Too big for a Dexta?

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Chug-A-Lug
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Too big for a Dexta?

Post by Chug-A-Lug »

Hi Gang,

I'm on the lookout for something like this for the back of our Dexta. Would this unit be too heavy for the Dexta? I was initially looking for a rear loader (don't want a loader on the front) but a machine likle this would be more versatile and still achieve the same result.

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I really like the McConnel PAU especially as we already have the hedge cutter. It seems ideally suited to the Dexta, but I would be limited by the inability to swing left to right.

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Any thoughts?

Thanks, Sam
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Re: Too big for a Dexta?

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http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... f=6&t=3183

BTW what's wrong with a front loader - they're pretty useful! :wink:
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Re: Too big for a Dexta?

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Do not think I would use either of those on a Dexta, the front would be off the ground most of the time. You really need something like a Major at least for those.
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Re: Too big for a Dexta?

Post by Gavin »

I used to have an identical machine to the first one on my Super Dexta and had no problems at all although I did have a front loader fitter too so that would obviously act as a counterbalance weight. The tractor ran it with no problems at all and I wish I still had it but my ex decided we no longer needed it so it was sold :cry: .

I saw both these machines advertised but thought the second one I think would be very restricted for most use.

Good luck if you go for it - wish I had the spare cash but just bought a Twose 8ft flail mower so can't buy anything else at the moment.
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Re: Too big for a Dexta?

Post by GERRY »

Hi Gavin, . i saw this addvertized an was thinking of puting in a bid but after looking at freight it was pushing
it out of my price bracket, iwould say go for it , the dexta should handel it ok lift wise, mybe you will
need some sort of front weight , ithink it would be around 1/2 ton weight , when its working feet should
help take the weight, though it might do with a frame to help take presure off the top link or mybe you
could rig something off the back axel to help stablise it if it seems that it might damage the top link,
good luck what ever you decide to , Gerry

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Re: Too big for a Dexta?

Post by sky blue »

hi just a abit more on the mc connel back actor, since my last post ihave aquired a one of these
the same as in the picture and it works great on my s/d for what i need it for any way,
it is a bit heavy but dexta lifts it ok and moves it around carfuly though
ihad to put extra weight the front as it does lift the front when moving it about
especailly on a uneven ground , i did make bracket from the backend where the pin goes through
for top link to the actor, so i am not connected to draft spring control thingy
dont want to
damage hyds cover if it does take a knock :lol: :lol: ,
Regards sky blue

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