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[Typhoon]

Ok as per my previous post, im ordering my TC29 with the New Holland loader tomorrow. Here is my question.. Does anyone mow with the loader on? If not, how long does it take and how hard is it to take the loader off? That is my only worry. Thanks!!
-Brad

 

[Bird]

Brad, there's nothing "wrong" with mowing with the loader on; won't hurt a thing. However, it'll ride more comfortably, visibility is better, and you can get into tighter places without worrying about hitting something with the bucket if you take the loader off to mow. When you go to take it off, just be sure you have it on a hard, level surface (pavement's best). The first time it'll probably take 10 to 20 minutes to take it off and maybe that long to put it back on. After that, you'll probably be doing it in well under 5 minutes with little or no physical exertion. Nothing to it.

 

[RoyJackson]

"Does anyone mow with the loader on? If not, how long does it take and how hard is it to take the loader off?"

Ol' Bird's got it right...

You can mow with the loader on, but it's a lot easier with it off.
Takes me about 5 minutes (or less) to drop it off. About 8 to 10 minutes to re-install (older tractor, I have to torque certain bolts...your machine probably won't require this). Just make sure you drop it off on a level surface...cement or concrete is best.

First time is kind of intimidating...after that, piece o' cake.

 

[Typhoon]

Ok great! Doesnt sound really too bad to take it off then. Thanks for the replies fellas!
-Brad

 

[tdenny]

Like the guys said - the first time is a bit more trouble but after that it's not too hard. If you are going to take it off though make sure you take all the pressure out of the hydraulic system (jiggle the loader control) so you'll be able to disconnect the lines.

I usually mow with my loader on mostly because I'm too darn lazy to take it off. It is easier to mow that way though. Good luck.

 

[glennmac]

One other point. If the loader is on, you obviously will have more weight on the front tires. Therefore, there is a greater chance of your front tires creating imprints or ruts in soft ground.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Myself,

Since I don't have any concrete to set my loader or backhoe on...I think flat is more important than cement. I don't have any problems at all with the loader when I take it off, but I do find a flat spot to do it on.

I would suggest you make the effort to take the loader off and put it back on several times and get comfortable doing it. It will become second nature.

Actually, what I did is before my tractor was delivered I told the dealer I wanted to remove and put back on both the loader and backhoe myself, so I could ask any questions I needed to and have the answer right away. You might be wise to do the same thing.

I am sure you will find the removal and installation of the loader to be pretty simple after you do it once or twice.

Enjoy that tractor and all the work it will do for you!

 

[frank_f15]

i leave the loader on, but i am mowing mostly clear areas with just a few trees, ain't worth the trouble to take it off. and besides i feel naked without it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif