Rear mounted loader?

[Tayook]

Hello!

We are in the market for a small utility tractor (40is HP). We have three jobs for this tractor.

1. Cleaning dry lot and loading into spreader
2. Plowing snow
3. Firewood

We were looking at getting one with a FEL, but all the bulk up front has us worried about maneuverability in the woods being hindered. I ran across a photo of a rear mounted loader but can not seem to find any information or pricing on them. We'd like to clean the dry lot every other month so it will not be used heavily, although I am sure we will find more stuff for it to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a rear mounted loader or do you think we should stick with the FEl?

 

[Matt_Jr]

There are 3 point dirt scoops, but I'd really consider trying to make a front end loader work. Here's a 3 point dirt scoop link:
Northern Industrial 3-Pt. Dirt Scoop | Scoops | Northern Tool + Equipment

Is that what you're talking about?

 

[deerhunterf350]

I would rather have a conventional FEL on the front of the Tractor. When navigating thru woods you will be able to see what is coming, and be able to miss obstacles. Once you have driven a unit with a FEL you will soon know when to turn to miss trees. The "BULK" that you referred to, will soon become a non issue, but will take some seat time.

With a rear mounted FEL , it will have a "SWING" effect , if you turn too short the rear will swing out and clip a tree that you just pased. It seems that you would have a sore neck from constantly turning back and fourth to make sure that you are going to clear what is behind you with the FEL.



Post some PICS of the rear mount FEL that you had in mind.

 

[Tayook]

What I saw had hydro that allowed the bucket to be raised and dumped. I am thinking maybe at least four feet of verticle lift to get the manure into the spreader.

The FEL is the way we wanted to go, but the added length in the front is going to hinder us in the woods. Also, at some point in time we may do some square baling with it, will the added wieght of the FEL will take a toll on the tractor along with the haying equip?

We have a budget of under $3K for the tractor.

 

[Tayook]

The loader will be used in the dry lots for manure removal, not intending on using it in the woods. Althought I am sure we could find something to do in the woods with it.

 

[Tayook]

Something like this. I do not know much about them, just something I found while searching for FEL.

 

[Matt_Jr]

I've never seen one of those. Sweet!

 

[deerhunterf350]

Has any of the units you looked at had "Quick Attach" removable FEL's ??

 

[Skaning]

A FEL can be used to plow snow, but it is probably the least efficient way. You will get a back blade for that job first time you try to do the whole thing with the FEL. Use the back blade to plow, then the FEL to make holes as needed in the piles. I've had one on my little Massey 205 since I got it and couldn't be happier.

In the woods hauling firewood, should not be an issue on fairly level ground. A grapple attached to the bucket would be useful just to keep the contents contained.

 

[Tayook]

No, most in our price range are the older mammoth FEL's that have all kinds of rigging or a trip bucket. I think the price is more of an issue than manurverablity. I just can not seem to find any pricing info on a rear mounted loader.