Self-leveling loaders?

[bunchgrass]

Yeh, I guess it depends on both what you plan to use it for as well as what you're used to. Right now I'm limping along with bucket hydraulics that won't hold unless you're in constant roll back mode:laughing: - even then it's questionable sometimes. Too cheap to fix it (sort of the $100 saddle on the $50 horse:confused2 and yes, it's quite the challenge.

Thanks for your responses.

 

[charleyfarmall]

Like anything else.. it really depends upon what/how you plan to use the loader most often. I use my forks quite a bit loading and unloading building materials on pallets and such on/off trailers and around building locations.

Additionally, I have plans to use a 8-bale or 10-bale grapple loading hay trailers and storing hay in the barn.

Want to reduce the need for added manpower during hay season and when feeding during the winter months.

So, the added expense for the 563SL was a worthwhile investment - IMO.

AKfish

That's how I use my self leveling loader and it makes life so much easier. I have both SL and NSL loaders and if the option is there I will always get it because my loaders get used more for handling things than they do for moving dirt etc. Except for turning a manure pile periodically.

 

[jenkinsph]

I prefer the self leveling loader, I have enough to watch already without concerning myself with keeping the bucket or forks level by manual means.

 

[Zebrafive]

Advertised capacity is greater for my SL loader, not sure why, but l consider that a plus