mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710

   / mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710 #31  
Doesn't look too bad until you get to the side view! That's one big cutter. Glad to hear you've got the power that was needed. Good looking rig.
 
   / mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710
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#32  
I just mowed one of our pastures, about 3 acres, and it was about 4 foot tall full of grass. I mowed at about half way down on the hydro pedal, so probably about 4mph, and didnt have an rpm drop. This mower is an animal.
 
   / mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710 #33  
Nice looking outfit. What size are the front weights? Are they 42 or 70 lb.
 
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#34  
Those are 42 lb weights. I had them from a 318 I had, and they work great on the front of the 4710.
 
   / mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710 #35  
I have 4700 HST with MX6. The MX6 is slightly wider than my wheels and works good for manuvering around trees in my orange grove. I throttle back to about 1,000 rpm (engine) when I engage the pto. This keeps the slip clutch from slipping. I normally mow with 430 FEL in place with a fork lift head on.
 
   / mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710 #36  
The shot of your tractor with the MX8 on back rang a bell - I checked the copy of the old tape JD did to compare the (then new) 4000 series vs. NH and Kubota. Sure enough, there are at least two scenes where a 4700 comes cruising by with an MX8 attached. I think you'll be fine.
 
   / mx8 or mx 6 on a 4710 #37  
I am buying a mx8 but I can not decide between a semi-mount and a pull-type.

I will be pulling it with a new john deere 4720 with 400cx loader.

Just one question about the semi-mount. How do you raise it up? How do you keep the deck level while you are using it?

thanks
 

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