mx5100 cutter capacity

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abb

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Fayetteville AR
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JD 6403
Bought a mx5100 last year and so far it works great. This year I need to find the largest cutter that the mx5100 can safely pull. Looking at 10' cutters but curious if that is to big of a cutter. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
 
   / mx5100 cutter capacity #2  
I would say a 10ft is to much for your tractor. I would say a 6ft would be a good fit 7ft would be pushing it. For the 10ft you would need a bigger tractor
 
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#3  
Appreciate the feedback. I currently have the mx5100 but losing the hay lease we have had i now need to keep up about 300 acres and was hoping i wouldn't have to upgrade the tractor. What size tractor would you recommend for a 15' batwing cutter, Just curious because it appears I need more tractor to keep up about 300 acres.
 
   / mx5100 cutter capacity #4  
look at the min pto hp requirement of your selected implement, I'd add 5 hp, then look at the specs of the M series models. Probably 85 0r 9540 at least. wouldn't want to tackle 300 acres with an mx unless you have plenty of time to spare. a 15' spread is a lot to pull in addition to the pto hp requirement. good luck bb
 
   / mx5100 cutter capacity #5  
Good time to look for an older 100 plus horsepower tractor.
 

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