My NX5510H

[holeycow]

I'm no hydraulics guy, but you may be able to swap the whole tube with the check valve end-for-end.

or it may work fine leaving as is and swapping the whole unit end for end.

 

[DieselBound]

Got the top-link hooked up and working.

Rotated the port block 90 degrees so the hoses come out at the side instead of at the top (where they would end up hitting the support bracket).

I didn't have a suitable bungee cord (just really springy stuff that would likely allow the top-link to bounce around too much when not hooked up) so I improvised I'll ditch this when I get a quick hitch.



Despite being informed by the vendor to be sure to tighten the nuts to the port block, I forgot, only to be reminded when I operated the unit and got fluid coming out! Tightened up and it seems OK now: didn't have time to really stress it, so don't know if it's leak free (my connections are leak-free).

When one cuts protective sock material is the cut edge supposed to be burned to keep it from fraying? I'm kind of thinking so. Maybe I can still do it (carefully) in situ.

 

[DieselBound]

Made a bunch of material runs today. I noticed that I had a leak on the top-link. Ugh! Yup, I forgot to tighten one of the hose fittings! All good now.

I'd like to now focus on a quick hitch. I'd had my mind made up that a CAT1 would be what I'd be going with but after measuring my bush hog I see that a CAT1 might not work. Measurements on the CAT1 quick hitch lower links tend to be around 27" and my bush hog is 29" at the inside of the pins. If I go CAT2 then I wouldn't be able to use my box blade. My box blade measures 26" between the attach points and 30" on the outsides. I am looking to pick up a more suitable box blade (my 5-footer would hold up, but I'd like something more in the 6 1/2' to 7' range), so this would only be a short-term issue.

I cannot find anyone selling Speeco locally. Did spot this quick hitch, which is eerily similar.

 

[DieselBound]

Wanted to note that tractor had it's first regen at 33.5 hours.

With 42 hours now I'll soon be looking to do the 50 hours service.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Dude, you seem to have had A LOT of problems with this tractor!

 

[DieselBound]

Dude, you seem to have had A LOT of problems with this tractor!

That I didn't tighten down a couple of fittings from a hose that I just installed?

Loader issue- resolved (factory issue)
Cab leak- resolved (not sure who covered this, but the dealer dealt with it, took them two shots)
Cracked sun visor- resolved

The only issue I have now is the transmission range selector, it's a bit tough to change ranges from time to time. Seems to be very common and most folks state that it improves with time.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

That I didn't tighten down a couple of fittings from a hose that I just installed?

Loader issue- resolved (factory issue)
Cab leak- resolved (not sure who covered this, but the dealer dealt with it, took them two shots)
Cracked sun visor- resolved

The only issue I have now is the transmission range selector, it's a bit tough to change ranges from time to time. Seems to be very common and most folks state that it improves with time.

No, not the DIY stuff. The fact that you posted in another thread that you might want to leave it at the dealer permanently and the fact that it's been back to the dealer 4(?) times? I'd be frustrated. No attack meant. :drink:

 

[Aspring]

Hey wish thats all the trouble I've had. I purchased a left over 2015 nx4510hst nov 3 and Ihave put 4hrs on it myself 1hr was spent n regen. Hate to rant buthere the story. got it home they delivered nov 4 1st time ran would not rpm @260 was bout 2100 then when straight to limp mode, called dealer(bought jerseyville,il.)took 3 week to get back to me. I had to take to him on dec 8, said fixed on dec 28, got home. 1st time run regen ranabout hr called dealer said normal cause they had to force it to regen, 2 day's later started tractor ran about 3minutes whent into limp mode again. Called dealer he came got tractor this time still waiting. oh also when I first got it home seen it had 14.5hrs on it dealer told me it was still considered new(not happy) when he came and picup let it slip tractorhad been on lot 4 2yr and they used 4demp at fair and n parade hmm also day Ibought i wanted a cab he did not have 1 with hst told me I could buy 1 from kioti, called they do not make 4 nx and do not plan it. dealer going to call me tomorow told him do not want back but will pay difference with 1 with cab.gave 23,900with beet juice, told him will go 7,000more was 6000 when first bought,doethat seem bout right? We will fin out tomorow. PS SORRY GOIN ON BUT BOY SURE FELT GOOD AHHHH

 

[DieselBound]

No, not the DIY stuff. The fact that you posted in another thread that you might want to leave it at the dealer permanently and the fact that it's been back to the dealer 4(?) times? I'd be frustrated. No attack meant. :drink:

Might be referring to my tip on shifting the transmission? This is not unique to my tractor. And, fingers crossed, the issue is said to diminish with time/use.

Tractor was taken back to the dealer twice. They didn't get the cab leak resolved the first time. New equipment bugs aren't unusual. Dealer has managed to step up and resolve everything that they've been asked to deal with. I have not bothered to beat on them about the shifting because I do not figure they have any means to help (nor would the factory): and given I've found a trick that seems to help quite a bit I'm a little less flustered with this.

