Front Loader Options

TheClubMan

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anyone could give me recommendations for a front loader for a MF 5710 (100hp). I'm looking for an affordable new front loader or a second hand model in good condition. I need a bucket and tine grab for it too. What brand would you recommend? Where best to source one? Thanks in advance.

leoch

Quickie lools the best or a mf which is a quickie in mf colours i think get self level amd soft ride aswell u won't be disappointed .. .....i seen a neighbours new case tractor recently with a new stoll loader and it spoiled the tractor its very cheap looking

Bass Reeves

TheClubMan wrote: »

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anyone could give me recommendations for a front loader for a MF 5710 (100hp). I'm looking for an affordable new front loader or a second hand model in good condition. I need a bucket and tine grab for it too. What brand would you recommend? Where best to source one? Thanks in advance.

A lot will depend on your budget. Depending on make model and spec a new loader could be well over 10K. No particular loader will add or take hugely from the value of a tractor with it on. Ross more seem to be very popular with farmers for stickmen tractors as they provide a complete service . Get self leveling and soft ride costs little extra so I would add it as well.

Problem with a second hand loader is if you cannot fit yourself it hard enough to get a mad to do it. You then need everything there on the day and there will be seals or O rings needing replacement. As well unless it came off the same model of tractor( unlikely) you will need bits and pieces

jimmy G M

+1 for soft soft drive and self levelling options although they cost a bit extra, they make the loader much more safe and user friendly.

Your tractor is pretty new so if you can afford it, putting a new one on it would make sense as you will have a tractor & loader that would last 15/20 years or more, depending on the work.

As someone said Quicke prob have the best name out there, but I wouldnt be averse to any of the other main brands either.

Rossmore will collect your tractor and fit brackets, loader, & plumbing etc. You could get them to fit Quicke US brackets and plumbing for you, then buy a good secondhand loader to suit if you dont want a Rossmore loader. Doubtful you will get 2nd hand brackets for your tractor as its too new.

There's a chap in Monasterevin that deals a lot in loaders, Monasterevin Agri Services 087 2663932 would be worth a call.

You will prob be paying a min of €3,500 for a 2nd hand loader boom to get something decent. Soft ride can be retrofitted for around €250.

mythos110

+1 for rossmore here. I have an FL100 on my feeding tractor (105hp six cylinder renault) since 2001. Keep it well greased and its still like the day it came. They'll colour code to suit your machine as well if ordering direct from them. Reasonable enough for attachments as well.

TheClubMan

Thanks for the replies. I am thinking more in the line of Rossmore but it might be stretching my budget at the moment. Need to get something sorted for Winter though. Got a quote off a Cavan dealer for a Sonarol loader €6500 delivered. I think they're Polish. Look well built but visibility might not be as good as a Quicke or Rossmore? I suppose you get what you pay for. Anyone any experience with the Sonarol loader?

cute geoge

Rossmore if quiet give good deals all in worth a call anyway

TheClubMan

What are the differences/advantage's between parallel and non parallel loaders?

atlantic mist

have stroll here, went for it to be able stack bales 4 high, never an issue
if i was buying again i might look at the mx loaders, got one of attachments made by mx and was fairly impressed with build quality

jimmy G M

TheClubMan wrote: »

What are the differences/advantage's between parallel and non parallel loaders?

Parallel linkages are an extra set of metal linkages / bars running down the length of the loader boom which is the self leveling system. The main disadvantage of them is that they restrict visibility slightly, as well as adding additional weight to the loader. They also cost more.

A non parallel loader does not have the self levelling system. They have better visibility and cost less, however as you lift or lower the loader you will need to adjust the bucket to keep it level.



Google the Rossmore webpage for some pictures. Their FL loader range does not have parallel linkages whereas their SL loader range does.

http://rossmoreeng.ie/index.php/farming-equipment/loaders/