Massey 1528 vs. 1531

[mchasal]

I am considering either a front blade or a front snowthrower for my 1528 hydro. I am leaning towards the blade (because of the price of the snowthrower). Anyone have the snow blade? How does it work? I have the FEL and have been using it for snow.

Oh, one thing I forgot to mention DTSith. If you get the blade, check out this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/81489-mf1531-float.html

I had to modify the joystick housing to allow the operation of the curl circuit (which will be the blade angle) while the float was engaged. You'll want to be able to do this while plowing, and it's probably something better to do now rather then when there's a foot of snow in the driveway.

Mike

 

[praha]

Thanks,

I was also wondering, if 1528 would be able to dig for a new driveway type of work.
Is 1520 FEL strong enough, lets say for amateur logging??? That's another unanswered question I'd need your help with.
I mean I want to get a portable saw mill and use this tractor for a log recovery/handling.OR should I consider a bigger tractor or stronger loader. The problem is,that I have no idea how much 10 feet log lets say 24" diameter may weight. No clue.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[mchasal]

Thanks,

I was also wondering, if 1528 would be able to dig for a new driveway type of work.
Is 1520 FEL strong enough, lets say for amateur logging??? That's another unanswered question I'd need your help with.
I mean I want to get a portable saw mill and use this tractor for a log recovery/handling.OR should I consider a bigger tractor or stronger loader. The problem is,that I have no idea how much 10 feet log lets say 24" diameter may weight. No clue.

Thanks,
Joe

Well, maybe this Log weight calculator will be useful.
You can also find the loader specs here. According to that the 1520 loader has a lift capacity of 960 pounds to full height. I remember seeing another spec that was 1500 pounds to 5'. These specs are at the pivot pins, so you lose some when the load moves out.

According to that calculator a 24"x10' Red oak weighs just under 2000 pounds. The 1520 is not going to lift that. However a White Pine of the same size is 1100 pounds, which you could probably lift to that 5' point. You'll need some serious ballast though. So plan on building/buying a weight box.

I think if you really need to lift logs of this size regularly, the 1528/31 with the 1520 loader is too small. Even the 1525 on the 1533 wouldn't be able to lift that oak log. So you may even be up in 1530 range which would be attached to a 1547 or higher tractor.

Now, if you just need to skid the logs around, that's a different story and the smaller tractor with a logging arch on the back would probably be fine. Since you mentioned the loader, I assumed you want to pick them up.

 

[praha]

thank you Mike very much,

the calculator is firmly in my favorites. I am going to have to find another way to deal with this issue. I would be moving mostly birch, spruce and maple.
I am going to start small and see how the sawmill works and move on slowly.
I may buy a big tractor later, just something cheap , just for the logs...if the sawmill works OK.
Thanks for your help!!!!

Joe

 

[praha]

well,

I spoke to a dealer and he said NO skid steer quick attachment is available for 1528...
But I 've seen somewhere on line , that some kind of quick disconnect was installed on 1528?
What is a skid steer loader attachment vs. quick disconnect????? Skid steer loader is only available for 1533 and up. AND with an extra spool valve it gets pretty costly! ?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[mchasal]

well,

I spoke to a dealer and he said NO skid steer quick attachment is available for 1528...
But I 've seen somewhere on line , that some kind of quick disconnect was installed on 1528?
What is a skid steer loader attachment vs. quick disconnect????? Skid steer loader is only available for 1533 and up. AND with an extra spool valve it gets pretty costly! ?

Thanks,
Joe

Yes, that is correct. There is a "pin type" quick attach that I have on my 1531. It operates similarly to the JD quick attach. You have 2 hooks on top and 2 pins on the bottom. It was only about $200 IIRC. While it won't let you use SS attachments, it is quick and easy to remove the bucket with it. It also adds only a little weight and length. Less than the SS types.

Mike

 

[JerryG]

The pin quick-tach works good on a compact tractor. You might check with ATI to see if they have a skid steer QA for your 1520 loader. The last I knew, they only went down to a 1525.

 

[praha]

Thank you guys,

Mike,
basically it helps to de-attach a bucket quickly?? W/o any tools. No ss implement/attachment can be used.
If you want to use a fork attachment and you DON'T have a quick disconnect, you can NOT do it...?????? OR you can do it , but you have to use a tool to remove the bucket and install the fork????? And vice versa.

Jerry,
you are right, no , they do not make ANY skid steer attachments for smaller tractors. FEL 1525 is the smallest FEL with a SS ..on 1533 machine.

This is the first time I actually realized , that those quick disconnects do not equal a skid steer attachment. I always thought quick disconnect means any skid steer implement can be used..........I guess I was WRONG.

That's why no dealer stocked SS, always factory order. Always relatively expensive in combination with an extra spool valve.
I started doubting if I need it. I might change my priorities.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[mchasal]

Thank you guys,

Mike,
basically it helps to de-attach a bucket quickly?? W/o any tools. No ss implement/attachment can be used.
If you want to use a fork attachment and you DON'T have a quick disconnect, you can NOT do it...?????? OR you can do it , but you have to use a tool to remove the bucket and install the fork????? And vice versa.

I believe that the pin attachment will allow any implement that would have fit on the standard loader mount to be quick attached. It uses the same bucket as the standard loader. The top pin just remains in. There is a hook that will grab the top pin, then you lift the bucket and you can slide in the lower pins. MF makes a fork for the 1520 that would work with the pin attachment, as should any that would fit on the 1520 loader. Does this make sense? I can try and get some pics up, but my plow is still on, so it might be a little while.

Mike

 

[JerryG]

I believe that the pin attachment will allow any implement that would have fit on the standard loader mount to be quick attached. It uses the same bucket as the standard loader. The top pin just remains in. There is a hook that will grab the top pin, then you lift the bucket and you can slide in the lower pins. MF makes a fork for the 1520 that would work with the pin attachment, as should any that would fit on the 1520 loader. Does this make sense? I can try and get some pics up, but my plow is still on, so it might be a little while. Mike

That is exactly how it works. You also get a different type of pin with a handle for the bottom.