raykour
New member
I have been tractor shopping for over a year and can't get a straight shot from dealers or really anyone else on what a tractor/loader can lift.
I need to lift 2000 lbs. 1600-1800 on a hay spear and 1 ton on a pallet with forks. Really, I'd love to just get a forklift but I can't afford 2 machines and we have plowing, mowing, and several other chores that aren't workable with the skid.
I do not need to lift 1600-1800 lb. bales any higher than necessary to move them for any length of time, but I made need to unload a semi or flat-bed stacked 2 high.
So, I am just asking the basic question of what tractor and loader do I need? I don't always want to be operating right at capacity.
As I said, main use is going to be moving large bales of hay. 4WD or MFWD is necessary.
I am looking at the JD 5055E. Would this fit the bill?
I need to lift 2000 lbs. 1600-1800 on a hay spear and 1 ton on a pallet with forks. Really, I'd love to just get a forklift but I can't afford 2 machines and we have plowing, mowing, and several other chores that aren't workable with the skid.
I do not need to lift 1600-1800 lb. bales any higher than necessary to move them for any length of time, but I made need to unload a semi or flat-bed stacked 2 high.
So, I am just asking the basic question of what tractor and loader do I need? I don't always want to be operating right at capacity.
As I said, main use is going to be moving large bales of hay. 4WD or MFWD is necessary.
I am looking at the JD 5055E. Would this fit the bill?