Loader bad?

pruntyc · Jan 12, 2006

I was reading where someone said a loader made his tractor ride real bad, when he was cutting grass. I am thinking of buying a little bigger tractor, with a loader. Is this a bad idea? Because I use my tractor for cutting grass most of the time. But have some time, where I really would like to have a loader. I guess I could take it off, but that seems like a lot of extra work, and I'm old, and feel I have enough to do already. So should I think more on this, and maybe not get a loader????????

FleetMan · Jan 12, 2006

I have an 1820D with Koyker 120 loader and have no ride or handling problems when using the brush hog or any other rear mounted attachment. The bucket comes in handy for pushing blackberry bushes out of the way when mowing some rough areas.

JerryG · Jan 12, 2006

Dick,
If the loader is sized correctly for the tractor and the tractor has proper ballast, it shouldn't cause a ride problem.

buppy69 · Jan 13, 2006

You can always keep the tractor you have for mowing and get another for "dirty" work.

Eugene

pruntyc · Jan 13, 2006

Eugene, when you are old and on S.S. you don't have enough money to afford two tractors. That is the main reason, I bought Yanmar, instead of J.D. in the first place. I think that is the reason a lot of people bought Yanmar, then found out they are pretty good tractors.

arthr31 · Jan 13, 2006

Dick,

I mow with a 5' finish mower on my 1601d which also has a loader on it... The only couple of things I can say about using the tractor with a loader for mowing is that you have to be careful about running into stuff in close quarters, and the loader makes the front kinda heavy which might cause the wheels to spin... When this happens, I switch to 4x4 until I'm outta the hill or slick spot. Otherwise, it's not that big of a deal.. -art

YanmarFever · Jan 13, 2006

You can always remove just the bucket which takes 3 minutes.
I have done that before & it does make a big difference.
I wouldnt let that loader issue hamper your purchase.
Most yanmars dont need power steering (small ones)
Take care E.

ym2610 · Jan 14, 2006

Hi Fleetman, does your Koyker have a quick disconnect or any body else, what I'm wondering is how easy is it to disconnect, koyker ads just say disconnect, it don't tell how or whats involved. Thanks Robert

FleetMan · Jan 15, 2006

Robert,
I've got quick disconnects on my hydraulic lines. I guess an installer could save a few bucks by making solid connections but then you would have problems with open lines if you ever had to take it off.