New MX5100 delivered today

[TripleR]

I will probably weld some hooks on to my bucket at some point. Looking at it, I don't think it needs reinforced much because the plate that holds the SSQA plate in place at the top of the bucket looks like a pretty solid brace for the bucket already.

Did you get the HD bucket? I did and needed no reinforcement.

 

[juddspaintballs]

No I did not. I figured I'd buy a skid loader bucket with teeth if I start doing heavy work where I'd need it.

 

[k0ua]

Did you get the HD bucket? I did and needed no reinforcement.

Those look good TripleR. Did you or your boys weld those?

 

[juddspaintballs]

It looks like I could put the three center hooks you have on my bucket with no reinforcement needed since our buckets have the same reinforcement plate that holds the SSQA plate in place. If I go for outside hooks on the bucket, I'll need to reinforce there.

 

[TripleR]

Those look good TripleR. Did you or your boys weld those?

For the money I spent on that thing, I took the hooks up and let my dealer do it, but either of my sons could have done it quite well too. My brother is also a good welder. I had to give it up some time ago and the last time I tried to run a bead, it was pretty grim.:laughing:

 

[4734]

First off, good choice on the MX5100 HST I bought mine last year and love it.
My package deal was with a front end loader, brush hog and box blade. I keep something on the back all the time as a counter weight.
I then found everythingattachments.com and purchased a grapple, rake, forks, post hole digger, and subsoiler.
I use the grapple most of the time cleaning up my property and the bucket for moving dirt, gravel ect.

Enjoy your new tractor.

 

[Tollster]

Congrats on the new tractor, it looks like it should last... be careful with it, even though you have experience, new things always take a little time to get used too... Ohh, and enjoy it!