Pimp my Massey: New GC1723EB

[polarred21]

^^^ Nice setup you have. I guess I've worked with chains a bit, and a lot of rigging with straps, chains, and overhead cranes. Just not much with a FEL bucket. My goal is to research and mark the bucket where everything should go, then remove and weld on hooks and pad eyes to cover any task. Hence why we ask for help from our friends

 

[polarred21]

Looks like everyone has exhausted trying to find the exact arm rests cheaper than the AGCO price. I just received the Milsco XB-180 arm rests today and they are very close and will give it a go with slight mods. Rubber is also soft and not hard plastic.

 

[hube2]

I chose the 1725 mostly for the extra 2hp, but the arm rests are nice, couldn't imagine spending an hour and a half mowing without them.

I just thought of something while I was writing this and don't know why, maybe it was thinking of the differences between the 23 and 25... watch those lights on the ROPS, I've broken both of mine, even with the guards, needed to replace the right site because it was smashed to hell. The left on is currently held in place with a bungee and I don't know if I'll replace it or leave it, I'll probably leave it as long as it keeps working.

 

[polarred21]

I chose the 1725 mostly for the extra 2hp, but the arm rests are nice, couldn't imagine spending an hour and a half mowing without them.

I just thought of something while I was writing this and don't know why, maybe it was thinking of the differences between the 23 and 25... watch those lights on the ROPS, I've broken both of mine, even with the guards, needed to replace the right site because it was smashed to hell. The left on is currently held in place with a bungee and I don't know if I'll replace it or leave it, I'll probably leave it as long as it keeps working.

Thank you for this. There seems to be almost 100% failure rate of these lights and the first place mine is going is in the woods. I may just remove them for now and add light bar later.

 

[hube2]

Thank you for this. There seems to be almost 100% failure rate of these lights and the first place mine is going is in the woods. I may just remove them for now and add light bar later.

They stick out further than the wheels and they are easy to take out if you don't pay attention. Some people swap them left/right and put them on the inside of the ROPS. I didn't do that because it would make it extremely difficult to operate the chute rotator on my rear blower.

 

[polarred21]

Just for the record concerning the arm rests, no information that I can find for brand of seat.

If you are looking to order the factory Arm Rest Kit - AGCO Part Number 7077031M92

You can try this seller from Ebay - 7077031M92 Agco Parts OEM Arm Rest Kit for Massey Ferguson Compact Tractors

If you order the ones for Milsco XB-180 from Ebay - Armrest kit for Milsco XB 180 Seat

What you will receive is Uni Pro Armrest Kit 7947 as shipped from Great Nothern Equipment per the packing slip, made by K&M Manufacturing - KM 123/125/128/132/133 Armrest Kit

WITH Instructions included for Milsco XB-180

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[tacticalturnip]

Arm rests are ridiculously expensive, and I guess I don't understand why.

Looked up a set for my Kioti last night, $200.

 

[polarred21]

Day 16

Been busy! Not much time to update, but here goes:

Wheel spacers installed, 2" from Bro-tek. Will require non-impact 22mm socket which is the largest one I had. Tires are filled from the dealer, I weighed each one for reference. Wonder what the empty weight of the wheel and tire are ........

Bucket hooks and clevis tabs welded. Goal here was to be one and done to cover all the options. Future pin on hitch planned for the center. Will modify as needed, black buckets are friendly for this.........

Arm rests were a PITA to install, but worth the effort and money. Had to adjust brackets in vise and tried not to scratch. Needed to test out a paint color anyway for future project, oh well. BTW this seat sucks as compared to others. Maybe next year something better. No way to live without arm rests on this tractor.

Taillights removed and boxed up. Why leave them on to be ripped off anyway. Will configure more lights later............

WR Long true 3rd function kit has arrived, will be mounting here with a guard. Still waiting on MMM and to see it installed to account for any hose routing barriers.....

Retail Rems Sentinel Guard installed. Well designed and easy install. I loose fit all the parts and was able to hang it that way. Only thing I hate is the factory bracket is heavier maybe 12 ga. and the Sentinel U shaped bracket is 14 ga. I added 2 tie wraps 125# rating through the 2 front holes around the stationary shaft.

Brush guard design has begun. Cannot find one I like and inspired by the Aussie design which is just not viable for shipping. Will not enter the woods without it. Color has been picked out.............

 

[MF RED in MT]

Impressive!

You have been busy.

KC

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Anybody with a plasma table can cut out a brush guard for you. Easy.