MX5000 w/LA852 loader, need toothbar?

[Stackwood]

Wayne,

Sounds like a pretty good deal depending on the cost of the box scraper. Of that I have no idea. I'd like to have one, though. I think it'd come in real handy.

I have two strong reasons to get the heavy duty loader. The first is that as I understand it you need the HD version to get a quick detaching bucket, thus freeing the loader up for other implements. We want to start using round hay bales, thus a bale spear would be necessary. The other reason also has to do with the round bales: The LA 852 has about 2600# of lift capacity compared to about 1800#. Round bales can be very heavy, 1500# or more. Best to err on the side of caution.

When you get yours, we'll compare notes. Should be a hoot. I'm going to try my hand at pond building. Well, little ones, anyhow, enough to help with watering stock in normal weather.

Cheers

Stackwood

 

[Stackwood]

Wayne,

The main reason I went to the heavy duty loader was to get the quick coupler attachment for the bucket. That way I can mount a bale spear close to the pivot points. I may also end up with pallet forks, which would be very handy for construction projects.

The other reason is capacity. We want to go to round bales for our livestock, which can run 1500# and up. The LA852 has about 2600# of lift capacity compared to the LB702's max of about 1800# (working off memory here). Best to err on the side of caution with those round bales.

What kinds of projects do you have in mind for the new tractor? I'm already eyeing a pond site in our winter paddock.

Stackwood

 

[Stackwood]

O.K., my computer is doing weird stuff. When I write a post, it doesn't seem to make it to the main list. That's why I've put in duplicate posts.

 

[john_bud]

Wayne,

Sounds like a pretty good deal depending on the cost of the box scraper. Of that I have no idea. I'd like to have one, though. I think it'd come in real handy.
Stackwood

Stackwood,

If you get a box scraper, don't go cheap or you will wind up spending more in the long run. I bought a Gannon Landscaper from the Construction side of the site. There have been a number of folks that have bought decent box's but with high tractor power, they have had issues. Bent blades, broken scarifiers, twisted mounts. With a tractor of your size, you should be only looking at top shelf. Here is a link to the woods site. I bought the H120 and have an L3410 tractor. It is listed as having 3/8th endplates and weighing 829#, but it was made with 1/2 ends and the ship weight was 988# on a 4x6' pallet. If you have a rear remote, the hydaulic scar bar is a great luxury!

Hydraulic scar bar's
Gannon Industrial Scrapers by Woods Equipment Company - Construction Equipment

Manual scar bar
Gannon Industrial Scrapers by Woods Equipment Company - Construction Equipment

I think this series is tough enough for about any use you may have. Other companies will also have acceptable products, maybe others can steer you to them. Oh, don't forget to bring your wallet as quality costs....

jb

 

[Stackwood]

Try Watkins Lawn & Garden in Paris, TN, if he's close enough for you to pick up the tractor. Jerry Watkins is a great guy with great prices.

If I were going to use it a lot, I'd get the heavier loader. I figure it's less likely to break. Part of my youth was spent building a road with an ancient Case 530 backhoe, which broke a lot. It's more fun to dig than to weld, especially if you're a bad welder

 

[Stackwood]

O.K., I'm still catching up with the old emails. Just discovered the "page two" button, which fixed a lot of my problems!

john_bud, I think you're right on about the box scrapers. Years ago we lent our adjustable scraper blade to a neighbor. Unfortunately it was no match for his 100 hp tractor. It took a trip to the welding shop to straighten it out. Those Woods models look very stout. I think they'd last a lifetime.