Compact telehandler

[tman1020]

That makes me want one. A couple of weeks ago in a town near me I saw a guy that had a machine very similar to yours maybe even the same one but I didn't get a look at the model. He had it loaded on equipment trailer being pulled behind a F2 50. The trailer wasn't large enough to allow the machine to be placed correctly and the tongue weight was insane. It had completely bottomed out the F2 50. I have a feeling those machines are much heavier than they look and I don't think he was going to make it very far the way he had it loaded. Cool thing is if he did have a problem he could always just pick up the truck with the Tele handler and head home.

 

[Xfaxman]

Yep, small but heavy. About 11,000 pounds with the 370 pound stump bucket, on the 22' trailer.

The steel counterweight is the orange casting on the back.

 

[karlg]

Yep, small but heavy. About 11,000 pounds with the 370 pound stump bucket, on the 22' trailer.

The steel counterweight is the orange casting on the back.

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Very interesting thread.
How do you use a mower or other powered attachment on the v417? Is there a way to control engine speed other than the foot throttle? I don't find anything about it in the operators manual.

My dealer told me they no longer make the v417 and are coming with a new model.

 

[Xfaxman]

Very interesting thread

Thanks, it is a very interesting machine. :thumbsup:

How do you use a mower or other powered attachment on the v417? Is there a way to control engine speed other than the foot throttle? ----------

No, it is a linked system, the foot pedal controls the travel speed and the engine RPM.

My dealer told me they no longer make the v417 and are coming with a new model.

I checked last December and was told by the district sales rep that I could order one, but I noticed that you can't do a "Build and Quote" on the Website any more. I haven't seen or heard about a new model. Would hope they would put bigger wheels and R1 ag tires on it.

I usually mowed in low range, but if I was in heavy brush I used "Creep Mode", here is a snip from the Website:

I like having the brush hog out front. Mowing a silted in creek in this picture. If I were to drive forward 5 feet, the front wheels would sink to the axle.

 

[tman1020]

Thanks, it is a very interesting machine. :thumbsup: No, it is a linked system, the foot pedal controls the travel speed and the engine RPM. I checked last December and was told by the district sales rep that I could order one, but I noticed that you can't do a "Build and Quote" on the Website any more. I haven't seen or heard about a new model. Would hope they would put bigger wheels and R1 ag tires on it. I usually mowed in low range, but if I was in heavy brush I used "Creep Mode", here is a snip from the Website: <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=469355"/> I like having the brush hog out front. Mowing a silted in creek in this picture. If I were to drive forward 5 feet, the front wheels would sink to the axle. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=469356"/>

I've said it before and I'll say it again. That is definitely one of the coolest set ups ever. I'm jealous.

 

[Xfaxman]

-------------- Mowing a silted in creek in this picture. If I were to drive forward 5 feet, the front wheels would sink to the axle.

For those unfamiliar with silt, some pictures taken a year earlier of my first compact telehandler, a V518 on the other side of the pond.

 

[karlg]

I will have to read my manual more closely I guess but it don't seem to me the mower would run fast enough. I don't understand creep mode, sounds like it would be to slow for most mowing.

I just got my new v417 and so far have used it only with a grapple and loved it! The dealer I talked to didn't know much about the new model coming but said they will have a Doosan engine instead of Kabota. Main reason I wanted one now. I'm guessing they will add a power Bobtach, offer a higher capacity pump add a way to use a hand throttle for mowing, snow blowing & etc. and maybe a camera option.

I'm hoping you will keep this thread going by posting any new uses you come up with and thanks for the rapid response to my question.

By the way I traded a nearly new S750 skid loader in on this V417 and have used it more in one day than I used the skid in all the time I had it!

 

[Xfaxman]

The brush hog is made for standard flow, 15-25 GPM: Grace Manufacturing | Home of the Tree Terminator

I rarely had to use creep mode, just low range. I think creep mode has the same top speed as low range, but don't know for sure.

Please start a thread on your V417, I would like to see pictures of one that isn't beat up and dirty like mine.

 

[karlg]

I may try to start a thread, but I've got to figure out how first and it's a busy time of year for me. I thought I was doing good just to get a message on here.

My V 417 don't look much cleaner than yours and by the time I get some pictures and get them posted it will probably look worse! Thanks for your help.

 

[Xfaxman]

I may try to start a thread, but I've got to figure out how first and it's a busy time of year for me. I thought I was doing good just to get a message on here.

My V 417 don't look much cleaner than yours and by the time I get some pictures and get them posted it will probably look worse! Thanks for your help.

Your're welcome. If you don't want to start a thread, just post them here. :thumbsup: