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Read articles →An owner-operator update at 143 hours of real sawmill use, so the focus is almost entirely on front-end loader work with heavy logs. Standout practical tips include a recurring wheel-hub bolt loosening issue (powder coat reduces friction, bolts back out), greasing schedules, the case for tire fluid ballast, and a compatible aftermarket oil filter number. Closes with time-lapse footage of moving large sycamore logs. Best for buyers planning heavy loader duty.
Posted by the TC Sawmills channel, where the host appears to be an owner-operator using the tractor daily for a personal sawmill operation.
Stats say around 2,500 lb, but the owner lifted a wet 24-ft pine log near 3,000 lb and it lifted enough to get it off the ground.
The dealership said powder coat reduces the coefficient of friction on the hub bolts, causing them to back out over time, so check them about once a month.
No, the four-cylinder diesel in this horsepower range does not have a diesel particulate filter, which keeps it cleaner and reduces maintenance.
Yes, the owner is a big supporter of tire fluid, noting that without it you run the risk of toppling over during heavy loader work.
