JD 553 loader

[stravis]

Anyone have this loader? What do you think of it?

I just bought, but haven't taken delivery of, a 2009 5101E Limited. I don't plan to do much heavy work with this loader, but it will see use. Do I need to fill the tires, or is this tractor heavy enough to use the loader effectively without weights or filled tires?

Thanks for the help.

 

[kennyd]

It doesn't matter what loader on what tractor, you will NEED ballast. Filling tires is fine, but so is a heavy 3PH implement or ballast box. The loader manual will describe the amount of ballast needed.