523Dxi - Third Amigo Added and It's a Diesel!

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

I finally was able to bring home what I feel is the ultimate garden tractor. Ever since getting my 518xi, I have been searching for a 523Dxi. Passed on a couple, missed a few but finally got a fantastic deal from a JD dealer in VA. I already have had offers to resell at a profit before I brought it home! It is a 1998 523Dxi with 605 hours that has a 52" mower deck, brand new snow cab, snow blade (with spare edge) that has been barely used, a pair of turfs, two pair of filled ags, clevis hitch, disc harrow, and rear grading blade. 

 

And a picture of: "Poncho", "Cisco", and now "Paladin."

Edited July 12, 2014 by shallowwatersailor

[Racinbob 10,393]

Awesome line up you have there. That diesel sounds great.

[Fun Engineer 859]

Nice herd there John.

Sent from my tractor seat.

[AMC RULES 36,957]

I know where there is an NOS KWIK-WAY loader for it.    

[dennist 139]

Nice...

[papaglide 541]

Wow, now that is really nice.

[rick 217]

very nice!

[19richie66 16,982]

Nice tractors. Is that the Briggs/Daihatsu diesel? We have one in a workman at work and you just cant stop it. Seems like a great motor. Not much love for the gas version. We always had problems with the carburetors till they went injected. Not too bad now.

[Rick_in_CT 156]

In this case, three is not a crowd, you are just getting the party started.  As stated, the diesel sounds great.

 

Best of luck with the new addition to the herd.

 

Rick

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

Nice tractors. Is that the Briggs/Daihatsu diesel? We have one in a workman at work and you just cant stop it. Seems like a great motor. Not much love for the gas version. We always had problems with the carburetors till they went injected. Not too bad now.

Yes, it is the DM 850 D by Daihatsu/Briggs. It is listed at 23.6 hp and 40 ft./lb. of torque. In this application it is very under-stressed so I don't think I need the turbo version. Believe it or not, they put these engines in automobiles as well back in the '80s.

[Brrly1 1,146]

Jealous, very jealous, one day when or shall I say the next time I get the chance!!!

[rexman72 210]

what a great tractor you got and congrats on it

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

John, best of luck. The diesel sounds very very good. Not as much chatter as I would have thought.

 

Glenn

[userj8670 68]

Sounds like a mini detroit!

[Brrly1 1,146]

I drove Ken's at the show with the front end loader. One slick tractor. It was very impressive, my thoughts would have been alot of vibration  and noisy. Beings I have an xi it would be difficult to get rid of because this tractor is nothing short of a beast. Congrats on the purchase! Very nice tractor!

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

I drove Ken's at the show with the front end loader. One slick tractor. It was very impressive, my thoughts would have been alot of vibration  and noisy. Beings I have an xi it would be difficult to get rid of because this tractor is nothing short of a beast. Congrats on the purchase! Very nice tractor!

I'm afraid that everyone is going to discover our secret about the 5xi and drive the prices up!

 

After getting one with PS, I wouldn't mind a 522xi or a 520Lxi. The 1" larger steering wheel on the 520 compared to the 518 does make a difference. I'm going to have to try ribbed tires like "Forest Road" suggests.

[case442 130]

Hi All,

Any chance you might put a photo up of the clevis hitch please. I pm'd you but didnt get a response. I would like to put a clevis hitch on my 522 for my plow. 

 

Thank you,

Mike

[Forest Road 594]

Very nice find! Im a bot jealous.

Not sure if I informed RS of the new tires on my 522xi loader. I went with the Vredesteins 4 or 5 rib. They seem nice and stable. Haven't had much chance to really use them. I was concerned that the standard Firestone TRI rib might tear up the property with a loaded bucket.

http://www.millertire.com/products/implement-tires/rib-implement-tires/16x6-50-8/16x6-50-8-v61-hd-5-rib-170-60-8-6-ply/

[Brrly1 1,146]

When your crusing, yes, the Firestones tri-ribs will leave a mark. Its grass it'll grow back. Thats what I run on the 520xi

[Forest Road 594]

Thanks Brrrly1. I have the firestones on a 314. Love em! Especially when its time for the snow blower. For the loader, which has power steering, I def wanted a wider footprint with some ribs. The Vrederstein fit the bill.

Thanks Brrrly1. I have the firestones on a 314. Love em! Especially when its time for the snow blower. For the loader, which has power steering, I def wanted a wider footprint with some ribs. The Vrederstein fit the bill.

[jdleach 525]

Very nice trio o' tractors.

[brandonozz 168]

Nice tractor ( and stable) and sounds great.  I've got to say that engine compartment has a lot going on.... like trying to stuff 10 pounds of crap into a 5 pound sack!  LOL!

[userj8670 68]

That needs a stack!

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

Nice tractor ( and stable) and sounds great.  I've got to say that engine compartment has a lot going on.... like trying to stuff 10 pounds of crap into a 5 pound sack!  LOL!

It actually is more accessible than the Kohler-version engine compartment. The only difficult items are the petcocks on the bottom of the radiator. I still need to tackle them.

[RMCIII 838]

John;

 

You should ask the guy in NY if he wants to sell the Kwik Way loader. Craig sent the link a few weeks back. Would look great on that beast.

 

Rob