Recent content by Wxman

The manual for the MX5100/4700 HST shows 4 drains for the hydraulic/trans fluid. It appears as though the forward most drain in the picture corresponds with an allen head plug, rather large allen head, instead of a typical hex head bolt plug. Does anyone know for sure if this is indeed a...

Yes, the diff lock is nothing too fancy. Think of it as pressing a pin from one side of diff into a single hole on other side of diff. You have to push on the pin (the lock engagement lever) and then wait, with one wheel slowly turning, until the pin aligns with the hole on the other side. At...

If you have two angle cylinders then I would guess they are both one way cylinders. That is how the plow I modded for my FEL is. Two one ways (one hydraulic hose per cylinder) can be connected like a single two way. I run the conections back to my rear remotes with some long 3/8" hoses. I...

My local dealer pretty much puts new tractors out the door 15% under the MSRP, and matches that with implements if purchased at the same time. They are pretty good on parts too. Good luck

Also, what transmission do you want or are you most comfortable with? The L has the GST, while the MX has gear or HST, all very different animals to me depending on what you are doing. I am biased. I have the MX4700HST and am very happy. I wanted simple with no electronic gadgetry to worry...

I had same verbiage in my manual. I came to understand that the newer CJ -4 oil(s) are superior in just about every way, EXCEPT, they have a lower TBN and can't handle a lot of sulfur in the fuel. This change had to do with the new requirements for engines with particulate filters. The ability...

The situation: MX4700HST, 50 hrs, 2 rear remotes, no draft, all hydraulics work well and smoothly except--3pt is very jumpy or jerky if you attempt to make small movements or slow, continuous movements. I would like to improve or fix this 'feature'. RPMs, fluid warm/cold, amount of weight on...

I have always interpreted 1/2 throttle to mean 1/2 of rated (max) rpm, about 1300 rpm for me, not half way between idle and max, which would be closer to 1800 rpm. So, I do bump the throttle up for cold and warm starts. I idle at "50%" (13-1400 rpm) when it is really cold for engine/fluid to...

I run a premium diesel and forget about any additives of any kind and don't worry about cetane, lubricity or gelling. Maybe I am lucky because this is readily available around here. Not all fuels are the same. http://www.countrymark.com/sdx4.cfm http://www.countrymark.com/pdr.cfm...

I have an MX4700 that is also rated at 2700RPM. There is no marked operating range or even a red line. It relies on the governor. I agree it sounds like it is really spinning as it gets past 2000 RPM. I often share the tractor with my father. I have a hard time getting him to 'use the...

Just to make sure things are clear. Caster, Toe and Camber are three different things. Most tractors have adjustable Toe and the numbers mentioned by eserv make sense for Toe-in, meaning you want the distance between tread on the front of the tires to be just a little bit smaller than the...

I hope someone can help you that knows more about your specific tractor. Anyway, look for another lever. We had an old Massey that could be switched between the standard 540 RPM PTO and a Ground Engage PTO. The Ground Engage worked exactly as you are describing although we never had a use for...

Sometimes things happen. Here is the blow-up from the parts manual, maybe it will help. Looks like the boot is 35080-44680. Good luck Wxman

Look in your manual. The manual for my MX4700 has a page with implement limitations. For a bottom plow it lists 16 x 2, which would be a two bottom with 16" moldboards. Also, does your tractor have draft control on the 3 pt hitch? (an option on the MX I didn't get) If not you may not want to...

Thanks and congratulations. I am sure you will love the new tractor. Wxman And can I assume you fly 130's. I flew AF KC-10's for 20 yrs. Happy veteran's day.