Those R's are awesome! All kinds of little gadgets everywhere. I look forward to being able to get an R series one day! Till then, I have to stick with the E's and M's. Thanks for the video!
Do you think the 5125r is heavy enough to handle bailage? The bales average about 2000# I have a 5115m (2013) model but it is very borderline with bailage
Jerry Anderson I would say if you were working on level ground the tractor should be able to handle it physically. The 5R is heavier than a 5M, and the 540R loader has a capacity around 3,500lbs at full lift height. Only issue I would see is ballasting. You’d either have to load the tires and add wheel weights and/or add a ballast box on the .three point hitch. My machine has 18.4R34 rear tires ballasted with rim guard liquid ballast. Each tire has about 1,000lb of liquid in it, then you can mount up to three 100lb wheel weights per side. So you’d have about 2,600lbs of ballast. I’m sure if you speak to your local dealer then can set you up with a demonstration to see if the machine will work for you. I can tell you it is an excellent loader tractor. The turning radius makes it very suitable to maneuvering in very tight areas.
Jerry Anderson I considered the R38’s but the issue was in ballasting the tires. You can cram more ballast into an 18.4R34 than you can in a 16.9R38 according to the chart I looked at on rim guards website. Also because I work on very hilly terrain, I decided against the 38’s because I didn’t want the tractor any taller than it already is. These new 5Rs are basically the same size and weight as our older 6420 series tractors. It’s amazing how big things are getting!
Yes I can make a video on iTEC. Remember this is iTEC basic, so it’s functionality is limited. I’m also working on a video to demonstrate the work monitor feature. Stay tuned!
Doug Decuir it can be a frustrating unit if everything isn’t perfectly set up and aligned. I have found that it’s best for me to attach / detach mine on a flat, level concrete floor instead of outside on dirt or uneven ground. Even then, it sometimes fights me. I’ve had mine get stuck half way latched and then collapse, almost damaging the hood and front fenders. I would have your dealer come take a look to make sure everything is in proper order. I had a friend of mine have a similar struggle and his issue ended up being that the loader was not properly set up and assembled at the dealer level. Also, when they’re new, all that green paint on the mast and locking surfaces actually reduces the connection and makes it harder to hook up. Mine is much better now that I’ve taken it on and off several times. Some things I’ve found that help: 1. There is a perfect position to unhook it when positioning the boom and bucket. Pay close attention when you’re lowering the implement to the ground. You should see the mast sort of “free” itself which tells you all the pressure is off the locking mechanism 2. Unhook on solid flat ground / floor that is even 3. When approaching the locking masts when hooking up, you may have to turn the front wheels side to side several times to get the locking latches to match up and connect.
The self leveling loader is nice if you are moving materials that need to be kept level when lifting. They are excellent for handling pelleted materials and bales of hay on and off of trucks and trailers. However you lose a significant amount of bucket roll-back angle with self leveling. In our operation the extra roll back angle of the non self leveling loader is better for handling loose materials, large objects like tree limbs, and working in uneven terrain.
@@mbarber84 Thank you. I was concerned about the bars on top of the main frame and visabilty. I have noticed the 540SL's have the the mechanical bar on the side of the frame instead on top.
Those R's are awesome! All kinds of little gadgets everywhere. I look forward to being able to get an R series one day! Till then, I have to stick with the E's and M's. Thanks for the video!
That's a nice system for removing the loader, very simple. I also like the Park position on the 5000R series vs. the 5000M series.
Thank you for the video‘s about the 5r :))
Can you make a video how works itec Basic ?
That was super impressive
Perfect Thank you
Thanks, that is so simple.
hello the loader manages to stack the 5 bale ?
Do you think the 5125r is heavy enough to handle bailage? The bales average about 2000# I have a 5115m (2013) model but it is very borderline with bailage
Jerry Anderson I would say if you were working on level ground the tractor should be able to handle it physically. The 5R is heavier than a 5M, and the 540R loader has a capacity around 3,500lbs at full lift height. Only issue I would see is ballasting. You’d either have to load the tires and add wheel weights and/or add a ballast box on the .three point hitch. My machine has 18.4R34 rear tires ballasted with rim guard liquid ballast. Each tire has about 1,000lb of liquid in it, then you can mount up to three 100lb wheel weights per side. So you’d have about 2,600lbs of ballast. I’m sure if you speak to your local dealer then can set you up with a demonstration to see if the machine will work for you. I can tell you it is an excellent loader tractor. The turning radius makes it very suitable to maneuvering in very tight areas.
thank you if you bought the machine today, would you put the 38 inch rubber on it/ I see that's a option
Jerry Anderson I considered the R38’s but the issue was in ballasting the tires. You can cram more ballast into an 18.4R34 than you can in a 16.9R38 according to the chart I looked at on rim guards website. Also because I work on very hilly terrain, I decided against the 38’s because I didn’t want the tractor any taller than it already is. These new 5Rs are basically the same size and weight as our older 6420 series tractors. It’s amazing how big things are getting!
Yes I can make a video on iTEC. Remember this is iTEC basic, so it’s functionality is limited. I’m also working on a video to demonstrate the work monitor feature. Stay tuned!
Thank´s
You are great !
Now let’s see the attachment. Detachment is easy.. getting it back on haven’t been in my experience.
we have one on a 5115r and so far today it has been over an hour trying to put it on... it just doesn't work on ours.. something has to be wrong
Doug Decuir it can be a frustrating unit if everything isn’t perfectly set up and aligned. I have found that it’s best for me to attach / detach mine on a flat, level concrete floor instead of outside on dirt or uneven ground. Even then, it sometimes fights me. I’ve had mine get stuck half way latched and then collapse, almost damaging the hood and front fenders. I would have your dealer come take a look to make sure everything is in proper order. I had a friend of mine have a similar struggle and his issue ended up being that the loader was not properly set up and assembled at the dealer level. Also, when they’re new, all that green paint on the mast and locking surfaces actually reduces the connection and makes it harder to hook up. Mine is much better now that I’ve taken it on and off several times. Some things I’ve found that help:
1. There is a perfect position to unhook it when positioning the boom and bucket. Pay close attention when you’re lowering the implement to the ground. You should see the mast sort of “free” itself which tells you all the pressure is off the locking mechanism
2. Unhook on solid flat ground / floor that is even
3. When approaching the locking masts when hooking up, you may have to turn the front wheels side to side several times to get the locking latches to match up and connect.
What is your opinion on the self level loader?
The self leveling loader is nice if you are moving materials that need to be kept level when lifting. They are excellent for handling pelleted materials and bales of hay on and off of trucks and trailers. However you lose a significant amount of bucket roll-back angle with self leveling. In our operation the extra roll back angle of the non self leveling loader is better for handling loose materials, large objects like tree limbs, and working in uneven terrain.
@@mbarber84 Thank you. I was concerned about the bars on top of the main frame and visabilty. I have noticed the 540SL's have the the mechanical bar on the side of the frame instead on top.
Wow! That was easy. lol