Shear grab on JCB 520 50

Deepsouthwest

Anyone have any experience of a shear grab on a 520 50? Thinking of buying one of these, have had the use of one for the summer. Really manoeuvrable and nifty machine, seems to have plenty power as well. Used to having bigger loaders here in the past, so I'm a bit concerned how it will handle a shear grab, thanx.

simx

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Anyone have any experience of a shear grab on a 520 50? Thinking of buying one of these, have had the use of one for the summer. Really manoeuvrable and nifty machine, seems to have plenty power as well. Used to having bigger loaders here in the past, so I'm a bit concerned how it will handle a shear grab, thanx.

couldnt see a problem with it, good enough sized loader

Deepsouthwest

simx wrote: »

couldnt see a problem with it, good enough sized loader

Really? When I saw one first I thought it looked like a glorified forklift. It was only when I drove one that I realised what a capable machine it was

Zr105

Every thing in moderation! As in it'll be perfectly fine with a shear grab so long as it's appropriately sized... As to what that size is im afraid I couldn't tell you.

What I would say though is it would probably be better to stay to a tractor sized grab, as in the ones that aren't as tall, that way you could go for a wider one which is makes it much easier to cut the blocks beside the walls!

Deepsouthwest

Zr105 wrote: »

Every thing in moderation! As in it'll be perfectly fine with a shear grab so long as it's appropriately sized... As to what that size is im afraid I couldn't tell you.

What I would say though is it would probably be better to stay to a tractor sized grab, as in the ones that aren't as tall, that way you could go for a wider one which is makes it much easier to cut the blocks beside the walls!

Didn't realise there was specifically different grabs for tractor/loader and more traditional load-all/industrial loaders

Milked out

JJ mahony in bantry make up different size grabs, bought a 6'6 one last year seems well made but it'll have to match the 17 yr old one it replaced to prove how well I guess

Deepsouthwest

Milked out wrote: »

JJ mahony in bantry make up different size grabs, bought a 6'6 one last year seems well made but it'll have to match the 17 yr old one it replaced to prove how well I guess

He made one for me as well 3 yrs ago, a fine grab but strange an all as it sounds, think it's too heavy. V heavy steel used on every part, some guys love this but I think it's overkill. Hope there isn't a backlash on the way for this, it's just my opinion!

Zr105

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Didn't realise there was specifically different grabs for tractor/loader and more traditional load-all/industrial loaders

There may not be 2 sizes with all makes but I'm certain that Johnston does 2 sizes, we've a "loadall" sized one here on the digger and I've been in a yard with a tractor sized one the same width, you wouldn't think there's a hole lot in it at the blade side but when your used to it you'd notice the difference in height in the back plate straight off,

In the first pic here, if you look closely at the 2 closest to the hedge in the front row you should be able to see the difference, think the 2nd row of grabs could all be the bigger height ones,

http://www.donedeal.ie/view/7887905
shear grab/ silo shear

MfMan

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Anyone have any experience of a shear grab on a 520 50? Thinking of buying one of these, have had the use of one for the summer. Really manoeuvrable and nifty machine, seems to have plenty power as well. Used to having bigger loaders here in the past, so I'm a bit concerned how it will handle a shear grab, thanx.

Weight-wise, I think these can lift up to 2 ton, well in excess of what a laden shear grab up to 5'6" weighs. Have a 4'6" grab on a bobcat and it's no trouble to it, but have often thought of trading up to a 520/40 for the extra weight lift (e.g. 2 ton pallet of fertiliser off a trailer), extra reach (e.g. stretching pallets of tyres onto silage pit while covering), extra height (useful for stacking bales etc.) and increased road speed. Just concerned that it wouldn't be quite as manouverable in confined areas, e.g. feeding passage in shed, or mucking out smaller sheds. At over 20K + VAT for a good second hand, price is a bit off-putting also.

Deepsouthwest

MfMan wrote: »

Weight-wise, I think these can lift up to 2 ton, well in excess of what a laden shear grab up to 5'6" weighs. Have a 4'6" grab on a bobcat and it's no trouble to it, but have often thought of trading up to a 520/40 for the extra weight lift (e.g. 2 ton pallet of fertiliser off a trailer), extra reach (e.g. stretching pallets of tyres onto silage pit while covering), extra height (useful for stacking bales etc.) and increased road speed. Just concerned that it wouldn't be quite as manouverable in confined areas, e.g. feeding passage in shed, or mucking out smaller sheds. At over 20K + VAT for a good second hand, price is a bit off-putting also.

