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What size power box for 80hp tractor

  • 26-08-2020 1:44pm
    #1
    muddle84
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    Hello,

    I am going getting a hydraulic power box for general use around the farm and house.

    Would a 80hp tractor be able for a 6ft box? 5ft seems a bit small and the 6ft seems to be the best value for money!


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  • #2
    mythos110
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭mythos110


    Wide enough to cover the width of your rear tyres I would say. Better to have a slightly bigger box expecially when mucking out sheds or leveling soil etc.


  • #3
    muddle84
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    Thank you!!!! Makes perfect sense.


  • #4
    RandomViewer
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    muddle84 wrote: »
    Hello,

    I am going getting a hydraulic power box for general use around the farm and house.

    Would a 80hp tractor be able for a 6ft box? 5ft seems a bit small and the 6ft seems to be the best value for money!

    Might have to weight the front,


  • #5
    mythos110
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭mythos110


    True, I used to use a 7ft box on 100hp tractor but that would normally have the front loader on as well.

    A few front weights would certainly be a good investment


  • #6
    MasFer
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    I use a 6ft malone powerbox on 65 hp 2wd drive Massey. A little light up front when carrying wet clay or gravel. Otherwise no issue. Dont go for 5ft too narrow.


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  • #7
    hopeso
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    As said, make sure it's at least as wide as the tractor. You don't have to fill it, if the tractor is too light....


  • #8
    Welding Rod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭Welding Rod


    Similar question on a bucket for front loader. 75 HP 4 wheel drive.
    I’m thinking a five foot is best size wise for the tractor. But also wondering if I should get a 6 foot in case I ever upgrade the tractor?
    Would the 6 foot to too heavy for the current tractor?


  • #9
    bogman_bass
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    Welding Rod wrote: »
    Similar question on a bucket for front loader. 75 HP 4 wheel drive.
    I’m thinking a five foot is best size wise for the tractor. But also wondering if I should get a 6 foot in case I ever upgrade the tractor?
    Would the 6 foot to too heavy for the current tractor?

    Loader is a different kettle of fish. Law of the lever and all that.


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