Moving round bales with B Series Tractors

[davatk]

Hello all,

Would like some advice on what implements I could purchase to move round bales with a B2630. Specifically, something to attach to the front end loader and 3 point hitch. I won't be doing a lot of this, but would be nice to be able to lift some bales to stack them 2 high, and to be able to transport 2 bales at once (one front and one rear) for relatively short distances during haymaking time.

I don't have a welder (yet ) so I don't really have the do it your self option at this time.

Thanks much for any advice !

Dave

 

[captin_insano]

I dont think your going to do it. A round bale weighs what, 800-1200 lbs? The weight is extended out away from the piviot pins 4-5 feet too so the leverage will make it seem even heavier. You may be able to move them with the 3 point but its asking alot of the machine and putting yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.

 

[kcook]

Hello all,

Would like some advice on what implements I could purchase to move round bales with a B2630. Specifically, something to attach to the front end loader and 3 point hitch. I won't be doing a lot of this, but would be nice to be able to lift some bales to stack them 2 high, and to be able to transport 2 bales at once (one front and one rear) for relatively short distances during haymaking time.

I don't have a welder (yet ) so I don't really have the do it your self option at this time.

Thanks much for any advice !

Dave

How much do they weigh?

KC

 

[captin_insano]

depending how tight, a round bale can weigh a ton or so. I think my 8-1200 would be the absolute lightest you would find but I could be wrong.

 

[3BPercherons]

Too many unknown variables, davatk. What size rolls would you be moving? What type of hay? How tightly packed? Stored inside or out? Depending on the answers, weights can range from under 500# to over 2000#.

With that said, I believe the LA403 loader is rated to around 800# at the bucket, so if you're just talking about 4x5 rolls of grass then yes, you should be able to move them. Anything bigger would probably be iffy.

 

[RickB]

The physical size and nominal weight of even smallish round bales will preclude you from stacking them two high safely with a B-Series Kubota, or any other CUT of similar size. Even if you can lift the bales, you are asking for a side rollover due to the width of the load and narrowness of the tractor.

 

[Bird]

I've moved some round bales with both my B7100 and my B2710 with the FEL. I drive up against the bale with the FEL bucket down low, then when contact was made, I'd raise the bucket at the same time I drove slowly forward, and rolled the bale along in front of me. And that was the only way I could do it, too. No way either of those tractors could lift 5' x 5' round bales.

 

[3BPercherons]

Handling round bales is one of the major reasons I'm trading my B7800 for an M6040. That, and the ability to comfortably pull a 7' rotary mower up and down hills.

 

[wlk]

My MX5100 with loaded rears is about as small as I would want to get for stacking. I normally hay 5'x5' bales over the fence with my loader to avoid rutting up the paddock. Never had any hesitation lifting, but even with the loaded rears and a 6' box on the 3-point the rear can feel a little light.

 

[canoetrpr]

I don't have a B but have an L3400. The FEL capacity is not much higher than that of some of the B's - about 1100 lb. However the frame is quite a bit bigger and I'll bet this makes a huge difference.

I wasn't sure how mine would do with stacking. It handles them like a champ. I have loaded tires and a heavy implement (or another bale) at the back. I can stack 4x4's 3 high and 5x4's two high. I have not tried 5x5 but I think 5x5 and 5x6 would be pushing it on this size tractor. I will stick with 4x4 or 4x5 as they are readily available here (although for a ridiculous price!)