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Tractor & Loader

lmk123 · 2024-03-02 22:20:53

Hi all, thinking of getting a loader (MF80) for my tractor (MF 290). If anyone has a similar set up can ye tell me if it’s capable of lifting the modern silage bales, also is there anything I should be checking for in my tractor before I buy the loader. Thanks in advance

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02-03-2024 11:20pm

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lmk123

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Hi all, thinking of getting a loader (MF80) for my tractor (MF 290). If anyone has a similar set up can ye tell me if it’s capable of lifting the modern silage bales, also is there anything I should be checking for in my tractor before I buy the loader. Thanks in advance

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#2 02-03-2024 11:53pm
FintanMcluskey

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058338742/tractor-loader

It won't lift chopped fusion bales any great height off the ground.
The tractor won't travel far unless on concrete or very firm ground with a bale on the loader.
If it was my 290 I wouldn't put a loader on with a plan to lift bales

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#3 03-03-2024 12:54am
selectamatic

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Get an mf85 if ya can they're a stronger loader.
Both will/should lift a fusion bale without much fuss all the same.

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#4 04-03-2024 5:25pm
lmk123

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Cheers lads 👍

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