I would not trade my compact telehandler for any tractor, bar none. :thumbsup:Gotta bale an awful lot of hay to pay for such a single purpose machine. I'm sure there are other uses - I've seen them with buckets and regular forks. I would think a regular loader would do the same job and you'd have the tractor to use for other chores.
Yes it will run a baler.It does beg the question though. He asked about using it for baling. Can you use a telehandler for baling? I mean, it looks awesome for moving bales, but I don't see how you could make them. If you need one tool for baling hay, the telehandler would not be the one for the job. That said, I'd love to own one.
That is true for the full size telehandler, but the ones with a low mount boom are designed for bucket work.We run them at my workplace (construction). They are great for moving things. They will not stand up to rigorous bucket work, too much leverage on the arm. I am sure some will dispute this but I have seen a lot of machines damaged.
I added a camera and 7" monitor to see what I just backed into! :laughing:I think they would be painful to bale with, the visibility sucks backwards, would be impossible to see what's happening back there. All that being said they would be a dream for moving bales. Can load a truck from either side, can stack as high as you want, maneuverable, powerful. High initial cost and high maintenance but very efficient.