Questions on MF GS 1720 and 1725MB?

[Imold]

I worked the 1705 pretty hard again today with my 48 inch Box blade with 3 teeth and it moved right along with no issues, turtle-fwd-2300 rpm, still cleaning roots up from the Sumca, think I am going to try and go to town tomorrow and look at a 72 inch King Kutter Yard Rake which would help me out a lot along with the BB.


Jim.

 

[Imold]

Anyone looking at that type of machine should also be looking at the LS MT125.

I wish there was a bigger selection of dealers around my place but I am pretty much limited to the three I looked at within a hour drive of where I live, there is a Bobcat dealer that has some Kioti tractors but when I stopped by there twice it was like they were to busy for me which I can understand but neither one acknowledged me when I walked in.


Jim.

 

[lcgeek]

Anyone looking at that type of machine should also be looking at the LS MT125.

Indeed. I am also considering the LS MT125. I went to check one out last weekend but was arriving right about dealer closing time. I sat on it and started it (as well as the XJ2025)but not much more. The dealer's lot was not configured where it was easy to take any of them for a spin. That combined with closing time contributed to my short stay. Dealer didn't readily make offer to move some machines for a test drive. I probably need to go back for second look. I have taken a second look on several others. Interestingly the dealer that seems most interested in my business is Kubota. I like the BX23S (dealer gave me one for two days to demo at home). My only hesitancy is the loader capacity, since I have a long term project of moving 400-500 lb boulders for a retaining wall and that's pushing the BX to the limit. The LS MT 125 lists 1000 lb loader capacity, but that spec seems awfully high. Wonder what real world is?

 

[cglaser104]

Indeed. I am also considering the LS MT125. I went to check one out last weekend but was arriving right about dealer closing time. I sat on it and started it (as well as the XJ2025)but not much more. The dealer's lot was not configured where it was easy to take any of them for a spin. That combined with closing time contributed to my short stay. Dealer didn't readily make offer to move some machines for a test drive. I probably need to go back for second look. I have taken a second look on several others. Interestingly the dealer that seems most interested in my business is Kubota. I like the BX23S (dealer gave me one for two days to demo at home). My only hesitancy is the loader capacity, since I have a long term project of moving 400-500 lb boulders for a retaining wall and that's pushing the BX to the limit. The LS MT 125 lists 1000 lb loader capacity, but that spec seems awfully high. Wonder what real world is?

Keep an eye on the how they measure that. I've seen weight as a loader capacity and weight at pivot pin capacity which is measuring at 2 different points in the loader boom relative to each machine. The relative lift capacities of the Kubota and the treadle pedal which personally I detest were the 2 biggest reasons I opted for a different brand. The AGCO/Massey dealer close to me was more attentive than the Kubota dealer was as well. LS's weren't available in my area near enough to consider them and I wasn't going to pay the new Holland price for the nearby new Holland/Kioti dealership. They were awful to deal with besides

 

[stevenlmas]

FWIW, I think my GC1725M is really comfortable and easy to drive. I'm 5'10 and a few extra pounds

 

[airbiscuit]

Isn't the MF 1526 kinda dorky looking?

 

[cglaser104]

Isn't the MF 1526 kinda dorky looking?

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No way! I love the look of it. In a D&D, Harry Potter, Calculus kinda way....

 

[atsah]

Isn't the MF 1526 kinda dorky looking?

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Needs an update bad...

 

[cglaser104]

Needs an update bad...

That is the update lol

 

[Diggin It]

OK, so it's a different color, but the headlights and that thing out in front ....