boxer 532dx ground speed issue

[Stump Ugly]

I purchased a used boxer 532dx 2010 with 1000 hrs. It seems nice and good strong hydraulic power. But the specs say it goes 3mph forward and reverse. Well it seemed slow so i took out my gps at max throttle in high speed mode im lucky to hover around 1.5mph. Anyone else have a 532 dx and a gps to see if boxer specs are just lies or if there is actually a problem. It just seems down rite slow.

 

[gage52]

my little Thomas did the same thing around a 1000hours. the pump was getting worn out. put on a new pump and made a big difference. I believe they are close to being the same pump on those two machines.

 

[Eq Broker]

I would contact the service department at Morbark as they now own Boxer and get their opinion. 800-255-8839.

Hope this helps!

Dave
Global Equipment Exporters

 

[Stump Ugly]

Contacted boxer. They were helpful but stated that without testing the hydraulic flow to drive motors there wasnt much else to say. I dont have a hydraulic flow tester. Gage52 did you buy your hydro pump from dealer or was there somewhere you cross referenced the pump and got it cheaper?

 

[gage52]

dave from top notch attachments/equipment helped me out with it. can't remember exactly what I paid for the new one. if I remember right it wasn't that bad, I think around 500. I know It sucked pulling brush at 1.5mph.

 

[VA-Sawyer]

Does yours have the switch to select between High and Low speed range?

 

[Stump Ugly]

Ya it has the switch. Switch seems to be working. I am pulling pump off and a local hydraulic shop is pressure and flow testing it for about 100$. New pump from dealer is 455. Ill keep u guys posted.

 

[gage52]

from what I remember they are kind of a throw away pump. not worth rebuilding. its like silver in color. single gear pump. made from some company in Italy

 

[Stump Ugly]

Yup. Shop pulled pump apart shot. 1/8 in groove on one chamber. Pitting on other chamber. Smearing on both ends. New pump dumped hydro fluid and new filter. Runs fast powerful and sweet! Thanks gage52

 

[gage52]

good to hear you got it figured out.