FEL on 7520

[Dunham Farm]

I went to a open house last weekend and saw the new 7520 4WD. Why do they have to put a brace on the loader frame? This scares me. I looking for around large tractor that I can carry big rocks out of the field. I have now a AC 6080 2WD but need a good 4WD.
Thanks Brian

[DavesTractor]

Originally Posted by Dunham Farm

I went to a open house last weekend and saw the new 7520 4WD. Why do they have to put a brace on the loader frame? This scares me. I looking for around large tractor that I can carry big rocks out of the field. I have now a AC 6080 2WD but need a good 4WD.
Thanks Brian

Brian, what brace are you referring to? Generally braces don't scare me, just the opposite. With 3900 lbs lift capacity, it's good to spread the load on the tractor structure.

[Dunham Farm]

It's the brace down low that goes back to the rear.

[Westendorf-RR]

Typically we refer to that as a Rear Axle Kit. Some loader/tractor combinations require it, some do not. On some we offer it as an option. It strengthens the frame of the tractor and makes the loader/tractor combination feel more stable during operation. Did the loader sit quit a way out front of the tractor? It distributes the added weight of the loader and any payload weight through to the rear axles so the front ones don't take all the strain. I would be more concerned if it didn't have one.

[Dunham Farm]

No the bucket was close, I was just concerned that in hard use the tractor frame wouldn't be strong enough.
Brian

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Originally Posted by Dunham Farm

No the bucket was close, I was just concerned that in hard use the tractor frame wouldn't be strong enough.
Brian

That hasn't been a problem I have heard about.

[QRTRHRS]

Originally Posted by Westendorf-RR

Did the loader sit quit a way out front of the tractor?

That has been my observation, that the bucket does indeed seem to stick out more that other loaders I have been on. It sure does have a high reach.

All I can say is that when I have the grapple bucket on my 7520/276 clamped onto a load of trees is "Man what a beast".

[bindian]

Originally Posted by Dunham Farm

It's the brace down low that goes back to the rear.

Dunham Farm,
I have a 6520 4WD which uses the ML 275 loader just as the 7520. However, I have a backhoe. My backhoe subframe runs from the rear and attaches forward under the mid (tower) mount for the loader. I think you saw a backhoe subframe.
hugs, Brandi

[SPYDERLK]

Originally Posted by bindian

Dunham Farm,
I have a 6520 4WD which uses the ML 275 loader just as the 7520. However, I have a backhoe. My backhoe subframe runs from the rear and attaches forward under the mid (tower) mount for the loader. I think you saw a backhoe subframe.
hugs, Brandi

I have the same and that was my thot. I dont like it hanging down so far, but Im sure glad to have the reinforcement for heavy loader activities. That loader/tractor will do some work! Maybe MtnViewRanch will chime in. He doesnt have the BH and I didnt see bracing in his pics.
larry

[rback33]

I can tell you THAT loader and tractor has undergone more hours of testing than any other tractor and loader combo we have worked on. It will stay together.