MERLO MULTIFARMER 2024

We look at the latest version of the Merlo Multifarmer 44.9
Could you use one on your set-up ? Think outside the box !
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[@laurencegibbs2753]

Adds up for a dairy farm too, its one machine that can be poorly maintained for two machines, meaning that it may be properly cared for…

[@kenrobinson9989]

Mucker. That's got to be a winner. Another well-presented and filmed video , well done

[@LordMuck]

Cheers Ken 👌🏼

[@jimclements3190]

I remember our farm having a demo of a Merlo in 1985/6 with a view to replace a vertical mast Manitue, Forklift. What a brilliant machine it has become, a very well presented video Mucker😊

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Absolutely brilliant - how could a farmer manage without one? Superb machine!!

[@ronniehoyle9671]

They are some good piece of kit, Olly Harrison has three Merlos and swears by them. One of those would have been great 30 years ago when I helped on a dairy farm for feeding, buck raking, fertiliser carting/spreading and much more. A Great video to show how versatile it is 👍

[@trevorpearson1832]

What a fantastic machine. Thanks for showing us. 👍

[@DJC995]

Hi Kurt Nice one the Multifarmer is one of those handy looking machines good seeing it working Thanks again have a good week

[@mikeduin8311]

Lovely bit of kit M'lod, that cab suspension looks really comfy. Versatile machine with the linkage on the back! Keep it up! Cheers, Mike

[@iainpaton1865]

Please keep the great videos coming friend from Scotland 😊

[@deezelfairy]

Even if you view the 3 point link on the multifarmer as a backup for your main tractor if it breaks down/waiting for parts ect. It might well be far from the optimum machine for the job, but at least you COULD get out in the field and do some work and save you the cost of hiring another tractor in short term. I have no issue with these 'swiss army knife' type machines, they have their place. As long as no ones claiming 'this will replace a tractor' its all good. Actually thinking about it, merlo could replace a tractor in some industrial/grounds care applications.

[@totalutternutter]

Looks very smart too, If I had one I'd drive it to church on Sundays.

[@joemalone9380]

nothing like having a versatile piece of kit around the place. great video .

[@seanworkman431]

Good machine for a small family operation, there is so much money in implements without having 2 or 3 tractors.

[@patkelly7999]

Great review Kurt and Puppo, very nice machine indeed💯👌👍🙏😎

[@bradleamon4466]

Looks like a very capable machine and very versatile lots of farmers have been conned to think they have to have the latest and greatest tractors which ads a lot more to your debt and the cows won't give any more milk

[@leonardjackman354]

Makes good sense it looks a strong versatile machine. Great review.

[@ginggur17]

Hello Mucka, this is a tidy piece of kit. 👍👍🇬🇧

[@daveshepherd5352]

That's some useful bit of kit Mucka with tons of potential. As you say it could save someone thousands of pounds.

[@stuartrance277]

What a great video as ever , thought it starting as a double whammy for us viewers , to start with we would be over to the dragline crane in the background !!!! Then onto this merlo , my , my have these things improved drastically, the old ones albeit a straight tele-handler were not so good & basic . Now looks lie a terrific versatile machine has evolved, very handy machine, can see it venturing into many sectors of work 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@newerafarmer]

Great insight into the Multifarmer!

[@davidhall5130]

I could imagine it being very useful for a hay and straw contractor to

[@pinkerton8212]

Well worth the wait mucker cracking review 👌🏻

[@andybeech1054]

A useful bit of kit, useful for many tasks. Great video 😊, do well 👌🏽 👌🏽

[@treestractorsandtimber33]

Looks like a bloody handy bit of kit!!

[@michaelcooke1672]

Great video as always.Well multifarmer looks like you put forward some very good points as to capability and drastic savings.

[@Andy-From-England]

Wow what a machine well documented mucker that bucket is huge

[@user-rw2um8ro2p]

Great video Lm it’s a very handy machine great to see it with the plough

[@spudhauler]

Looks like the farmer's modern version of the swiss army knife.👍

[@johnmooney5693]

Deadly video. That is a brilliant bit of kit 👍

[@stephenbrogden3777]

Awesome video as always but as you said let's people see you think out of the box and give food for thought 👍 what a great machine 👍👍

[@w056007568]

Excellent informative video about a somewhat unique machine. cab suspension most impressive.