It's manoeuvrability is the number 1 reason I'm thinking of getting one, can't believe the tiny spaces it can spin around in. Have an articulated Sanderson gx525, what an awkward yoke. It's def JCB for me nxt time, the nxt option up from the 520 50 is the either the 520 55 or the 526s, which are more or less the same size, I think, but not as neat

3 the square

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

It's manoeuvrability is the number 1 reason I'm thinking of getting one, can't believe the tiny spaces it can spin around in. Have an articulated Sanderson gx525, what an awkward yoke. It's def JCB for me nxt time, the nxt option up from the 520 50 is the either the 520 55 or the 526s, which are more or less the same size, I think, but not as neat

WHAT ABOUT JCB 406 OR 409 LOOKS LIKE A VERY NEAT JOB ??

Greengrass1

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=mucking%20out%20the%20calves&sm=3
Seen this a while ago looks a daddy if a yoke. Takes a fair lump of dung here which can be very heavy.

Deepsouthwest

3 the square wrote: »

WHAT ABOUT JCB 406 OR 409 LOOKS LIKE A VERY NEAT JOB ??

Have had both articulated and 4 wheel steer here, and way prefer the 4ws.

3 the square

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Have had both articulated and 4 wheel steer here, and way prefer the 4ws.

WHAT WOULD THE 520 50 BE LIKE DOING BIT OF FIELD WORK MOVEING WATER TROUGH ETC? LOOKS LOW TO THE GROUND.

Deepsouthwest

Greengrass1 wrote: »

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=mucking%20out%20the%20calves&sm=3
Seen this a while ago looks a daddy if a yoke. Takes a fair lump of dung here which can be very heavy.

That's the one GG, unfortunately the one I'm looking at would be a bit older, but the same model. Looks well in that vid alright

jay gatsby

Would they have enough reach to fill a diet feeder or load an article with round bales?

Deepsouthwest

jay gatsby wrote: »

Would they have enough reach to fill a diet feeder or load an article with round bales?

5 meter telescopic arm. Diet feeder no problem, bales on an artic at least 2 high, a 3rd row might be pushing it, unless it's parked in a hole!

joejobrien

Are these machines very blind on the off side when feeding in an easifeed. Nice an low to enter and exit quickly from machine. Are they hydostactic drive?

jay gatsby

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

5 meter telescopic arm. Diet feeder no problem, bales on an artic at least 2 high, a 3rd row might be pushing it, unless it's parked in a hole!

Yeah so it's only offering you the reach of a decent tractor loader. Look a great machine for a tight yard though

Mech1

wow, thread of the day, official, well done.

Deepsouthwest

jay gatsby wrote: »

Yeah so it's only offering you the reach of a decent tractor loader. Look a great machine for a tight yard though

It would have the reach of a tractor loader at full height, but to shove out the telescopic extension would give it condiderably more.

DarByrne1980

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

5 meter telescopic arm. Diet feeder no problem, bales on an artic at least 2 high, a 3rd row might be pushing it, unless it's parked in a hole!

and if the artic is parked in a hole youll have plenty of practice using the tele arm to get them all back down again :-)

oldsmokey

Anyone got one of those handy Kramers or Weidemanns?..look neat for tight yards..we've a 2CX, nice handy machine, just need to keep the load low, or you're into capsize mode...
Not massive reach or height though, we manage to stack 5 big square bales high all the same.
Nice and low too for hopping on and off, and crucially loads of room in cab for dogs, calves, pet mice, children...

Deepsouthwest

Did the deal for the 520 50 this morning, fingers crossed it'll be a good purchase!

MfMan

New or SH? Any harm to ask where? Kerry?

Deepsouthwest

MfMan wrote: »

New or SH? Any harm to ask where? Kerry?

Oh dear, second hand, v second hand! In the south west, not Kerry.

Greengrass1

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Did the deal for the 520 50 this morning, fingers crossed it'll be a good purchase!

Let us know how she goes be a dandy of a yoke for cleaning out pens

joejobrien

Best of luck with it.......happy feeding.
Any one here running a jcb tm 310 or schaffer 930t?

AntrimGlens

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Did the deal for the 520 50 this morning, fingers crossed it'll be a good purchase!

DSW, let us know what it's like off the yard or hard surface. Have a terex 2306 here which is great for low sheds and yard work, but thinking of changing as its as useless as tits on a boar when it comes to field work or feeding sheep outside in the winter. Always liked the 520 when I saw it operating in the burn house (Knackery).

