JD4200 w/72"MMM:Lift Problems

[mfreund]

Don't forget connecting the driveshaft!

What you mention about getting it under the tractor and lined up properly is what turned me off to getting one. I think those MMM's weigh in close to 500 pounds; but I could be wrong.

I really wish the new drive-on decks would work with our rigs.

It only feeeeels like 500. It is really around 360 lbs. Still alot. I have a 4310 with the 72" deck and every time I have it off I think there has to be a better way. I have concerns about the auto-deck, I think I will wait a few years and let someone else be the test dummy.

 

[Scotty370]

MJN_ Oh, That "splinney" thingy? Guess that would help! I'm of the same mind that I'd rather cut lawn with my smaller 318, but when I make the move, I'm going to look real hard at the Z-Turns that people seem to rave about, but doggone they're pricey! ~S

 

[jenkinsph]

It only feeeeels like 500. It is really around 360 lbs. Still alot. I have a 4310 with the 72" deck and every time I have it off I think there has to be a better way. I have concerns about the auto-deck, I think I will wait a few years and let someone else be the test dummy.

When I use to move my large MMM I slid a piano dolly on one side and a hand truck on the other side to roll it in and out. Just make sure you turn the blade away from the hand truck first.


Steve

 

[soulasphil]

I only have a 3520 but I'm one of the test dummies you mentioned and perfectly happy with my drive-on deck.
I have chosen a 60D autoconnect (324 lb) over a 72D (345 lb) and find it already very big and heavy although the tractor handles it easily, I have to lift the plastic chute to drive in and out of the garage. You have to be very careful to place the tractor exactly where it's supposed to be, but then it works exactly as advertised. It certainly makes things much easier.
Ground clearance varies with the type of tires. I have R1s, so the deck is lower, but with an autoconnect device, you do not hesitate to take the deck off and put it back on.

 

[Scotty370]

Very, Very nice unit Philippe! ~S

 

[mfreund]

I only have a 3520 but I'm one of the test dummies you mentioned and perfectly happy with my drive-on deck.
I have chosen a 60D autoconnect (324 lb) over a 72D (345 lb) and find it already very big and heavy although the tractor handles it easily, I have to lift the plastic chute to drive in and out of the garage. You have to be very careful to place the tractor exactly where it's supposed to be, but then it works exactly as advertised. It certainly makes things much easier.
Ground clearance varies with the type of tires. I have R1s, so the deck is lower, but with an autoconnect device, you do not hesitate to take the deck off and put it back on.

That looks very nice!!! I did not mean to offend anyone. I have had trouble with my loader getting connected and thought it would be even harder to connect something UNDER the tractor. I would think you would want a flat piece of concrete to do the connecting on. How does the front connect?

Very nice looking tractor!!

 

[Tritonman]

There will be a cylinder on the left side of the deck as you are sitting on the tractor, with hydraulic hoses that you hook to your rear scv or other hydraulic source. Knob number 43 in the schematic is what you turn to adjust your cutting height.

 

[soulasphil]

No offence taken, I just found the phrase about the dummies funny! Here are a few more details.
No, no concrete slab needed for the connection. The dirt floor in my barn or the grass (I wouldn't really call it a lawn) in my yard will do nicely. The surface musn't be too smooth or the deck might be pushed along when you try to drive over it (four wheel drive anyway).
As for the front, the front link is pushed up by a spring on the left side and gets caught in the two hangers under the front of the tractor. This works whether you have a FEL on or not and with or without a grille guard. Very well thought out IMHO.
Cut height is easily adjusted with the height adjust link on the left side.
I'm no expert as yet and far from the skill of the dealer who demonstrated the system for me, but it's already much quicker and easier than getting an implement on the 3 pt hitch and implies no physical effort.