553 Loader

[5083Guy]

Was Browsing Tractorhouse and came across this loader. Wanted your opinions on it and what you value it at for what it is after being repaired. Thanks

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=8206047

 

[MattLynch]

Price is a little bit high for the condition but not too far off. Looking at the previous "repair" I would say it will never be worth any more then the current price and you may never be able to get it perfectly strait. This loader would be perfect for handling bales with a spear but not much good for bucket work.

 

[DT86]

This loader would be perfect for handling bales with a spear but not much good for bucket work.

I think that depends on what you plan to do.

Loading a manure spreader from a pile? It'll work.
Scraping manure off a concrete floor? Maybe not.

Running a grapple? It'll work.
Pallet forks? Not so much.

For most of what I do it wouldn't make a difference.

 

[5083Guy]

Thanks for the reply guys, but I just found out its sold. Can anyone tell me if a 563 loader will fit a 5083E?

 

[MattLynch]

Yes, I have a 563 on my 5093.

 

[5083Guy]

Yes, I have a 563 on my 5093.

Thanks, I'll probably be looking around for either one if I come across a deal.

 

[econometrics]

Thanks, I'll probably be looking around for either one if I come across a deal.

I have a 553 on my 5075E. If I were to move up into the 5083/5093E machines, I would either have a H260 or 563 loader at the least. I think those are better paired for the higher HP E series tractors (even though JD sells them with 553s)

 

[ernram]

This is my 5085M with 553 loader

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I have a 5083E with a 563 loader and its fine. IT certainly has enough to lift the rear tires off the ground ever with the rear tires loaded. I have even managed to lift the rear end slightly with a 1700lb counterweight lol

 

[CobyRupert]

This is my 5085M with 553 loader
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Is the backhoe 3 pth or frame mounted?

 

[ernram]

It is 3pt mount. Woods BH90X

 

[Trey318]

I've got the 553 on 5083 and I haven't lifted the back off the ground

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I've got the 553 on 5083 and I haven't lifted the back off the ground

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Keep trying! :thumbsup: lol A good bucket full of clay will easily lift the rear end off the ground. (I have a 563 loader though too)

 

[Trey318]

I moved an 1800 pound cotton picker head without anything but fluid in the tires and I didn't have any problems with the rear being lite

 

[MattLynch]

If I try to move silage bales with no weight on the rear mine will just spin in 2wd, especially up hill. I have filled tires, 2 wheel weights, and a snowblower on the back and it still a bit light for feeding silage.

 

[Trey318]

How heavy are your silage bales?

 

[econometrics]

Keep trying! :thumbsup: lol A good bucket full of clay will easily lift the rear end off the ground. (I have a 563 loader though too)

My filled rears got pretty light when I picked this bad boy up. The box blade (500#) was juuuuust enough to keep the rear tires touching the ground. But I had to use FWD, because I had no traction.

My 553 ran out of lift and rollback with this thing:

 

[MattLynch]

How heavy are your silage bales?

I think they are only around 700kg, but the weight is pretty far forward on the loader. I think the 563 also has a longer reach then the 553 which doesn't help any either.

 

[Trey318]

That's bout as much as my 2 hay bales stacked on top of each other but as you said the 563 loader makes a big difference

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Kicking in the 4wd is a necessity for any heavy loader work. The rear just doesn't have enough traction to get any work done. I would assume the 563 has a bit more reach than a 553 but I have no way to verify/deny it. I easily handle our round bales without any weights on the rear end for a reference (they are tiny though 40"x 54"). It's when I put the bucket on and start digging in the clay or shale that things get shaky. I had to make a counterweight to help out with things and it sure makes a difference! I wish I would have gone about 800lbs heavier though and I believe that would have been about perfect. 1700lb of concrete just isn't quite enough to keep the rears planted.


Also, make sure your wheels are set as wide as possible to increase your stability when using your loader for anything heavy. A little angle makes a big difference.