 

[CJONE]

That I didn't tighten down a couple of fittings from a hose that I just installed?

Loader issue- resolved (factory issue)
Cab leak- resolved (not sure who covered this, but the dealer dealt with it, took them two shots)
Cracked sun visor- resolved

The only issue I have now is the transmission range selector, it's a bit tough to change ranges from time to time. Seems to be very common and most folks state that it improves with time.

Hi Diesel, I used Lucas hydraulic conditioner in my trans and it helped with the notchy shifting some. Don't expect a miracle but it did help. Not a huge issue to me but can try your patience. I am thinking on getting into a NX6010 from my DK50 for the HP increase, BUT my DK has and is a great tractor so I don't want to get into a headache. I also PM'd Eric on his tractor to see how he likes his and any issues he has had. I would like something in the 80-90hp range but the hystat is a must. CJ

 

[DieselBound]

Hi Diesel, I used Lucas hydraulic conditioner in my trans and it helped with the notchy shifting some. Don't expect a miracle but it did help. Not a huge issue to me but can try your patience. I am thinking on getting into a NX6010 from my DK50 for the HP increase, BUT my DK has and is a great tractor so I don't want to get into a headache. I also PM'd Eric on his tractor to see how he likes his and any issues he has had. I would like something in the 80-90hp range but the hystat is a must. CJ

Thanks for the tip on the conditioner. I'll keep this in mind!

Not sure if bumping up from 50hp to 60hp is going to do all that much for you (especially if you're thinking you'd like 80-90hp). HP is mostly evident when doing ground-engaging work. All depends on what kind of work you're needing to do. In the NX series they're running the same loader (same capacity) and, the same engine (only difference is software programming).

I went from 30hp to this 55hp. And the 30hp tractor, the B7800, is a small-frame tractor (I still have it; I'll never give it up- it can get into places where most other tractors cannot, and the 30hp is enough to allow it to work when it's there!).

I'm only nearing 50hrs, not enough to really give a sound impression of this NX5510. But, for the most part, with the "new machine" issues dealt with, it's working really well: I've managed to escape damaging the tractor, knock on wood! (have scuffed some paint on the brush guard; paint on cab step is well worn- Kioti's paint work is not top-notch). I've been doing a lot of loader work (and lifting around pallets of wood here and there), and towing of my dump trailer (I'm pushing well over 10k lbs on a run). Folks here convinced me to go with a cab and I'm very happy to have listened to them; when I can be out on the property I'll see how well this holds up- I'll be working around/between trees here and there (not heavily wooded, but enough that one has to watch out). I cannot wait to get my grapple on (waiting for my backlog of other work to complete before I can get around to installing the lines); that'll be another good test.

My philosophy is to get what will do the majority of work you need to do, and what it cannot do, rent something that can.

 

[CJONE]

Thanks for the tip on the conditioner. I'll keep this in mind!

Not sure if bumping up from 50hp to 60hp is going to do all that much for you (especially if you're thinking you'd like 80-90hp). HP is mostly evident when doing ground-engaging work. All depends on what kind of work you're needing to do. In the NX series they're running the same loader (same capacity) and, the same engine (only difference is software programming).

I went from 30hp to this 55hp. And the 30hp tractor, the B7800, is a small-frame tractor (I still have it; I'll never give it up- it can get into places where most other tractors cannot, and the 30hp is enough to allow it to work when it's there!).

I'm only nearing 50hrs, not enough to really give a sound impression of this NX5510. But, for the most part, with the "new machine" issues dealt with, it's working really well: I've managed to escape damaging the tractor, knock on wood! (have scuffed some paint on the brush guard; paint on cab step is well worn- Kioti's paint work is not top-notch). I've been doing a lot of loader work (and lifting around pallets of wood here and there), and towing of my dump trailer (I'm pushing well over 10k lbs on a run). Folks here convinced me to go with a cab and I'm very happy to have listened to them; when I can be out on the property I'll see how well this holds up- I'll be working around/between trees here and there (not heavily wooded, but enough that one has to watch out). I cannot wait to get my grapple on (waiting for my backlog of other work to complete before I can get around to installing the lines); that'll be another good test.

My philosophy is to get what will do the majority of work you need to do, and what it cannot do, rent something that can.

