Mslisaj Removes Loader, Backhoe and Hood On Her New MT125 Tractor - Pictures

[mslisaj]

Well for me to get to know my new tractor today I took off the loader, backhoe and removed the hood and engine side panels. I also made a carpeted deck cover for the backhoe where I put my feet. This carpet is reversible with a rubber back side if I'm working in mud. Either side cleans with the hose but I thought the machine kind of looked unfinished with the plain painted metal floor on the hoe.

It was interesting removing the backhoe as I have never done that before and it truly was pretty simple. I was amazed how easy the hose couplers are to operate. I also removed the loader so I could see just how small the little tractor really is. I then pulled the engine hood and side panels to see what all that looked like and take pictures. Pretty simple to do all this and I'm even more impressed with this little machine. I'll post as many pictures here as this site will allow. But we all like pictures so here goes. Comments are always welcome too.

Lisa

 

[Doofy]

Very nice and very ambitious. Photos are always welcome.

 

[sixdogs]

Photos are very nice and everyone should post this way. It just brings things to life. Nice job--and nice truck in the background.

 

[rider7767]

Outstanding! It is a well built machine. Enjoy! Thank you for the pictures. They are great references.

 

[sixdogs]

I'll bet you could set that backhoe flat on the ground (or a pallet) by raising the stabilizer arms before it's taken off the tractor. My Deere 790 is like that and then I don't have the risk of it falling over if the cylinder leaks down.

 

[mcfarmall]

I like the pics! I'm surprised that there isn't a shroud around the open flywheel on the front. I realize the hood and grille would cover it to some extent but looks like a sleeve grabber to me.

 

[mslisaj]

I like the pics! I'm surprised that there isn't a shroud around the open flywheel on the front. I realize the hood and grille would cover it to some extent but looks like a sleeve grabber to me.

Actually the way the "hood and grill" fit around it you can't get an arm or even see down there without removing these assemblies. It was a surprise to me to actually see the flywheel and how big it truly is. The cooling fan is actually the more dangerous part there.

 

[teg]

LOVE the shop and the old truck!!!! Tractor really nice too... too, clean for my taste :laughing:

 

[sixdogs]

Did you clean the shop for the photos or is it always this nice?

 

[LouNY]

Interesting pictures, I'm not familiar with the little tractors but are my eyes seeing the engins in what I would consider backwards?
The flywheel and ring gear at the front of the drive train? and the fan and radiator to the rear of the engine closest to the operator station?
Interesting configuration.