3 the square

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Did the deal for the 520 50 this morning, fingers crossed it'll be a good purchase!

BEST OF LUCK WITH D OLD GIRL, ANY CHANCE OF A PHOTO??

milkprofit

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Did the deal for the 520 50 this morning, fingers crossed it'll be a good purchase!

Looking for one my self can u give more details on condition hours etc
P, if u like

Deepsouthwest

3 the square wrote: »

BEST OF LUCK WITH D OLD GIRL, ANY CHANCE OF A PHOTO??

Thanx lads, will put up a photo when I get it. There's two much the same as it on done deal at the moment, one in offaly and the other in Kerry.

Deepsouthwest

That's her now now! Hopefully it'll work out ok. Had a lot of reservations about buying something as small as this, but loved how tidy it was to drive. No major big jobs here, just the usual - put in bales, load a feeder, clean out calve houses, lift fertiliser bags, load a few loafs of lime etc. fingers crossed she'll be able to handle it!

3 the square

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

That's her now now! Hopefully it'll work out ok. Had a lot of reservations about buying something as small as this, but loved how tidy it was to drive. No major big jobs here, just the usual - put in bales, load a feeder, clean out calve houses, lift fertiliser bags, load a few loafs of lime etc. fingers crossed she'll be able to handle it!

THANKS FOR D PHOTO TOPMAN , WAT YEAR IS SHE?? LOOKS LIKE IT WAS BUILDERS MACHINE

jay gatsby

Any harm to ask you how the loader went for you over the Winter DeepSouthWest?

Is she able for all the work you have for it? Any positives/negatives to report?

Deepsouthwest

jay gatsby wrote: »

Any harm to ask you how the loader went for you over the Winter DeepSouthWest?

Is she able for all the work you have for it? Any positives/negatives to report?

Only positives to report, more than impressed with this machine, put a 5ft shear grab and no prob working it, would easily handle a 6ft. Also v tidy and manouverable around the yard, will definitely buy another of these when this ones time is up.

Greengrass1

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Only positives to report, more than impressed with this machine, put a 5ft shear grab and no prob working it, would easily handle a 6ft. Also v tidy and manouverable around the yard, will definitely buy another of these when this ones time is up.

What's it like on the juice

MfMan

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Only positives to report, more than impressed with this machine, put a 5ft shear grab and no prob working it, would easily handle a 6ft. Also v tidy and manouverable around the yard, will definitely buy another of these when this ones time is up.

Have you worked it within a double-slatted shed? If so, what width passage? I was thinking of getting one of these if and when I ever replace the skid steer. Biggest issue I can see is that it would be too confined to maneuver the grab properly into position (16ft passage), whereas the skid steer can drop the blocks right parallel to the feeding barrier. Also, what lifting and reach capacity has it got?

freedominacup

MfMan wrote: »

Have you worked it within a double-slatted shed? If so, what width passage? I was thinking of getting one of these if and when I ever replace the skid steer. Biggest issue I can see is that it would be too confined to maneuver the grab properly into position (16ft passage), whereas the skid steer can drop the blocks right parallel to the feeding barrier. Also, what lifting and reach capacity has it got?

20=2 tonne
50=5m

usually.

vincenzolorenzo

freedominacup wrote: »

20=2 tonne
50=5m

usually.

That's a very handy piece of information. I drove teleporters for years and never made that connection!

Deepsouthwest

Greengrass1 wrote: »

What's it like on the juice

No idea what it's like on juice, not monitoring it at all, but the fuel gauge works, which is always nice! Same size engine as a 2cx I think.

Deepsouthwest

MfMan wrote: »

Have you worked it within a double-slatted shed? If so, what width passage? I was thinking of getting one of these if and when I ever replace the skid steer. Biggest issue I can see is that it would be too confined to maneuver the grab properly into position (16ft passage), whereas the skid steer can drop the blocks right parallel to the feeding barrier. Also, what lifting and reach capacity has it got?

Freedom answers the lifting capabilities. As for manouverability have an 18 ft wide shed here that I'm able to spin it around in. In comparison to bob cat, it's obviously gonna need more room, but up against the articulated dinosaur I had before, it's streets ahead. Four wheel steer is a great job in any machine

MfMan

Deepsouthwest wrote: »

Freedom answers the lifting capabilities. As for manouverability have an 18 ft wide shed here that I'm able to spin it around in. In comparison to bob cat, it's obviously gonna need more room, but up against the articulated dinosaur I had before, it's streets ahead. Four wheel steer is a great job in any machine

Sound, ta.