What can I realistically cut with the MX-5??

[adegiulio]

So the 4310 is on its way, and as I wait I have begun to wonder what the limitations are. What size saplings can I cut with this machine?? 1"? 1 1/2"? I have very dense prickers all over, will I have a problem?

Thanks for the input!!

Anthony

 

[rancar]

Anthony...

<font color="blue"> What size saplings can I cut with this machine?? 1"? 1 1/2"? </font>

The MX5 is a medium duty cutter. You could comfortably cut about 2" thick material. This is I believe what the cutter's operational manual recommends. The manuel is quite informative and should tell you everything you need to know. Anything greater may be problematic. If all you have are those 1" thick or so sticker bushes, you shouldn't have any problems.

...Bob

 

[rockyridgefarm]

From ABC Groff

Exclusive double-deck design -- twice as tough as other cutters
MaxFlow cutting chamber puts no restrictions on performance
Fly through fields, slide under trees, glide over obstacles
Designed, tested, and built like no other cutters on earth

Specs MX5
Cutting Width 60"
Cutting Height 1-9½"
Overall Width 64"
Overall Length
Lift-type 102"

Blade Tip Speed (540 rpm) 14,121 fpm
Brush Cutting Capacity 2"
Hitch Category Cat. 1 Cat. 2
Min. PTO Power 25 hp
Weight, lift-type 823 lbs.
Tractor Equivalent 4000 Series

 

[adegiulio]

Fantastic!! Thanks for the info..

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Some more specs...
MX5

Cutting width  1520 mm (60-in.)
Cutting height 25 to 241 mm (1 to 9.5-in.)
Overall width 1624 mm (64-in.)
Overall length: 2595 mm (102-in.)
Body depth  216 mm (8.5-in.)

Deck shape Domed
Deck type Double

Deck thickness: 
Upper deck 3 mm (1/8-in.) (11 gauge)
Lower deck 3 mm (1/8-in.) (11 gauge)
Total 6 mm (1/4-in.)

Skirt thickness  6 mm (1/4-in.)

Driveline size Cat. 3

Driveline protection:
Tractor to center gearcase Self-adjusting clutch

Gearcase power rating: 
Center (peak)  68 kW (90 hp)

Blade holder, diameter (blade holes)  Round pan, 530 mm (20.9-in.)
Blades  Suction (1/2 x 3-in.)
Blade tip speed: 540 rpm PTO 72.9 m/s (14,347 ft./min.)

Material flow system Max-flow

Brush-cutting capacity  50 mm (2-in.)

Hitch category: 1 to 2 adaptable

Minimum tractor PTO power: 19 kW (25 hp)
(4300 or larger)

Weight (cutter less discharge shields and attachments):

Lift-type 330 kg (728 lb.)

Attachments and weight: 
Front rubber discharge shield 5 kg (10 lb.)
Front chain discharge shield 18 kg (40 lb.)
Rear chain discharge shield 25 kg (55 lb.)
Additional wheel support N/A

Tires:
Puncture-proof laminated (width x OD) 89 x 387 mm
(3.5 x 15.25-in.)
Wheel bearing Bushings

 

[Chief]

In addition to the info. that has already been posted; the short answer is.......... pretty much anything that tractor can drive over. If it can't push it over, better leave it alone and get the chainsaw out. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[adegiulio]

Ahhh, now you're speaking my language Chief!! Practical knowledge I can use in the field. I was kind of leaning that way from the videos I have seen. Looked like as long as the tractor ran it down, it was game for the cutter (within reason of course!!).

Thanks for the response!!
Anthony

 

[scotd1]

I'm in the market for a 5' cutter, how much are these MX5's going for? I have an MX8 and it is a really nice piece of equipment. I would like to have a MX5 to put behind my 1959 430 but they are probably too many $'s. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Chief]

With a good deal the MX5 can be gotten for cheaper but this web site should give you a ballpark idea on price. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


Link to MX5 Pricing