MY2012 5085M ordered today!

[charleyfarmall]

I really like the loader suspension system on my New Holland. I have a Stoll F8 loader on it ( self leveling) and I really like it. I am going to miss it when I sell it which I hope is this year. I'm stepping down to a 4520 as I am down sizing and the NH is just too big and heavy. The NH lives at the farm in TN. The JD is at the dealer and I hope to pick it up in a week. I am considering adding an accumulator to the 400cx. Having a shock absorber on the loader makes it that much more comfortable.

 

[pclausen]

I'm definitely looking forward trying out the loader suspension. Dealer told me that only about 10% of the loaders he sells includes the suspension. While the extra 5-10% cost is substantial, it seems to be a very worthwhile option, both for function, comfort and less stress on the frame.

I got the grapple stood up and free from the pallet. It doesn't stand up on its own like my W.R. Long grapple did, so I used a 4x4 block for now. They do sell an optional parking stand kit. The alternative is to open it up all the way and sit it face down. That will eat up a lot of floor space.

Here's a side shot. This thing is bigger than my 45 3-16 plow!

In other news, I got all the 4x4 support poles in the ground and 2 more loads of crusher run has been put down, leveled and compacted.

 

[Edward. S]

Looks good if I had the money I'd put a 673/H340 NSL on my 6430 Premium with loader suspension and use the C250 as ballast . No tractor yet monday I guess.. The dealer is so cheap and has so many nice tractors.... 3 7330 Premiums 2 AQ 1 IVT..I wouldn't mind taking one off their lot but someones lacking the cash....

 

[Zebrafive]

Nice looking grapple. looks like bulkhead tees on the back. They did a nice job routing the hoses and protecting them. Just look at the channel on the back for the supply hoses. Seems like they would have included a parking stand since it wont stand. I would mount some tubes on the cross bars to the outside of the loader mounts with a smaller tube that slides up and down and a pin with a hole drilled for both park and raised positions.

My grapple has a built in stand. Not sure how well it shows in the picture.
Also makes me want to put hose sleeves on my hoses.

 

[pclausen]

Zebra, the built in stands on your grapple is very similar to how my WR Long was.

As for how to add stands to my Frontier grapple, you are exactly right about how to do it. In fact, take a look at this page from the owners manual that shows what you're describing.

I'm going to call my dealer tomorrow to see if he can throw that stand in for free or at the very least, at cost. It's worth a shot anyway. I wouldn't really feel comfortable trying to connect the grapple by driving into it with just that wood block supporting it. If I don't get it just right on the first try, the grapple would likely roll back onto the loader.

 

[Zebrafive]

Agreed, a stand is a must. Should not be an option. Hope the dealer agrees.

 

[AKfish]

Zebrafive;

I've got a Rake Master grapple, too! Just 66" but it's in the 7-800lb range. Way stout! 1 inch wide shanks and teeth.

I've used it on (SS QA) Bobcat 250 tire and track machines as a root rake, too.

AKfish

 

[Zebrafive]

Zebrafive;

I've got a Rake Master grapple, too! Just 66" but it's in the 7-800lb range. Way stout! 1 inch wide shanks and teeth.

I've used it on (SS QA) Bobcat 250 tire and track machines as a root rake, too.

AKfish

I think that's how wide mine is. Nine lower teeth, 1" thick, uppers are 3/4". Mine is for Skid Steer too. I made bolt on mounts to fit my JD 245 loader. Now I need to make new ones so I can use it on the JD 640 loader. No idea of weight. My guess 900lbs.

 

[AKfish]

No idea of weight. My guess 900lbs.

No idea either... Just a WAG! :

AKfish

 

[Edward. S]

It would be recommended to get that parking stand actually you should be forced to have it.. If not its going to stay up do they expect you to put it put it down like a bucket in the fully dumped position? That would be hard to put back on. Pain to look at look at it and think "Shi*... I have to put that back on?

I'm putting together a something something for later. I'll show it later. :drool: Here's a sneak peak. :thumbsup:

Well the first picture is, not the second one. The second one is how stupid they are not to use it. I thought I was getting free stuff..

Still waiting for the tractor all I'm getting is, "Its a big port, 6 hours of transport, truck company is stuck at the border, problems with paperwork, hopefully here tomorrow, its not here" Enough already get me some real information and stop stalling it I need that poor little tractor! :thumbdown::smiley_aafz: That thing better not be stolen in transport. Better not tell me that next. Ordering from the Germany plant is a pain.. Darn little gremlins working at that factory. Those truck drivers too!