MF 1260 / AGCO ST40x Moving Hay

Cowboy65 · Jul 12, 2011

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 · Jul 19, 2011

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 · Jul 23, 2011

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 · Jul 23, 2011

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...