D17 lift capacity?
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Topic: D17 lift capacity?
Posted By: Hunt4Allis
Subject: D17 lift capacity?
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 6:00pm
| How much can a rear hay Spike on a d-17 lift weight Wise? |
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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 6:25pm
| Depends how close it is to the tractor, how much pressure your hydraulic pump is making and how many front end weights you have. A series 4 has more lifting power than a series 3. A series 3 has more lifting power than an older D-17 model. A bale spear 6 inches farther away than it should/could be makes a BIG difference on what can be picked up. I will guarantee a homemade snap-coupler bale spear that almost rubs the hay bale against the PTO shaft will pick up far more than any manufactured bale spear connected to an add-on 3-point hitch !!! |
Posted By: Hunt4Allis
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 8:52pm
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Ok, thanks So now I'm on the lookout for a solid snap coupler bale spear! |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:18pm
| What size of bale do you desire to pick up?? |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:19pm
I have one of those HD semi plow hitches that would be a good starting point for a homemade bale snap coupler bale spear. Where in Ohio are you located? I'll be heading north of Columbus sometime soon.  ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: Hunt4Allis
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:34pm
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Probably between 600-1000 lbs Northeast Ohio |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:44pm
| I had a customer (40 yrs ago) doing 1500 lb+ bales on an old D-17 diesel. I had his pump cranked up to 4,000 psi and he made a close coupled snap-coupler spear. |
Posted By: Hunt4Allis
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2020 at 10:03am
| Does anyone have pictures of the snap coupler hay spear connected so I can make one? |