I'm reading and finding that later year models of the WD45 wide front ends were 4 vs 3 bolt configurations. Anyone know the model years the 4 bolt wide front end was offered?
With the 3 or 4 bolt wide front end, how sturdy were these loaders? Light duty, very light duty, heavy duty? Are they to light to pick up a round bale and move it around? Round bale being 4x4 for sure and possibly a 4x5.
I could see myself buying a late model 4 bolt wide front end WD45 without a front end loader - just so I know the front end isn't trashed from using a loader for some 50 years and then adding a loader to it. I think that would be a handy tractor for light loader chores. I'm skeptical that the front end and loader on the WD45 could handle lifting/moving round bales, but if it could, it would be one less loader to buy.
Any advice on the WD45 wide front end and loader is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill
With the 3 or 4 bolt wide front end, how sturdy were these loaders? Light duty, very light duty, heavy duty? Are they to light to pick up a round bale and move it around? Round bale being 4x4 for sure and possibly a 4x5.
I could see myself buying a late model 4 bolt wide front end WD45 without a front end loader - just so I know the front end isn't trashed from using a loader for some 50 years and then adding a loader to it. I think that would be a handy tractor for light loader chores. I'm skeptical that the front end and loader on the WD45 could handle lifting/moving round bales, but if it could, it would be one less loader to buy.
Any advice on the WD45 wide front end and loader is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill