Loader brackets/front linkage visibility?

[Ali_Maxxum]

So,

A question for owners/users with front loader and front linkage combination.

I've not used either as a combination, only ever either or.

As I do a lot of front flail work, quite often in small patches and plenty of obstacles and tight access, my main concern is the loader brackets reducing visibility? Obviously the loader will be off when using the front linkage. I can't quite picture it myself and can't really find anything online.

Many thanks!

 

[Colliedog]

I guess you’re referring to your Maxxum? This is a T6.160 and I never really notice the brackets.

 

[Orionn4444]

I guess you’re referring to your Maxxum? This is a T6.160 and I never really notice the brackets.
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I run a T6.165 with quicke loader brackets, and front linkage, rarely even notice the brackets!

 

[j6891]

Think the brackets would block max a couple percent or your view. It's the bonnet blocking 75% that would be the bigger issue

 

[Fendt516profi]

Think the brackets would block max a couple percent or your view. It's the bonnet blocking 75% that would be the bigger issue

Reverse drives the answer

 

[robs1]

Never been a problem with out t160 with quicker brackets and front mower

 

[Fendt516profi]

Never been a problem with out t160 with quicker brackets and front mower

Don't think you really need to be looking out that much for obstacles when mowing compared to flailing

 

[robs1]

Don't think you really need to be looking out that much for obstacles when mowing compared to flailing

Mowing fields that aren't yours you do, especially new ones, its surprising how many manholes low water troughs etc you can find lurking in fields that the farmer has forgotten to mention, in the end I always asked and said if I hit something you tell me about that's my fault, if you hsvent told me you have to pay, luckily apart from a couple of stray fence posts left about never hit anything although did have a close shave with a water trough once. Manholes are the worse know a good few who have written of mowers hitting them

 

[ollie989898]

Mowing fields that aren't yours you do, especially new ones, its surprising how many manholes low water troughs etc you can find lurking in fields that the farmer has forgotten to mention, in the end I always asked and said if I hit something you tell me about that's my fault, if you hsvent told me you have to pay, luckily apart from a couple of stray fence posts left about never hit anything although did have a close shave with a water trough once. Manholes are the worse know a good few who have written of mowers hitting them

Contractor hits object he was not informed of and which was not marked by cone or post= farmer paying. You can't expect a contractor to pay for damage because he didn't spot something. Sucking up stones with chopper the same.

 

[ollie989898]

Reverse drives the answer

Would be ideal for topping as you can see what is going on a lot better and get around objects lovely, also not running on uncut material.

 

[Fendt516profi]

Would be ideal for topping as you can see what is going on a lot better and get around objects lovely, also not running on uncut material.

Cheaper than a front linkage too

 

[ollie989898]

Cheaper than a front linkage too

Really? I'd never thought of it that way. You're probably right.

 

[Fendt516profi]

When I asked he said £2300 list

 

[ollie989898]

When I asked he said £2300 list

I thought it would be a lot more than that. Front linkage alone is probably 5K isn't it?

Was that on a Fendt or what?

 

[Fendt516profi]

Valtra when I was pricing I asked him to tell me price to decide whether it was a option. Can't remember what it was exacty, but guide ready twin track quick steer package is £6764 list