MT125 customization

[Diggin It]

Hi,

Do you have any pics you can post?

Of what?

 

[traderfjp]

Of what?

The backhoe mods. Also where did you get the wheel spacers? Thanks

 

[Blue Tractor Guy]

Good ideas you have there! I need to add some hooks to my bucket aswell for lifting and hauling/transport on the trailer.

 

[Blue Tractor Guy]

Also I wonder how the wheel spacers will hold up? Will it cause any extra stress or should the tractor handle any extra stress if there is?

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

The backhoe mods. Also where did you get the wheel spacers? Thanks

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ls-tractor-owning-operating/384997-all-new-mt125-owners-out.html

Here is a link to the discussion/ modifications of the 3 point hitch and some other things. If it doesn't work, it's located on page 14 in this forum.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Also I wonder how the wheel spacers will hold up? Will it cause any extra stress or should the tractor handle any extra stress if there is?

After speaking with the mechanics at my dealer, they say no harm to the axles / bearings with spacers 2" and under. At 3", starts to add additional load. I got the spacers off ebay, The 5x4.5 spacers are the correct bolt patterns, you need to specify the center diameter of the hub.

 

[Diggin It]

But does an inch and a half make that much difference?

I can't remember if your tires are loaded or not. Mine are.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

But does an inch and a half make that much difference?

I can't remember if your tires are loaded or not. Mine are.

I put 2" spacers both sides, front and back. I could definitely "feel" the difference. Total 4" wider stance. I don't have the rears filled, if the backhoe isn't on, then my box blade is...that weighs close to 500#.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I don't have any pics of the stabilizer "feet" with the angle iron, I'll take some tomorrow. Here's a pic of the thumb I added. I mounted it higher up so I could grab bigger 'bunches' of brush.

 

[traderfjp]

Looks nice. I'm ordering a Piranha tooth bar and Thumb from BXpanded. Do you have a good source for bucket hooks?