522xi upgrades

[Poppa Phill 61]

Hi Guys an Gals,

Now that I am knee deep into this 522xi putting in the new axles bearings seals etc, I am wondering what else I should likely upgrade while this puppy is Butt up on the blocks.

I have a roofed cab frame, very heavy, no sides or front glass. It was made by the previous owner. weighs about 150+ lbs.I have a counterweight box that mounts in the rear above the hitch.I need to change that as I would like to have rear PTO is thats even an option. Some things are not a priority only because I have a gravely convertible with all of its original options, Push blade, rotor tiller, rotary and brush mowers snow thrower etc. Like the wheel horse its a bear to change stuff. 

the loader on the 522 uses the Attach O Mattic system. if the loader is in use, cant mount anything else that I know of. the loader also has its own hydraulic pump and reservoir.

so Im wondering if there are any rear mounted items aside from a cart that I could put to use.

The gravely is great but I wear prosthetics and thats a negative when trying to control it.

So what can I use this tractor for aside from the loader when the loader is mounted? If the answer is nothing, the loader will have to go!!

Im also considering locking the rear end if the loader isnt going to be used. Im not worried about heavy loads, I have a case 522 backhoe for the stupid stuff.

522Xi

Original mower Deck, 60 inch.

roofed Cab Frame

Any advice greatly appreciated

Im all ears.

 

[Pullstart 65,681]

Checking out the front axle pivot would be well worth your time!

 

I didn’t even think mine was bad, until I jacked it up off the ground!

 

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/92609-xi-series-front-axle-pivot-repair/

[Pullstart 65,681]

Also, I’m inclined to tell you that weight and tire chains would be better than locking the rear end.  Fluid weight in the tires plus weight added to the tractor should give you as much traction as you’ll ever need.