Mine is a 2004 model so no warranty concern for me. After giving more thought to this situation, it seems there are solutions. I would be curious to know how much more making this repair on a MX6 is compared to similar Bush Hog brand unit.
So far I have been pleased with the performance of my MX6. Only reason for considering swapping would be due to this common occurring problem.
Deere 5105 I agree there is solutions to the problem . and if ,if had purchased after 2010 would of been under warrenty. But my 2008 wasn't.
After the shaft broke went to j.d. parts counter of local dealer and was told the shaft costs $775. This included the seals and gears and bearings before taxes and shipping cost. with 90 day warrenty.
would not sell only the shaft.
The shaft also can be rewelded after breaking by some machine shops. No warrenty if again breaks.
A TBN member suggested looking at the Bush Hog gear box and decided it would work and ordered
So from Surplus City Nebr. purchased 3209 gear box $199.95
Tax and shipping $160.00
PT-20 shaft adapter from J.D. parts 1 3/4 to 1 3/8 $ 67.00
3209 6' stumpjumper bar blades bolts shipping taxes.from Bush Hog co. $447.00
Rental of Acet. and Oyx. bottles $ 25.00
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So the total and hope all expenses comes to $899.90
Now could of had j.d. replace the shaft for $1200 bucks or buy new gear box for only $1300.00
or sell for $500 as was offered.
By end of the week will have a running rotory cutter with gear box over sized but heavier stronger and maybe will not have to worry about the shaft breaking in cutting weeds at 6" off the ground.
I have a older, sheet metal worn out re-welded everywhere . Bush Hog 5' cutter and the gear box is still running seal holding and able to run all day.
And most likly it is a 40 h.p. gear box. This is the reason the gear box from Bush Hog was considered.
and no slip clutch just a shear bolt for protection.
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So all told and should be all expense