ddivinia
Elite Member
I know I would tear up a LX6, I went with the MX6 and it is awesome. I had a LX4 on my 2210 and I think it was sized right but with my 4720 and 5525 - no way would I go with a LX.
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LX6 vs. MX6
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Well - I'm sold on the MX6 and ordered it today. Quick question - do you really need a slip-clutch on it? The dealer mentioned this, but I didn't see anything in the purchasing guides regarding a slip clutch. I suppose I could check the Deere site...
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Well - I'm sold on the MX6 and ordered it today. Quick question - do you really need a slip-clutch on it? The dealer mentioned this, but I didn't see anything in the purchasing guides regarding a slip clutch. I suppose I could check the Deere site...
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
Either way it's ordered! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-Bob
browns40
Gold Member
Hi rmonio,
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
browns40
Gold Member
Hi rmonio,
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
You definitely want the slip clutch to protect you tractor's driveline from the shock loads of the RC--it allows tractor side to continue to spin when RC side fetches up on things.
You could get a shaft with shearpins, but the MX would probably snap them off routinely.
Otherewise driveline would "grind to a halt" when RC blades/gearbox/spline stop turning.
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Is the slip clutch standard on the unit? I can't find it anywhere in the brochure!? It looks like everything is standard on the unit - including the chains.
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Is the slip clutch standard on the unit? I can't find it anywhere in the brochure!? It looks like everything is standard on the unit - including the chains.
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
Mike - any comments on this?
-Bob
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Hmm. Checked the Deere website and it's a standard feature on the MX6 and MX7's.
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
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rmonio
Platinum Member
Hmm. Checked the Deere website and it's a standard feature on the MX6 and MX7's.
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
"Rugged 540 rpm Category 4 (MX7) and Category 3 (MX5, MX6) drivelines with four-plate (MX7) and two-plate (MX5, MX6) slip clutches are provided as standard equipment. Slip clutches protect the drivetrain from overload."
So I will confirm with the dealer either way, but I don't see why this wouldn't be included on my order since it is an MX6...
-Bob
rockyridgefarm
Elite Member
The interesting thing is that while the slip clutch and chains are standerd equipment - the dealer can delete them at time of order to lower the cost...
So it is important to make sure they are included.
My MX would break a shhear pin EVERY time I start it... Have to have the slip clutch!
So it is important to make sure they are included.
My MX would break a shhear pin EVERY time I start it... Have to have the slip clutch!
