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Problem solved. It was electrical. My old LX2610 had two red buttons on the joy stick to operate the grapple. I used the same dealer when I bought my MX5400 and they installed what looked like the same 3rd function device. As it turns out there was an additional switch on the right side of...

thank you, problem solved. It was electrical. My old LX2610 had two red buttons on the joy stick to operate the grapple. I used the same dealer when I bought my MX5400 and they installed what looked like the same 3rd function device. As it turns out there was an additional switch on the right...

Thank you all for your replies. Problem solved. It was electrical. My old LX2610 had two red buttons on the joy stick to operate the grapple. I used the same dealer when I bought my MX5400 and they installed what looked like the same 3rd function device. As it turns out there was an...

I recently upgraded my tractor and now have a MX5400. I added the 3rd function at the dealer. The tractor works great so far. Today, I connected my HLA grapple that I haven't used for about 2 years (stored outside) and the grapple won't open. I double and tripled checked the hydraulic...

I was happy with my LX2610 as well until I pushed Jiggseob, Great idea and approaches. Thank you again!

Hello Jiggseob, you were right on the loader frame tower. The right side is perfectly straight. The left side is out by 1/4' over 24'. Next step is to remove the loader and then the loader frames to do a similar repair as you mentioned. Thanks again

Hello Donystoy, thank you for this good information. I took delivery of my LX2610 at the beginning of November 2021. I wasn't contacted by the dealer to measure the loader, but will contact them this week to see if my SN was in the range of any known manufacturing issues.

Thank you, I am considering upgrading to a larger tractor that would better meet my current needs. Unfortunately, I bought the LX2610 new based on my short term needs. It is now too small for my current and future requirements. I need to repair the loader before selling or trading it in.

Great point thank you for your input.

It wasn't the lift. I believe it was the transporting (50') across a short distance that did the damage. From this point forward, I won't be transporting using the tractor. I would lift the log, place on a trailer or log skidder then transport.

Thank you. I am starting to get my head around this level of repair. Once the damaged section is clearly determined, I agree with the need to reinforce it to prevent this from happening again.

Thanks, yes this is a quick attach bucket. I couldn't see any obvious bending of the support tube between the ssqa, but will have another closer look.

Thank you for your input. The 4' level was placed on the loader arms closer to the cab. The 2' level was placed directly on the bucket. The level is off more the farther away from the loader arm pins.

Thank you, I may give this a try.

thanks guys. I prefer a level bucket as well. When lifting the load, the load was within the limit of the tractor (otherwise it wouldn't have lifted off the ground). When moving it must have swayed back and forth as I moved about 50' . I was considering loosing off the loader support arms...