any techs hear want to chime in with experience even better.
Im looking to upgrade my JD 5620 and have come across a mf5611 with 3515hrs and was mostly used to haul broccoli and bed prep. Had a pre purchase inspection done which was pretty clean except an oil seal on one lift ram and a leaky o-ring on the 3pl accumulator, both fixable. BUT I was told they are built "light" as in not as tough as Case Maxxum or JD 5/6M series and would be lucky to see 6000-8000 hrs? Any truth in this? I've been told they are weak and wear out in the steering king pins and pivot/trunnion pin? My JD 5620 has over 11000hrs and i'm hard on it and has cost me plenty but all self inflicted! Hope to get some clarity thanks
