Moving round bales with the BX2370

zoltanthegypsy · Mar 12, 2020

You all probably already know better, but something learned the hard (scary) way...

My '24 loader will hold up more than it can lift. Dug a big stump with a wide set of roots that I couldn't lift but could raise part way and drag. Dragged over a dip in the ground. Loader didn't sink with the load and suddenly we had weight off the ground to one side and a pivoting front axle. Yow. Got it dumped and didn't go over and maybe wouldn't have all the way - but it did require a change of undergarments.

sadder but wiser,
Z.

bunyip · Mar 12, 2020

We are pretty flat except for a few drains which I avoid, as stated it is being 'slid' around so unlikely that it is going to tip.
The BX also has a very low centre of gravity but I am not one to take chances and risk injury to myself or my wallet by tipping it over.
The forks get used a lot for moving fence posts around, not heavy but too long to fit in the bucket, also pallets of bits and pieces that need moving from place to place and left for a while, once again not heavy but beats using a wheelbarrow.

Hay Dude · Mar 12, 2020

Make sure your tires are inflated to the point where they’re not having the sidewalks squishing out. When the sidewalls bulge out a lot, it can damage the inside of the tire. Tire will look fine. You won’t know it until it blows out.

bunyip · Mar 12, 2020

They are not but thanks for the insight, I'm using industrials (R4?)

dragoneggs · Mar 12, 2020

bunyip said:
We are pretty flat except for a few drains which I avoid, as stated it is being 'slid' around so unlikely that it is going to tip.
The BX also has a very low centre of gravity but I am not one to take chances and risk injury to myself or my wallet by tipping it over.
The forks get used a lot for moving fence posts around, not heavy but too long to fit in the bucket, also pallets of bits and pieces that need moving from place to place and left for a while, once again not heavy but beats using a wheelbarrow.

First thing I learned... slow and low. Don't be in a hurry, that's usually when **** happens.