3032E with an MX5

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Since your max PTO hp is the same as the min PTO hp requirements on the MX5, the answer is that it probably depends on what you will be cutting. If you will be cutting thick, tall, wet grass/weeds at a short cut, the 3032E may have difficulty running the cutter. If you have less dense, shorter, dry grass cut at a higher cut, you may be ok.

I say these things based on using the MX5 with my JD 3520 which has a max PTO hp of 30. My experience running the cutter through thick and 1'-2' tall grass that has a little moisture on it at a somewhat short cut is that it requires that I boost the engine speed to keep the cutter going at PTO speed. Now, this is nowhere near the max engine speed, but it sometimes takes a little extra power to keep it going.

Also, be sure to check your ballast calculation as the MX5 is relatively heavy for its size. I typically run the 3520 and MX5 with the 300x loader off (for better maneuverability), and with 350lbs of suitcase weights on the front weight bracket. 350lbs is light according to the ballast calculation, and I can feel the lightness in the front, but it has been enough weight to work fine for my needs. Ballast mostly comes into importance when you are transporting the MX5 with it raised off of the ground.

Maybe your local JD dealer will have feedback if you don't receive any specific responses to your setup with the 3032E. I've been very happy with the MX5; it is rock-solid compared to the older Frontier RC1072 that I was using.

All the best!

Spindifferent nailed it. I used to have a 3033 which is substantially heavier than the 3032. I found that the 5ft cutter was sufficient in all but the most difficult conditions. However, a few more HP would have certainly been welcomed. The larger issue is weight. The MX5 is very heavy for its size, and you will definitely need the FEL on this lightweight tractor when using the MX5.
 

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