shallowwatersailor 3,213 #1 Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) 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 19 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,871 #2 Posted July 12, 2014 Awesome line up you have there. That diesel sounds great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #3 Posted July 12, 2014 Nice herd there John. Sent from my tractor seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #4 Posted July 12, 2014 I know where there is an NOS KWIK-WAY loader for it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #6 Posted July 12, 2014 Wow, now that is really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #8 Posted July 12, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_in_CT 156 #9 Posted July 12, 2014 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #10 Posted July 12, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #11 Posted July 13, 2014 Jealous, very jealous, one day when or shall I say the next time I get the chance!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #12 Posted July 13, 2014 what a great tractor you got and congrats on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #13 Posted July 14, 2014 John, best of luck. The diesel sounds very very good. Not as much chatter as I would have thought. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #14 Posted July 14, 2014 Sounds like a mini detroit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #15 Posted July 14, 2014 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #16 Posted July 14, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
case442 130 #17 Posted July 15, 2014 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #18 Posted July 15, 2014 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/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #19 Posted July 15, 2014 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #20 Posted July 15, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdleach 525 #21 Posted July 15, 2014 Very nice trio o' tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonozz 168 #22 Posted July 15, 2014 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #23 Posted July 15, 2014 That needs a stack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #24 Posted July 18, 2014 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #25 Posted July 20, 2014 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites