Case 1740 Uniloader

[Paul swpa]

Thought I would ask for some thoughts/opinions on a case 1740 skid steer. One came up for sale locally and has me thinking? Ok unit if was taken care of and maintained? Parts unobtainable? Looking at it as backup for handling 4x5 rd bales, putting forks on for moving things (fert., seed, loading logs on mill, etc.) . Would there be enough reach to put bale in over the side on a dually pickup? Never had a skid steer before. Run loader tractor a good bit. Thank you.

 

[casecollectorsc]

1740 has a variable speed belt drive. Can give problems if in bad shape. My BR 750 NH baler makes 4x6 bales , I cut back to 4x5.5. My 310 Case utility loader with a bale on the 3point for ballast has trouble with traction...don't think a 1740 will be able to hold the back end down lifting a bale over a pickup side rail.

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

Thought I would ask for some thoughts/opinions on a case 1740 skid steer. One came up for sale locally and has me thinking? Ok unit if was taken care of and maintained? Parts unobtainable? Looking at it as backup for handling 4x5 rd bales, putting forks on for moving things (fert., seed, loading logs on mill, etc.) . Would there be enough reach to put bale in over the side on a dually pickup? Never had a skid steer before. Run loader tractor a good bit. Thank you.

1740's have a tip load of 1700lbs thats in the bucket Great Machines variable parts are getting harder to find not a hydrostatic machine direct drive sold LOTS of them New

 

[Paul swpa]

1740 has a variable speed belt drive. Can give problems if in bad shape. My BR 750 NH baler makes 4x6 bales , I cut back to 4x5.5. My 310 Case utility loader with a bale on the 3point for ballast has trouble with traction...don't think a 1740 will be able to hold the back end down lifting a bale over a pickup side rail.

I use a cih 695 to handle 4x5-5.5 bales now, usually don't have any problem weight wise with empty 3point. Figure the bales weigh around 1000lbs. When baler was new, and had tension all the way up, put a trailer load over the scale out of curiosity and averaged 1425lbs. a piece. Had to back off tension as cows couldn't get them apart. Baler is older, bales are looser, figure they are substantially lighter, though a neighbor came down with his "Johnny popper" last week to get one and pull a wheelie getting out the barnyard, it isn't steep at all either, almost level.

Thank you

 

[Paul swpa]

1740's have a tip load of 1700lbs thats in the bucket Great Machines variable parts are getting harder to find not a hydrostatic machine direct drive sold LOTS of them New

Thank you. Was wondering if you were still around, we've lost so many over the years, always enjoyed your posts and pictures. Doing some research online and came across a calculator/chart showing how the weight further forward changes capacity. Like lifting a pallet load, the center of weight is extended vs. in the bucket. If I remember from the chart a 24" forward load would reduce weight capability to around 1200lbs. Mostly concerned with being able to reach over the side of a pickup truck with a unit like this, doesn't look like it has much reach and don't want to ding or scratch someone's vehicle. If they had me load bales straight in it wouldn't be a concern, but they want to be able to roll bales off the back now. Everyone is getting older, want to do things easier.

Not a big fan of hydostatic stuff, have had a couple and still have one. They are nice for some things, but a pain when they fail. Would sooner have something I have a chance of fixing myself, even if I have to make some parts. Have done that in the past.