Bought a mx4700 today

[motownbrowne]

I've never used the extendable arms on these modern tractors, so maybe I don't know what I'm missing, but they certainly weren't a selling point for me. I have been using the 8n with no brakes and hooking up implements to that can be a chore. We don't have much level ground, so you have to get as close as you can and shut it off. Having the tractor stay still when I get off, hydro, or parking brake will be a real treat. We have and regularly use about six three point implements which we switch often, so those quick hitches from Pat look really nice. Also, the integrated drawbar will eliminate attaching the three point drawbar every time, which will be nice.

 

[JC-jetro]

The difference between 8n and mx4700 is that mx has catII lift and 8n catI. Anything I attach to my Ford 1700 is cat I implement and lighter. I have always been able to use a piece of iron pipe, 2x4 as pry bar or T-post to line things up by slightly lifting and moving to get the pins line up. I think it'll be very difficult to do that without help on a bigger heavy Cat II implement such as may be 7 foot wide cutter. The extendible with heavy implement that you might not be able to move , so all you do is to line up the lower link and the pin and bring the tractor say to couple of inches of the pins and use the extensions to line up the hole and pins.

JC,

 

[k0ua]

I've never used the extendable arms on these modern tractors, so maybe I don't know what I'm missing, but they certainly weren't a selling point for me. I have been using the 8n with no brakes and hooking up implements to that can be a chore. We don't have much level ground, so you have to get as close as you can and shut it off. Having the tractor stay still when I get off, hydro, or parking brake will be a real treat. We have and regularly use about six three point implements which we switch often, so those quick hitches from Pat look really nice. Also, the integrated drawbar will eliminate attaching the three point drawbar every time, which will be nice.

I will just tell you straight up, if you don't have extendable lower links and stabilizers, well, you don't know what you are missing. But the Pat's or Carters or a QH, can make up for not having them on the tractor. It is different, but effective.

 

[motownbrowne]

Pat's system looks like a good one. I'll have to see how my PTO shaft lengths will work with the new tractor. If there's room, I'll add a quick hitch system. For now it's a good thing I've never used the telescoping version, ignorance is bliss I guess, or at least some cash in my pocket.

 

[wmonroe]

Pat's system looks like a good one. I'll have to see how my PTO shaft lengths will work with the new tractor. If there's room, I'll add a quick hitch system. For now it's a good thing I've never used the telescoping version, ignorance is bliss I guess, or at least some cash in my pocket.

If you haven't used extendable lower links then like you said, you won't know what your missing. I never missed them before I had them and would have been fine without them, but now that I have them, well....

 

[Beltman60]

Congratulations on your new tractor
looks like it should be a beauty

I love my Pat's :thumbsup:

 

[motownbrowne]

Still waiting for it to get here. Dealer is having a hard time finding my tires. Now that I've paid for it I don't want to wrestle around moving logs and lumber and firewood without it. Hope he can find them soon or I'm gonna go crazy.

 

[DSM123]

I'm considering a MX4700 HST since I do quite a bit of loader work and figure it would be easier for my wife to operate. Although, I have no problems with a shuttle shift.
I've heard stories that HST robs HP for ground engagement work. Any input from HST owners???
Thanks!

 

[davrow]

I've heard stories that HST robs HP for ground engagement work. Any input from HST owners???
Thanks!

There is absolutely no question that HST 'robs' HP. That is why the specs always list 'engine HP' and 'PTO HP' separately.
If you need the HP, buy according to the 'output HP', not the 'engine HP'. It really is that simple.

 

[k0ua]

I'm considering a MX4700 HST since I do quite a bit of loader work and figure it would be easier for my wife to operate. Although, I have no problems with a shuttle shift.
I've heard stories that HST robs HP for ground engagement work. Any input from HST owners???
Thanks!

Sure it does. But the benefits of HST outweigh it in my opinion.. just size the tractor to the PTO horspower you will need. An Mx4700 is a big strong tractor, what are you planning to do that might use all of its available power? The ability for rapid movement in loader work, and the ability to have fine control of your movements are very important to me. As a bonus it is easy to operate, and less tireing for any operator, not just novice's.