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Read articles →An owner-operator review at 200-plus real hours of hard sawmill use, which sets it apart from typical first-look videos. Thomas Aaron covers front-end loader capacity beyond rated specs, R4 vs. AG tire tradeoffs, hydraulic smoothness, the spring-loaded third-function setup, cab ergonomics for a large-framed operator, and the fixed steering column. Closes with live footage lifting oversized ash logs. Best for buyers weighing the 2705E for loader-heavy work.
Posted by the TC Sawmills channel, whose content centers on sawmill operations, making this a hands-on owner perspective rather than a dealership or media review.
Specs say about 2,400 to 2,500 pounds at the pivot. The owner says it can lift loads like 3,200 pounds briefly if not driven far, though that stresses hydraulic seals over bumps.
The owner chose R4 industrial tires because AG tires tear up wet ground, and R4s give enough traction both on road and off while protecting customer yards.
No. Being an economy E series tractor, the steering wheel is in a fixed location and does not tilt up or down, which the owner considers a standard position anyway.
The owner says it is the best tractor for the money for a sawmill operation, able to handle logs up to 35 or 36 inch diameter without strain after 223 hours of use.
