We have a Deere 6605 that we now would like to put a loader on. This is a 95-100 hp tractor with a cab and MFWD. We are going to quote a Deere unit for it, but would like to know what others have used. We want this loader to move silage bales. We would like a "grabber" to handle the bales without damaging the wrap. We would like this to be plumbed into the tractor and not use the rear remotes. Also to have a quick connect on the front.
Just from what I have seen so far I'm leaning towards, Deere, Quicke, or Westendorf.
I also want to avoid any issues as far as the loader being matched to the tractor. My father in law about 8 years ago bought a loader for his tractor and they were not matched up well. The loader set high on the tractor and you could not get the bucket flat on the ground. I would have refused to take it but he dealt with it till he traded the tractor a few years later. I don't know if it was the mounting frame or the whole loader, but it sucked to try and dig with it or move snow. that was a Ford tractor that a Ford/New Holland dealer put on the tractor.
Just from what I have seen so far I'm leaning towards, Deere, Quicke, or Westendorf.
I also want to avoid any issues as far as the loader being matched to the tractor. My father in law about 8 years ago bought a loader for his tractor and they were not matched up well. The loader set high on the tractor and you could not get the bucket flat on the ground. I would have refused to take it but he dealt with it till he traded the tractor a few years later. I don't know if it was the mounting frame or the whole loader, but it sucked to try and dig with it or move snow. that was a Ford tractor that a Ford/New Holland dealer put on the tractor.