Dumb question

[Creamer]

Here is some comparison information that may be of help to you. I too have been looking at a tractor that can lift some sizable logs for a potential sawmill. I am trying to keep costs down so the smallest I am considering is a Massey 1736. But you may need larger.

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Why do we even bother calling them Massey? They are Iseki with Red and Grey paint.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Check out the Mahindras. They're known for their excellent lift capacities.

 

[AuburnAlum]

Why do we even bother calling them Massey? They are Iseki with Red and Grey paint.

Why don't we just start calling yours a Shibaura with blue paint?

**getting tired of this brand/who/what/how its made debate**

 

[TSO]

Why do we even bother calling them Massey? They are Iseki with Red and Grey paint.

Because you can't buy it as an Iseki. They do have similar models in Asian and Australian markets, but not here.

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Also, I'll agree with another poster... If your main focus is moving logs around, look at a tracked skid steer

 

[AxleHub]

A couple easy questions:

1. Instead of lifting logs with a fel, if the sawmill height needed is only 24 inches, whats wrong with forks on the 3pt hitch? Surely a Massey 1736 or even the next size up in the Massey 1700 series could lift more than 2000# the needed 24 inches and at a smaller cost and longer warranty and safer stability?

2. If 12bravo buys a gc1720 scut and a 1700 series cut (large frame or ??? ) . . he's dealing with a single dealer and probably a better negotiating position.

 

[JMER817]

I have been looking on varies websites, Green and Orange mainly. But can't seem to find where on their sites shows what each FEL capacities are. This is what I am looking for, just for educational information. What tractors will have a FEL lifting capacity of 2300#'s or more. Reason for looking, I am in the process of building a saw mill. So in the future I will need to be able to lift some large 24" diameter by 10-12' long logs. Different types of wood so weight will vary, but on average I shouldn't be much over 2000#'s at these lengths. Thanks PS::::I did a basic search on here, but there is so much information and so many post. It's hard to get to the point without reading hundreds if not a thousand post to "Maybe" find what I'm looking for. Information overload!

I lifted a bunch of logs that size with my john Deere 4120 400CX loader.

 

[sea2summit]

The other thing is that when you start messing with 2,000lb objects, tractor stability becomes a major concern, and the longer those objects are, the more critical it becomes. If anything, you want a heavier machine that will be more stabile, and that will also mean you're looking at machines that won't be pushed to the max every time you use it. My LS was capable of lifting 2,500lbs to full height, but without a rear counterweight, could barely pick up 1,300lbs without raising the rear tires (just did this as a test). I turned that 1,300lb block into a rear counterweight and lifting 2,000lb+ objects was no problem at all....just something to keep in mind.

Yep, that right there^^^
I made a drag out of two smallish logs maybe 800# total and took off the BH to drag them around the yard. I got to a point where I needed to cross the street so figured I'd carry them across in my grapple (650#) and as soon as I tried to lift the rear wheels came right off the ground and and it's a 2.2k# loader. So filled tires at a minimum but more likely a good counter weight will be a requirement with that kind of load.