Pulled the trigger on a 5100M

bigblock · Nov 5, 2014

I measured 7 3/8" from the floor to the lowest zerk. 12.4R24 front 18.4R30 rear tires

Mistyridgefarm · Nov 7, 2014

Sorry, I did mean to say the standard mount. Too much going on! I measured 7 7/16" so basically the same. I have the same tires as BigBlock. I will try to get some pictures in the daylight this weekend. I have the scrap grapple bucket on right now which is almost on the ground with the bucket level. I don't think it is the mounts because BigBlock and I have the same height at the loader arms. It has to be the position of the global mount on the bucket.

Mistyridgefarm · Nov 12, 2014

Well, I switched back to the regular bucket this weekend and this is interesting. When I first got the tractor, the tire pressures were set to the max and that is when I noticed the bucket at level would not touch the ground. I have since lowered them to something more reasonable and now the bucket at level will touch the ground and just lift the weight off the front wheels. It must have been the tire/weight distribution when I first looked at it.

The minor hydraulic leak probably has something to do with the brakes, as it is now requiring a double pump on the brakes (air in them). I'm going to take it in to the dealer this weekend. Let you know what it turns out to be.

Slippy · Jan 1, 2015

Just wondering how you like your tractor at this point. I am replacing my 5525 with a 5115M. I am getting all the options you did, plus the 32 speed trans and front wheel fenders.
Also, do you have the 1000 pto option? Dealer told me that it is not available from the factory and has to be added on. About $1,400 for parts plus 6 hrs labor.