Barely Smokin'
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I've got a 790 with the hydraulic shims added. I've never tried to lift a round bale with it before but it strikes me as right on the hairy edge of what the tractor can lift. And there's probably a big difference in weight between wet/dry bales, etc. I'd probably get one off a trailer or move it around, but I'd be scared of stability issues. The 790 doesn't have the widest track I've ever seen. I'd be inclined to go after a larger tractor.
Also, consider the total height you'd need to lift the bottom of the bale to get it on/off a trailer, especially if the ground's not level. No chance of stacking them two high on a trailer, IMHO.
Also, consider the total height you'd need to lift the bottom of the bale to get it on/off a trailer, especially if the ground's not level. No chance of stacking them two high on a trailer, IMHO.