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I have a new 6330 cab tractor, mfwd, and the 673 loader and 7 foot bucket with grapple. I'm not an old farmer with 100 years experience on tractors, but try to have some common sense. That loader, the bucket and grapple is heavy just hanging out over the front end, and I have a whole bunch of mowing to do as I soon whack all the old grass on the pasture from last year, 38 acres worth. Does it pay---is it smart?, to disconnect the loader and mow without that hanging on there? This tractor is an expensive toy for me, it does not make money, I bought it to simply enjoy. But I wonder about wear and tear on everything as I bounce around mowing---with that attachment on there? Maybe I should become pro-ficient in taking it off, I was shown how to do it, and the sales guy would come back out and coach again. Guess I'm a bit hesitant for some reason. What think you guys?. Thanks for replies. I know how to do almost anything with a Peterbilt, but this tractor is my baby and I am a bit worrried for some reason.
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Kennyd
Mowing without the loader mounted is a pleasure whether the tractor is big or small, they fell more nimble and agile without them mounted. Now with that said, depending on which mower you have you and your terrian you may need the added weight out front for counterbalance.

I vote to take it off, you will find it's easier than you think. Just be sure to do it on a level hard surface so it does not shift. If the tractor is doing wheelies or feels light in the front while mowing you can remount the loader of get some front weights.

Also, at the very least you can just take the bucket off, that will help with maneuverability and some of the bouncing around.
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mjncad
brucew44guns said:
But I wonder about wear and tear on everything as I bounce around mowing---with that attachment on there? Maybe I should become pro-ficient in taking it off, I was shown how to do it, and the sales guy would come back out and coach again.
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I wouldn't get too concerned about wear and tear as these machines are designed to work. A lot of people just remove the bucket for extra maneuverability.

When I used to mow the scary ditch behind us, I left the bucket on, curled it back and set it as close to the ground as possible with the intent it would help prevent a rollover.
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RandyM
Kenny and Matt have give some good advice to consider. I guess my recommendation is to do what makes you fell comfortable. Now, I completely understand your hesitance to remove the loader for the first time. I was at that crossroads once myself. But, once you remove and mount it a couple of times you'll find that it is a very simple and fast process. I think you just need to try mowing both ways and do what makes ya happy. :yahoo:
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take loader off

I like all your answers!! I think I will take that dude off. The salesman was here last April when it was delivered, he'll come back. One more trial run and like Randy says it most likely will be a snap. I'll repost when I do it, fairly soon. The mower is a Land Pride, dual tail wheels, 84 inch. It's just about the width of the tractor, and it is a bit heavy. But a good deal of the weight wll be on those tail wheels, so I don't think the tractor will be unbalanced that bad. Got to get some hours on this baby, 9 months old and has 28 hours. Pitiful, but that will change soon.
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maineuropa
Take it off...or knock a hole in the house while mowing the lawn like I did:laugh:
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has15
maineuropa said:
Take it off...or knock a hole in the house while mowing the lawn like I did:laugh:
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Sorry to:laugh:, but that is funny. Did you:slap-yourself-emoti or beat your self with a:nunu:. Hope it did not cause too much damage. Don't feel bad though as I took out the neighbors corner fince post with my FEL...:mocking:
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mjncad
maineuropa said:
Take it off...or knock a hole in the house while mowing the lawn like I did:laugh:
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Without pictures it didn't happen! :lol:
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Zebrafive
The only thing I do not like about loader removal/reinstall is the hydraulics. Especially if the loader sat and temp changes allowed pressure to build in the loader hoses. Both of my tractors are set up for a grapple so there are 6 quick couplers to deal with. On the 6415 I decided to spend the bucks for the multiCoupler. Pictures are the start of this project.

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