meledward23
Gold Member
I am thinking of getting a small tractor to move round bales around. What is the smallest size tractor that can handle a round bale on a 3ph.
Round bales dont weigh to much so most small tractors should be able to handle it.
Can a small 25hp with turf tires handle one. I suppose a suitcase on the front would be necessary.
(for those that really like details: I need a tractor around my small 1.5 acres. I have access to a 55da (still in the family) at the farm. The 55da spends most of its time moving hay bales, dragging the arena, and chomping on some grass. So I am thinking of getting a small tractor to put around the house and when I need the loader and a "real tractor" I can take the small tractor to the farm and leave it there so hay bales can be moved around and I don't have to run the 55DA back and forth as often, cause honestly hauling it is a PITA)
So I am wondering how small can reliably and conveniently handle round bales? I am wondering what is to small will it have lift and clearance issues. I have NEVER used a bale spear. The 55da moves hay bales with forks. The farm is not flatland, it has small rises and ditchs (nothing serious but it undulates)
Thanks,
Round bales dont weigh to much so most small tractors should be able to handle it.
Can a small 25hp with turf tires handle one. I suppose a suitcase on the front would be necessary.
(for those that really like details: I need a tractor around my small 1.5 acres. I have access to a 55da (still in the family) at the farm. The 55da spends most of its time moving hay bales, dragging the arena, and chomping on some grass. So I am thinking of getting a small tractor to put around the house and when I need the loader and a "real tractor" I can take the small tractor to the farm and leave it there so hay bales can be moved around and I don't have to run the 55DA back and forth as often, cause honestly hauling it is a PITA)
So I am wondering how small can reliably and conveniently handle round bales? I am wondering what is to small will it have lift and clearance issues. I have NEVER used a bale spear. The 55da moves hay bales with forks. The farm is not flatland, it has small rises and ditchs (nothing serious but it undulates)
Thanks,