Plow for 523Dxi

[johnidi 2]

Hoping someone can help answer this question. I Have a 523Dxi and I'mm looking for a plow/blade. I found this item for sale and told it came off a wheel horse commando 800 large frame. Would this fit my Wheel horse? Or do you have another suggestion.

 

Thanks

[WNYPCRepair 1,916]

The only attachments that will fit an XI model (without fabricating a new mount) are XI attachments. The mounting system is different, and length/width of the tractor is different. If you can find a frame for an xi, the blade from a 300, 400, or 500 series will go on the frame. 

 

 

[johnidi 2]

Good to know. Thanks for the feedback.

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

The attachments for the 5xi series are specific to this model. The 5xi is a longer, larger tractor with: a front-mount PTO as opposed to the Classic Wheel Horse side-mount; wider frame so the Attach-A-Matics' mounting points are further apart; a different hanger arrangement for the mower decks; and a longer wheelbase with a swept forward axle for sectoring a blade . Because of this they usually command a higher price. The 5xi attachments only show up once in a while compared to Wheel Horse attachments like you found, but not to say that they are not out there and it may take some time to find them. The good thing is that it appears that the majority of these tractors were sold east of the Mississippi.

 

A dozer/snow blade could be reworked from another model but some fabricating would be needed. A better choice to start with would be a 48" blade intended for a late 520-H.