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Re: HP recommendations for front end loader?
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Posted by Big Jim on April 02, 2003 at 15:04:53 from (199.150.177.187):
In Reply to: HP recommendations for front end loader? posted by Tim Again! on April 01, 2003 at 15:58:26:
Tim, I do not know what you will be specifically using your loader tractor for, however, I can tell you that I had run 2wd tractors with loaders for many years. About 4 years ago, I bought a 4wd tractor and added a new loader to it. What a difference! I can do things under conditions where I wouldn't dream of even attempting it with a 2wd tractor. The big difference is that when you pick up a big bucket full of whatever-you still have traction to move. With a 2wd tractor, you aren't going anywhere unless you are on a fairly hard surface. Once the weight is taken off the back wheels all you do is spin! My .02 worth.
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