Ag-Krane 3PH round/big square bale handler for CUT

[bam747]

Ran across this unique piece of equipment this weekend at a JD dealer. It looks like it might be a solution for people with CUTs that want to handle big round and/or square bales. It can also be used as a crane or forklift with optional forks.

The URL for the CUT model Ag-Krane is: Ag-Krane Cut Model

And, since everyone will want to know, the list price for the base CUT size Ag-Krane is $1700 (from their website).

 

[bam747]

Ran across this unique piece of equipment this weekend at a JD dealer. It looks like it might be a solution for people with CUTs that want to handle big round and/or square bales. It can also be used as a crane or forklift with optional forks.

The URL for the CUT model Ag-Krane is: Ag-Krane Cut Model

And, since everyone will want to know, the list price for the base CUT size Ag-Krane is $1700 (from their website).

 

[Cliff_Johns]

With the bale hanging that far out the back, it looks like it would need a great deal of front ballast.

Cliff

 

[Cliff_Johns]

With the bale hanging that far out the back, it looks like it would need a great deal of front ballast.

Cliff

 

[Egon]

Don't think it will be of much use on a small tractor trying to haul large bales.

Egon

 

[Egon]

Don't think it will be of much use on a small tractor trying to haul large bales.

Egon

 

[bam747]

Agreed on the front ballast. If you take a look a the online brochure for the EXB-60 CUT model Ag-Krane the CUT in all the pictures have FELs attaced.

 

[bam747]

Agreed on the front ballast. If you take a look a the online brochure for the EXB-60 CUT model Ag-Krane the CUT in all the pictures have FELs attaced.

 

[Kiohio]

It would need alot of ballast if you lift the wheels up on the "Ag Krane" otherwise I would think it would work alright.
The biggest problem I can see even with the wheels down is the fact the "Krane" could be unstable on uneven terrain, when loaded with something heavy.

KO

 

[Kiohio]

It would need alot of ballast if you lift the wheels up on the "Ag Krane" otherwise I would think it would work alright.
The biggest problem I can see even with the wheels down is the fact the "Krane" could be unstable on uneven terrain, when loaded with something heavy.

KO

 

[bam747]

Well, the online the brochure for the EXB-060 CUT model Ag-Krane shows, I think, a JD large frame CUT of some kind lifting a round bail over a fence for feeding. The specks for the EXB-060 are listed as "1200 lbs to 11-13' with lift arm extended", "2200 lbs to 9-11' with lift arm retracted", and "1500 lbs to 8-10' with forks". There is also a note stating "not for use with tractors weighing less than 2500 lbs."

I've only seen the Ag-Krane on the dealer lot, not in action, so I can't vouch for how well it does or does not work.

However, the also make Ag-Krane's designed for 100-300+ HP tractors (MSL 096 HD). In other words large Ag tractors, probably weighing in at 12,000+ lbs. There are pictures of this model (MSL no less!) lifting two big round bails at the same time and stacking what look like 4x4 big square bales to 4 tiers high.

Just for completeness, they also have the MSL 072LT model Ag-Krane designed for 40-120 HP Ag utility class tractors and the MSL 072 model designed for 70-150 HP tractors.

 

[bam747]

Well, the online the brochure for the EXB-060 CUT model Ag-Krane shows, I think, a JD large frame CUT of some kind lifting a round bail over a fence for feeding. The specks for the EXB-060 are listed as "1200 lbs to 11-13' with lift arm extended", "2200 lbs to 9-11' with lift arm retracted", and "1500 lbs to 8-10' with forks". There is also a note stating "not for use with tractors weighing less than 2500 lbs."

I've only seen the Ag-Krane on the dealer lot, not in action, so I can't vouch for how well it does or does not work.

However, the also make Ag-Krane's designed for 100-300+ HP tractors (MSL 096 HD). In other words large Ag tractors, probably weighing in at 12,000+ lbs. There are pictures of this model (MSL no less!) lifting two big round bails at the same time and stacking what look like 4x4 big square bales to 4 tiers high.

Just for completeness, they also have the MSL 072LT model Ag-Krane designed for 40-120 HP Ag utility class tractors and the MSL 072 model designed for 70-150 HP tractors.