Case multicontroller

[Oh Deere]

We have an ex demo Maxxum 130 CVX which is now due to be sold.
Can supply through your local dealer .
No mid mounts.

 

[landy]

Oh deere could you pm me details of that 130 cvx thanks

 

[landy]

Just to update this. Have it narrowed to these case cvx 130 and mf 6613 dyna 6 . A case 120 multi controller is still in the running but that question will be answered with a demo. Mf is a bit cheaper than cvx, not sure of the multi controller yet but if its anywhere near the price of the mf it will have no chance. Good reviews of the cvx 130 on here, anybody have views on a mf 6613 dyna 6

 

[Ali_Maxxum]

You'll be very pleased with the Case. Quiet, comfortable, powerful, very smooth, very ergonomic, simple. Just an overall very good tractor. Nice place to spend a long day. You can't really compare the CVX to a Dyna 6 though with regards to transmission. The CVX is bar far the best if manoeuvring on slopes. Pull back and it holds itself, no need to touch the brakes or clutch, push forward again and it pulls off. Obviously I'm biased...

I've actually got some experience with an MF 6616 dyna 6. Few models up from the 6613. Went like a bloody train, I'm sure it had been mapped though... If I didn't have the Case I'd probably go with one of these. Not overly fussed on the layout though, and you really have to push that T-bar to change gear. Again, comparing it to the layout of the Multicontroller, well, you can't really. It's still all a bit clunky with regards to levers and things. The biggest gripe is that cab suspension... absolutely horrid, the roughest, noisiest thing I've operated. Crashed and banged about so hard I was sure it was going to pop a window!

Be happy to discuss further things about the Case if you wish?

 

[landy]

I know you can't compare cvx to dyna 6 but case don't offer anything to compete with dyna 6. After driving a new 16/16 case maxxum it confirmed all my fears, my god they have made them noisy . Dyna 4 and dyna 6 miles ahead for smoothness and user friendliness . I do prefer the case compact dimensions so if I can afford the cvx it's in the running. Is the Massey cab suspension really that bad ?

 

[Daniel]

@landy This is the thread from our Maxxum:

http://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/case-maxxum-130-cvx.25809/

It's had to have a new potentiometer on the front linkage last week as it kept losing its position and locking it up. Good tractor though.

 

[Ali_Maxxum]

Not had a go in a newer powershift one. And yes, I do believe it was that bad, there was no give in it at all, it just sounded as if someone had left a tool box under the floor! It just crashed and banged side to side. If you do go for the CVX and want front linkage try and go with a Lynx Zuidberg. The dealer recommended it over Case's own one.

 

[Daniel]

Not had a go in a newer powershift one. And yes, I do believe it was that bad, there was no give in it at all, it just sounded as if someone had left a tool box under the floor! It just crashed and banged side to side. If you do go for the CVX and want front linkage try and go with a Lynx Zuidberg. The dealer recommended it over Case's own one.

We've got the properly integrated case front links and it's spot on, potentiometer aside. Controlled from either joystick, proper height control from the armrest, auto pto on/off external raise/lower buttons etc.

 

[Badshot]

We've got the properly integrated case front links and it's spot on, potentiometer aside. Controlled from either joystick, proper height control from the armrest, auto pto on/off external raise/lower buttons etc.

Absolutely, the proper integrated front linkage is the mutts nuts.
I've got lynx on the little t6, it's not a patch on the proper factory kit.

 

[aidan]

How do you manage for fresh air in that cab, does it not get v stuffy in a v short time .

Im not a fan of aircon myself, I prefer open the sidewindow and get some real freshair.

Rear windows have a habit of smashing if left open.

 

[njneer]

Case 110 maxxum, new holland t6.140 , mf 6613 dyna 6 , deutz 6140.4. All spec similar with the exception of the deutz, much higher spec in order to get ccls not available on 6130.4.

Someone giving you incorrect information
Ccls is available on the 6120,6130 and 6140 .
A spec is gear pump , B and C spec have ccls .
Can have ccls with mechanical or electric spools .

 

[Fragonard]

Currently pricing a replacement tractor for a maxxum 110 and the question of multicontroller has come up again. I was afraid of the electric spools/ loader joystick reliability the last time and was wondering how people have got on with them?

What did you buy that time?
A few changes since this thread was started.

