Quad bale lifter

[Brad93]

That looks like the most complicated slowest way to do that job in the world

 

[gaz1]

these are homemade

 

[postie jon]

That looks like the most complicated slowest way to do that job in the world

2nd that, dump the bale in a feed ring ,little waste, what he did just gets trampled into the ground.

 

[Bill Edwards]

I don't see any reason for the negative comments regarding the idea put forward in the initial post.
Yes a tractor has advantages, but many women wouldn't be confident or able to drive a suitable tractor. Plus a suitable 4x4 loader tractor can cost at least 4/5k, and quads make far less mess when it's wet.

Little bales work out very expensive.

For very low volumes it's not a bad idea, and not difficult to make.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

That looks like the most complicated slowest way to do that job in the world

Even the beasts look sceptical - and the 'spreading', isn't - it's more 'dropping'.

 

[Shedendman]

but many women wouldn't be confident or able to drive a suitable tractor.

Excuse me?

I think she'd be turning in her grave with a comment like that

 

[Bill Edwards]

Excuse me?

I think she'd be turning in her grave with a comment like that

Yeah, but look how many modern women spend a fortune on driving lessons then still never really get to grips with controlling a simple car.
Plenty of men who that applies to as well.
Some people can't really manage a quad.

 

[Ruffian]

Lots arent capible but then some are better drivers than most.

Sometimes they have the delicate control that machines can need.
(Watching the Mrs on the fork lift proves my point, drifting it round the yard)

P.s I would try and build something, no harm in trying but would get a beam axle outta a fiesta or similar and make it rigid.

 

[addjunkie]

From a cost perspective, once you pay for the wheels and car parts from an auto dismantler youll be as cheap to buy a trailer kit from ebay. The wide tyres are a must to protect the wet grass in winter.

Last time I looked there were suitable kits for 158 notes.

 

[Ruffian]

We must be shopping in very differet places then,

Car rear Axle complete with wheels will be around £40 here. For a solid beam axle from a golf or ibiza etc.

If you run a balloner tyre also then the tyre flex could reduce the need for suspension, and being a rear axle could use the handbrake as trailer brakes if linked to the hitch.

 

[Am333rcr]

His everyone for the feed back there is some good points and idea.

As said field really to wet/soft for tractor
It' the 500cc Honda we use.

It will just be for hay. But Yeh balance at the drawbar seems to be key. .

I use the Highland show to look for ideas and size of thing. I want to make .

Not racing it to making on yet . Just looking at options. I want it to look the part as she has plenty of horse friends.

 

[Agrismith]

2nd that, dump the bale in a feed ring ,little waste, what he did just gets trampled into the ground.

Looking at the setup its in newzeNew Ze where they dont use ring feeders
Also the way it leaves blocks across the field means you get several animals around each block it increases the surface area for stock to graze whilst reducing wasteage its the same as how pellet snackers work and is a well proven idea that quad setup amd similar behind tractors is on every sheep and beef farm in newzeaNew

As for bale transporter take a 6ft round bar with a point on one end stab thrpugh bale make draw bar that turns bar into axle and tow the round bale along the floor it will roll
Tow it in the direction it was baled flip drawbar over pull it opposite way to which it was baled and it will unroll itself in field ready for grazing

 

[Drains]

Looking at the setup its in newzeNew Ze where they dont use ring feeders
Also the way it leaves blocks across the field means you get several animals around each block it increases the surface area for stock to graze whilst reducing wasteage its the same as how pellet snackers work and is a well proven idea that quad setup amd similar behind tractors is on every sheep and beef farm in newzeaNew

Plenty of ring feeders here buddy, though also very common to have round bales fed out across a paddock, and you're right that the feed isn't wasted. Probably more waste off a ring feeder where it's trampled around the edge.

Here's the simplest and cheapest ATV round bale mover you'll find AM333rcr -

 

[Am333rcr]

Hi

I did see that video. Aye it's a simple design. It doesnt lift it high enough for me needs.
If we could roll it across the field we would but it not a level field and also its location.
The girl friend has done some tractor work.

No point with one due to cost and and only probably putting bale out ever few weeks.

The Honda we have is a manual with the 4x4 selection on the handles bars

Regards

 

[addjunkie]

That very simple bale mover would be interesting on rough sloping ground.

 

[Am333rcr]

I wouldnt be wanting to use it on steep wet ground for sure

 

[Drains]

I wouldnt be wanting to use it on steep wet ground for sure

Some design changes might work. Wider wheelbase plus better ground clearance - which I'm sure would be possible with a tweak here or there, without compromising the ability to pick up the bale in the first place. I don't think most ATV bale movers would be safe to use on a side slope.

 

[anto44]

Thought of this thread when i seen this.

 

[MattH]

How strong are the bales?
With absolutely no knowledge or background in the subject matter:
Can't you build an A frame that attaches to the towing eye and fixes to a round bar that you drive through the centre of the bale. Then just tow it revolving like a big lawn roller.

 

[Pete_88]

If it’s just for hay it’s probably easier just buy a small trailer and roll the bales on and off by hand, 4foot or 4.5foot bales of hay aren’t particularly heavy.