Front-End Loader Do I need a FEL?

Rocky Hoffler · Nov 16, 2015

:cool2:Totally agree about the front end loader the old saying is that if you ever have a FEL you will never have one without it is very true but I go one step more and say once you have a grapple is even more true. Resale will offset the cost if you ever have to sell tractor.

cdondanville · Nov 17, 2015

So, 2 things. First, I hear a lot of "as I am getting older" comments and at 50, I know exactly what you mean. Secondly k0ua's wife just shamed me out of $3k. Guess I am getting a loader. Now...Green or Orange?

4570Man · Nov 17, 2015

Orange.

Citydude · Nov 17, 2015

4570Man said:
Orange.

^^ This

k0ua · Nov 17, 2015

I think you should get one that matches the tractor

GPintheMitten · Nov 17, 2015

Are you trading in your tractor for a new one with loader?

Jim Timber · Nov 17, 2015

I couldn't imagine my tractor without the FEL. I do so much with the front end, the PTO is the bonus side of the machine.

Wagtail · Nov 17, 2015

4570Man said:
Orange.

& Citydude...

Green.

(had to do it, Mates, in the interest of 'fair & balanced'.

)

mecan · Nov 18, 2015

k0ua said:
I think you should get one that matches the tractor

Haha, I agree. If new tractor then whichever you please

motownbrowne · Nov 18, 2015

4570Man said:
He has a big tractor. 7K isn't that bad. 7K won't by much of a tractor around here especially 4wd and has a loader.

Personally I'd probably rather spend $8-10k on a second tractor with a loader and then have two tractors, but that's me. It would depend on finances and whether the smaller machine would lift what I need it to.