 

[landy]

I purchased a mf 6613 dyna 6 in 2016, a lovely reliable tractor. Had the usual soft drive issue but only servicing cost after that. In 2020 I went to upgrade, priced mf nh and case. Massey dealer absolutely no interest (a new dealer opened up closer to me since, which I didn't know about at the time) anyway long story short ended up with a new case maxxum 125 active 8 multi controller, nicer tractor but nowhere near as reliable as the massey.

 

[Jim75]

I purchased a mf 6613 dyna 6 in 2016, a lovely reliable tractor. Had the usual soft drive issue but only servicing cost after that. In 2020 I went to upgrade, priced mf nh and case. Massey dealer absolutely no interest (a new dealer opened up closer to me since, which I didn't know about at the time) anyway long story short ended up with a new case maxxum 125 active 8 multi controller, nicer tractor but nowhere near as reliable as the massey.

Reliability in terms of?

 

[Fragonard]

I've got vast experience with all 3.
MXU/Maxxum - Semi powershift, mechanical spools, central dash.
Maxxum Multicontroller - semi powershift, electric spools
Maxxum Multicontroller CVX - Vario, electric spools

The standard Maxxum, very good, reliable, we put 8500hrs on our last one. Mechanical spools were faultless, other than replacing a sticky cable which was used for the front linkage. Gearbox was very good as long as it was calibrated a couple of times a year, 10minute job. Gear box whine? Honestly never thought it was that bad, got used to it.

Maxxum Multicontroller - again, very impressed with it, been very reliable. Electric spools are a dream to work with, however, number 1 spool has near enough completely failed on our 110 now. But I can make it work on the joystick, luckily I've only got the push out hitch on it. The problem, if you're lucky, can be the little control box on the side of the slice, however, if you're unlucky like us, its the slice itself, which is about £1000. No.3 spool is dicky but works enough to lift/lower the mower so that'll do for me.
Also, as you'll have an engine that's providing 'boost' you're putting a bit more welly through the drive train, so you may find you'll have to keep a close eye on calibrating. Obviously it all depends on what you're doing.

Maxxum CVX - Multicontroller, all the same, apart from a couple of little things to do with the vario, but this is all shown in the brochures. Only had it since june but it's been absolutely faultless so far. Seriously impressed. The Vario is fantastic to use. I've got mine with front linkage and pto and I had Case throw in mid mount valves for the front linkage so I'm not tying up 2 spools at the rear. 3 are standard, 4-5 optional. You can have your loader put on mid mount valves so you can use it on the joystick.

They're very well balanced and over all very good tractors IMO. We've considered Massey, just can't get anything like the layout of a Case though, plus the extra £££ and again, Claas can't compete with the layout and price of a Case.

Good deals to be done too. See if they've got some unsold units at the factory yard, many thousands to be saved off a new build!

What exactly is the multicontroler?
What does it do?

 

[robbie]

What exactly is the multicontroler?
What does it do?

It's the arm rest which has all your controls on it. There is/ was the option to have the standard version which had all the controls on the side console and a normal dash board behind the steering wheel.

I've got a 05 mxu100 with 9500 hrs and that's been a absolutely fantastic tractor, it's never been any trouble pulls like a train and doesn't use a drop of oil between services(600hrs). It has the normal dash,manual spools and controls on the side console. It's very comfortable and a nice place to spend a day.

I also have a maxxum 130 controller and that's done 4700hrs and again has been very little bother.
I love the multicontroler, it puts everything at your finger tips and is so comfortable, a friend who drives it says it's far more comfortable than a MF 6618 he drives! Both tractors have 16x16 and the 130 does whine more than the other one but it's not too bad. They both pull like trains and when boosted the 130 is a phenomenal tractor.
Despite being 4 cylinder and quite short I find they are far better balanced and need less weight on the front than 6 cylinder John deeres when lifting the same implement.

I'd have another on tomorrow although I don't want part with either of mine as they're so good.

 

[landy]

No major mechanical issues. Just annoying things blew o rings twice at the top of pump, front suspension readjusting heigh at low speeds, not sure if that's connected to o rings above. Suspension dropping to the stops at night (waiting for lockout valve replacement to see if it cures that) error code which leaves the tractor unmovable until you restart it, been cursed and beeped at a few times with that one. Faulty lift pedometer.
It is a lovely tractor to operate and very comfortable compared to the massey.