MF1540 or MF431

stump54 · Apr 6, 2006

Any experience out there on after market "skid steer" type hay spears such as the ones on e-bay? At least two sellers are within 2hrs of me in NC and they're about half the dealer price. In addition I could save some shipping cost. After a $19K + tractor I could use some saving...

stump54 · Apr 13, 2006

I just picked up my "skid steer" type bale spear. This weekend I'll find out if this thing can do the job. Stay tuned...

I'll post some pictures; hopefully ones of it still on all four wheels.

Gary

MrSteve · Apr 13, 2006

I said this in the other post you made, you will be fine lifting your bales. I guess it is about size, round bales here are around 900lbs.

stump54 · Apr 13, 2006

Based on everyone's input I'm confident it will do the job; just haven't seen it yet...

stump54 · Apr 13, 2006

Looks like the test is delayed. I tried to mount the spear tonight and it doesn't fit. Pins don't line up with the slots in the spear.

Anyone actually have a "skid steer" type hay bale spear for their MF loader? If so, what make?

stump54 · Apr 14, 2006

After a quick modification by the dealer the test went on as scheduled

No problem lifting and driving, to include deep sand.

I think I'll keep it...

Bale lift: http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/3125/sort/1/cat/500/page/1