MF 1260 / AGCO ST40x Moving Hay

[Cowboy65]

Does anyone have experience using a MF 1260 or AGCO ST40x (equivalent tractors) to move large (5x6 or 6x6) round bale hay? I know that bale weight varies depending on moisture, tightness, etc. so for the purpose of discussion let's say that the bale weight is 1500-1800 lbs.

Can the FEL handle this weight for limited use or will the bales have to be moved using the rear lift for this size tractor.

 

[dieselbeef]

my 1240 handles em okay if its not too muddy..2wd dont git along good in sugar sand or mud...leave the bushhog on the back to cntr the weihgt

 

[merlintractor]

I have a 1260; I move a lot of good size logs a bolders using a heavy duty grapple with no problem. As dieselbeef notes above, be sure to counter weight with something heavy on the back.

 

[dieselbeef]

on a side note...my wiring harness for the pto caught fire...the tech said thats common when bushoggin...just a head up for ya
i just bought this tractor so id have been pissed but i had been mowing for 3-4 hrs when it happened so i cant really blame the prev owner...

 

[JerryG]

The 1260 will handle a 4x4 and lighter 4x5. Anything larger you can't lift. This is with the loader.