MX5100 4 wheel drive question

djzander

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MX5100 4WD HST
Dec 6, 2016
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Graysville Ohio USA
I ran my tractor in 4 wheel drive on the road for about 5-10 minutes in high gear (HST) before I realized it. I was running at least 2650 rpm.
Do you think I may have damaged anything?
 

Bmyers

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Grand L3560 with LA805 loader, EA 55" Wicked Grapple, SBX72 BB, LP 1272 mower
May 27, 2019
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Most likely not, especially if you were basically traveling in a straight line and you weren't really traveling that long on pavement.
 

FarmFreshKS

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MX5800, ZD221
Aug 13, 2019
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Kansas City
I agree. I think you're probably OK. This would more likely cause wear damage over time... not in a single use. I used to have an L355ss with no issues that the previous owner never took out of 4wd (I don't think he spent much time on the road). I, on the other hand, only engage 4wd when I'm not getting the traction I need in 2wd.