cast_and_blast
Gold Member
Hi -
I've had this setup for a few years now and I don't think I've shared it here...I was taking some pics of my cab and LED's (different thread on TBN) and snapped a few of my MC519.
Many of us were less than thrilled with the collection system from JD and some have used Protero or other systems instead. I found a used MC519 and a used PowerFlow and customized them for use on my 2305.
Here is a shot of the whole unit from the right:
JD2305 with MC519 and Original Tractor Cab by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is a closer shot from the right to show the hitch:
Right side custom hitch MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is the underside from the back of the MC519:
Underside mount points for MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is the left side to show the hitch:
Left side off custom hitch for MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is a closer shot of the front of the custom hitch:
Custom hitch - MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is a close shot of the toplink portion of the hitch:
Top link for custom hitch MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
I've been very pleased with how this unit performs. The only negative is the length of the chute that goes from the powerflow to the front of the unit - it's just long enough. I think if I got a shorter toplink I could pull the unit forward about 4"-6" which would be welcome. It's easy on and easy off too. The MC519 goes up and down with the 3pt hitch which goes up and down with the mower deck. I can keep the MC519 suspended and still have the mower deck completely lowered. It's also really easy to dump and is quite effective when it's an extra 2 feet in the air.
The whole thing (used) was less than the MCS from JD ffor the 2305 including $200 to have the hitch custom made (materials, labor).
Good luck!
Scott
I've had this setup for a few years now and I don't think I've shared it here...I was taking some pics of my cab and LED's (different thread on TBN) and snapped a few of my MC519.
Many of us were less than thrilled with the collection system from JD and some have used Protero or other systems instead. I found a used MC519 and a used PowerFlow and customized them for use on my 2305.
Here is a shot of the whole unit from the right:
JD2305 with MC519 and Original Tractor Cab by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is a closer shot from the right to show the hitch:
Right side custom hitch MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is the underside from the back of the MC519:
Underside mount points for MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is the left side to show the hitch:
Left side off custom hitch for MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is a closer shot of the front of the custom hitch:
Custom hitch - MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
Here is a close shot of the toplink portion of the hitch:
Top link for custom hitch MC519 by sgergen, on Flickr
I've been very pleased with how this unit performs. The only negative is the length of the chute that goes from the powerflow to the front of the unit - it's just long enough. I think if I got a shorter toplink I could pull the unit forward about 4"-6" which would be welcome. It's easy on and easy off too. The MC519 goes up and down with the 3pt hitch which goes up and down with the mower deck. I can keep the MC519 suspended and still have the mower deck completely lowered. It's also really easy to dump and is quite effective when it's an extra 2 feet in the air.
The whole thing (used) was less than the MCS from JD ffor the 2305 including $200 to have the hitch custom made (materials, labor).
Good luck!
Scott
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