Can a Compact Tractor Move Large Round Bales

Can a John Deere 2038R Compact Tractor Move Large Round Bales
we just baled the hay on our 20 acre property and I tried moving the large round hay bales with my compact tractor
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[@ramyswar296]

It's really awesome seeing you teach your son. Good job 👍.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks. Although that is my grandson

[@tonynewsom9244]

You already had pallet forks you can lift a hay roll with pallet forks. Do it all the time.

[@peterkober6758]

Brock good morning enjoy the video never thought you would move them that easy
God Bless All
PaK

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching sir

[@mikerequa820]

Great video Brock!! Little jd did good job carryin the bales hay spears worked good also. I have a 1626 Mahindra I'm pretty positive I can haul one on front and one rear but don't have any neighbors that need me to help them feed hay like my old place. Main thing puttin the bale spikes on with wrench was quality time spent with grandson and teachin him valuable life lessons. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls family and homestead

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir

[@davidreeder1259]

Another great learning video.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@rodshepard3967]

That is good to know. Thanks Brock!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@khtractors]

Having one on the back too would make a big difference! It actually did pretty good, probably wouldn’t be able to handle them safely on our terrain here. Great video!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I was actually a little light on ballast with just the box blade
your hills are crazy, I probably would do half of the stuff I do if I was on your property

[@andrewanderson1436]

It worked out well but like Ben said having on one on the back would help. My little max24 can tote one on the 3pt but I have to give it the front loader lift assistance to clear the ground good and will ride a wheele some going up hill. My L3130 handles them good but I carry front and back on it. Some tractors are very shocking at what they can do based off of first look in person.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing. I don’t have a spear for the back.
The 2038 looks like a small tractor but it’s pretty capable.Mine looks bigger because of the cab

[@jimmcknight3021]

I wasn't surprised that you could do it by going low and fairly slow as the saying goes. I'm just not sure if it's too hard on the front axle. That would be the only thing I would be worried about if it's done a lot throughout the year.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Lifting your max capacity definitely puts strain on the front axle
I lift to max capacity fairly often so that’s just part of it
Thanks for watching

[@baz7647]

nice

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@dustincopeman2370]

Do you think it still would been able to without the MSL loader?

[@pibble3962]

I prefer a bigger tractor hands down.
There is time related efficiency to consider: three faster bales per trip vs with a bigger tractor as opposed a gingerly one bale slow trip. The scale of your land matters though.
Also there is the big ticket items which include wear and tear or breakdown when you’re trying to beat the rain after doing an Olympic power lift on a recurring basis.
I’m trying to be helpful here and hope my experience helps; thank you.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

No matter what size you have, you could always use a bigger tractor. Personally I don’t move hay bales that often so it’s not a deciding factor for me
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on it

[@metroplexchl]

How much profit do you get from your field? I'm curious about cost break down. if you get $150/round bail x 12 bails, how much did you pay the guy to harvest the hay? What would be your profit?

[@BillyP55]

I'd about bet you have a deep-well socket for those bolts by now. lol

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m sure I have one, it’s just how long do you spend looking before you grab a wrench

[@williamgarcia3449]

Where do you get this spear with the ubolt connectors ? could you put the link ?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I picked it up locally at tractor supply

[@williamgarcia3449]

@@RockhillfarmYT thanks

[@HillsideAcres]

Love the American flag net wrap! Seems like the 2038 handled them no problem. I put two 3x3x8 squares on the 2501 to see if it could pick them, it did but i wouldn't want to drive it with two. You have a good on Brock.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thank you for watching and for commenting

[@karllangner1579]

the little John Deere will do it, but will not last long. Your front axle will be wearing twice as much.

[@scottwilson2382]

I have had to replace both front hubs on my jd955 after moving large round bales. $1200/hub. Definitely move them using the 3 point hitch.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@dannyboy9254]

Does the 2038r run faster than the 1025r
??

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes

[@dannyboy9254]

@Rockhill farm I just got my new 2038r. I traded in my 1025r. Woow I was speechless how different machines. Day and night. When I ran it to see the speed I was shocked to see the difference. Way way way faster than my 1025r.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, it’s a great machine

[@codyludwig2811]

bad Idea to use under sized tractors and loaders for over sized bale youll overload your hydrolics or cause other problem Ive go enough experince

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Well, if you were moving them all the time it might be a problem but generally A guy with a tractor this size will only have the occasional need to move a bale, in which case it’s just fine