That is where I need the power is running a loader digging and stacking dirt, also the snowblower. The blower is 100% HP affected. I use my loader to full capacity a lot and it never comes off the tractor. Been running heavy equipment almost all my life and I use it to it's full potential. If I could get a hydrostat in a bigger unit I would but nobody offers one. The other brands don't have the loader capacity so that is not a option. I also pull my dump trailer and normally have 8-10k in it so I need the lift cap on the 3 point also. Eric still has not pm'd me back so what is your opinion on the 3 cylinder engine? Is it smooth and how is the sound level? Fuel consumption is a non issue but the engine quality to me is. CJ

 

[grm61]

That is where I need the power is running a loader digging and stacking dirt, also the snowblower. The blower is 100% HP affected. I use my loader to full capacity a lot and it never comes off the tractor. Been running heavy equipment almost all my life and I use it to it's full potential. If I could get a hydrostat in a bigger unit I would but nobody offers one. The other brands don't have the loader capacity so that is not a option. I also pull my dump trailer and normally have 8-10k in it so I need the lift cap on the 3 point also. Eric still has not pm'd me back so what is your opinion on the 3 cylinder engine? Is it smooth and how is the sound level? Fuel consumption is a non issue but the engine quality to me is. CJ

Save you're money, go big.
Even if you have to go hyd shuttle.

I would not bail into tier4 final for a few pto hp.
JMO

 

[Tinstafl]

I looked at the 6010 hydro and stepped up to the PX 9020 and have not regretted it. I used e box and fel to lower the pistol range 18 inches and extend it out so we could shoot rifles there. Then wood movement. The grapple let's me pull out lots of downed trees. The previous owner selectively timbered it but put down a bunch of trees in the process. Some are beyond the power of the tractor o move till I cut them up a bit. Love having the power on tap but also the weight when I was moving the dirt. So I run a 15 foot Batwing easily and a cabis a must for heat and cold weather. It made snow removal this winter a breeze. The shuttle shift is not as easy as the hydro for loader work but it works and from what I can see, I usually just go a bit slower and stay in a lower gear. The back and forth is the same though.

 

[Turbys_1700]

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[DieselBound]

That is where I need the power is running a loader digging and stacking dirt, also the snowblower. The blower is 100% HP affected. I use my loader to full capacity a lot and it never comes off the tractor. Been running heavy equipment almost all my life and I use it to it's full potential. If I could get a hydrostat in a bigger unit I would but nobody offers one. The other brands don't have the loader capacity so that is not a option. I also pull my dump trailer and normally have 8-10k in it so I need the lift cap on the 3 point also. Eric still has not pm'd me back so what is your opinion on the 3 cylinder engine? Is it smooth and how is the sound level? Fuel consumption is a non issue but the engine quality to me is. CJ

I've got a 14k lb dump trailer. It weighs about 3k lbs. I've been hauling 6k to 8k lbs in it (I figure) w/o any problems: I even did a little grading (going forward pushing what I'd unloaded) with the trailer hooked up 3pt does not come in to play here- it's all drawbar: I personally would not tow a lot of weight using the 3pt..

Tier 4 engines are all pretty smooth and fairly quiet (when compared to previous generation engines): most has to do with running common rail. Can't say what the noise level is. I know that Eric put some sound-proofing in his. I've been mostly running around 2k RPM, which is under the speed that one would want to run something on the PTO at: only PTO implement I have is a 6' rotary and I have yet to use this combination (won't be able to until mid to late Spring).

I don't think one could say that fuel consumption is a non-issue. I suspect you're referring to cost, in which case I don't doubt you. However, anything burning through fuel quickly is going to have you stopping and refueling more often.

 

[DieselBound]

Finally got a chance to start plumbing for the grapple.

This was the first time I've driven the tractor in to the new garage. I thought the view in the monitor looked kind of cool so I took a picture while entering (camera is on a magnetic mount and is attached just under the brush guard's bottom plate):



Picture showing off the side profile of the grapple:

 

[CJONE]

I've got a 14k lb dump trailer. It weighs about 3k lbs. I've been hauling 6k to 8k lbs in it (I figure) w/o any problems: I even did a little grading (going forward pushing what I'd unloaded) with the trailer hooked up 3pt does not come in to play here- it's all drawbar: I personally would not tow a lot of weight using the 3pt..

Tier 4 engines are all pretty smooth and fairly quiet (when compared to previous generation engines): most has to do with running common rail. Can't say what the noise level is. I know that Eric put some sound-proofing in his. I've been mostly running around 2k RPM, which is under the speed that one would want to run something on the PTO at: only PTO implement I have is a 6' rotary and I have yet to use this combination (won't be able to until mid to late Spring).

I don't think one could say that fuel consumption is a non-issue. I suspect you're referring to cost, in which case I don't doubt you. However, anything burning through fuel quickly is going to have you stopping and refueling more often.

As long as the tractor has enough capacity for a full days work, I am good. I don't want to fuel halfway through the day. CJ

 

[DieselBound]

As long as the tractor has enough capacity for a full days work, I am good. I don't want to fuel halfway through the day. CJ

Yeah, that would be my measure as well. My observation so far tends to suggest that my NX5510 will run about 12 hours on a tank of fuel; but, that's not running at constant PTO RPMs.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Cut that 12 in just over half running full rpm with a cutter in heavy brush.