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We are in the market for a utility tractor to move around hay rounds, and do the basic barnyard work. After checking the specs of the various terramite models, the loader cap on paper is twice what our 800lb +/- round bales weigh. Right now we are using a little NH skid steer with a 20hp honda stuck on it and it lifts them and takes them anywhere we want, even up hills.
But, we do need some little backhoe work done and, regular compost moving and barn stuff done in tight places. The terramite seems to fit the bill.
What we really want to know is, has anyone used a set of forks on the front ends to use the TM as a forklift? or to move round bales? Its mostly all level hard ground and the bales only have to be moved at most 75 feet to the feeder, or set on a little trucks flatbed to take out in the field.
Even if the specs say it'll lift a ton, in practice that might not be possible or a good idea. The skidder says it will lift 1K, but if you try, your day wont go well.... just because it can, doesn't mean you should try.
But... with the hoe on the back of a terramite, it seems like the weight is there to counter 800#.
Do you guys think a terramite would be a good multi use machine in this situation? It would be nice to have one machine to do everything and small enough to get in there where a small utility tractor and loader wont.
If it can comfortably lift the bale a foot off the ground and putter on its merry way with no problem that would be great..... with a set of pallet forks or, a spear on the FEL.
I'd appreciate some feedback on this question. Thanks!
But, we do need some little backhoe work done and, regular compost moving and barn stuff done in tight places. The terramite seems to fit the bill.
What we really want to know is, has anyone used a set of forks on the front ends to use the TM as a forklift? or to move round bales? Its mostly all level hard ground and the bales only have to be moved at most 75 feet to the feeder, or set on a little trucks flatbed to take out in the field.
Even if the specs say it'll lift a ton, in practice that might not be possible or a good idea. The skidder says it will lift 1K, but if you try, your day wont go well.... just because it can, doesn't mean you should try.
But... with the hoe on the back of a terramite, it seems like the weight is there to counter 800#.
Do you guys think a terramite would be a good multi use machine in this situation? It would be nice to have one machine to do everything and small enough to get in there where a small utility tractor and loader wont.
If it can comfortably lift the bale a foot off the ground and putter on its merry way with no problem that would be great..... with a set of pallet forks or, a spear on the FEL.
I'd appreciate some feedback on this question. Thanks!