XR 4150H review

[CenCalLS]

The Titan 3000. The spec said it needed 15gpm flow but the technical guy I spoke with at Titan said it would have more torque with the larger motor and spin a little slower. Having hard and rocky soil thought that would be OK. The LS 4150 has just over 8gpm output and I ran it off my rear hydraulic line with the detent valve. I hooked it up today and it worked great! Yeah the RPM was a little slower than the skidsteer units I've rented but no complaints. Augered 4 12" holes in no time, quite the back saver. The only thing I noticed is that with the right side offset it racks the loader a little more than I'd like. I figure as long as I realize the potential I can keep it to a minimum and not over apply down pressure. Paid $1500 with auger and offset mount.

 

[mopardude318]

quick question from a newer operator, soon to be tractor owner... does a front/loader mounted auger have to be mounted with an offset? I realize this is done for visibility? Could someone center mount it instead? and maybe have a spotter, or dismount to verify?

could you also please post a picture as if you were sitting on your tractor, looking down at where the auger bit makes contact with the ground?

 

[CenCalLS]

quick question from a newer operator, soon to be tractor owner... does a front/loader mounted auger have to be mounted with an offset? I realize this is done for visibility? Could someone center mount it instead? and maybe have a spotter, or dismount to verify?

could you also please post a picture as if you were sitting on your tractor, looking down at where the auger bit makes contact with the ground?

Hey Mopar,
There are several styles of mounts available. The one I bought from Titan is a slide mount. It lets the auger adjust 40" left to right. I will get you a pic later in the week, but basically with the mount slid all the way to the right I can see the auger just inside my right tire. I guess you could operate it from standing beside the side of the tractor since you are really only using the loader control. I'm sure there may be a safety consideration or two to think of tho....