[@damonens9478]

We have a telehandler on the feedlot, we don't have the multi farmer model but damn it's been a pretty good machine over all, don't know what we would do without one, it loaded 1000s of tons of silage over the years, great machine foe loading feed in my opinion

[@v666edd]

Fantastic piece of kit. I think a lot of stock farms will go down this road. The versatile/ Ford bi-directional didn’t quite take off here , which was a similar concept but this is Bob on 👌🏻

[@sheepdogman1]

Always fancied one of these just need to be able to afford one

[@paulatkinson2849]

There is that Cheshire cat grin we all used to hell of a thing that cab suspension tho 👍

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment, that Merlo is a fantastic machine.

[@StuNotStew]

💚 Cracking little machine 💚

[@chrislovejoy8249]

Nice vidio Mucker plus nice piece of kit keep um coming.👍🚜😊

[@peterfarbrace3604]

Very interesting machine, like you say can deffo see a place for it and am surprosed they have never taken off more - cost maybe an issue?? Great vid as always 👌

[@rossmarkle1713]

That thing is cool, and precisely that out of the box thinking. More people need to start doing just that (( thinking )) 👍😀

[@tomvarley1081]

Good to see you back. How are the dogs

[@LordMuck]

Doing well

[@ginggur17]

Just a simple question, please don’t punch me lol, would some people not be tempted to put a weight block on the rear linkage, so it could be more balanced on its loading capability, or, does it have a safety cut out to stop this occurring?

[@LordMuck]

That would be extremely irresponsible I can't possibly comment and would never do such a thing. Maybe... 😉

[@ginggur17]

@@LordMuck 🤣🤣🤣 atta boy. Hope ya well pal?

[@connermcleod3373]

Smart bit of kit that! Looks like some nice land for ploughing Kurt wish ours was like that!

[@kcag365]

Very good video 👌🏼 well presented and edited. Been looking forward to this video. Absolutely brilliant machine! 👍🏼

[@LordMuck]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billupstateny9151]

Very informative video 💯👌🍶

[@paulf2529]

These are decent enough, fine for a bit of topping pulling a roller etc.

[@mattwyatt2375]

Great vid kurt , great bit of kit can see it beening used on workshop days in substitute of a tractor as you can lift kit and repair then put the repaired kit on the the 3piont linkage to test .

[@benrichards7397]

They are a great bit of kit. Have used a multi farmer for timber work. Grab on the front and a wood processor on the rear. Just drop off the grab and bucket ready to load. Yes some merlo things are strange but they do make a decent machine

[@anthonymarsden8846]

Excellent review thank you 😊

[@kevinwillis9126]

Thanks Kurt excellent vid sir.. Take care....

[@LordMuck]

Cheers Kev 👍

[@paulcooper2897]

I'm sold! Now if I could only get the Mrs. to let me buy a little hobby farm I'd be all set!!!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Looks like a nice piece of equipment. I have not seen any of those in the USA, yet. Is the MultiFarmer owned by another company or stand alone company. Thanks for sharing this awesome toy. Thanks for the videos, sir.

[@LordMuck]

Merlo is a Family owned company in Italy

[@lynstoneham]

Very informative I'm looking at the MF44.9 to buy very interesting to see what it is capable of doing

[@jonnycsuperplumb765]

Great demo👍🏻. If i was a farmer & not a plumber id be interested 👍🏻

[@johnbarham7718]

I agree the suspension on mine is non existant., however the machine does almost anything. (lamp changes, man cage does guttering or getting at overgrown hedges etc. etc.)

[@buzzmurray-x4s]

Hi mucker as allways another great video . But and heres the but weve had a merlo for 7yrs and from day one its been constant oil leaks and breakdowns .worst being main ram going and hydro pump it constantly leaks around the gearbox even though its had 2 new seals . And as for the cab suspension when it goes wrong it breaks your back feels like the ram under the cab is coming up through the seat . I wouldnt have one as a hift

[@LordMuck]

It's 7 years old - this is new so you'd like to think they've ironed out the issues

[@gregshearer423]

They have there problems but where a used to work has 20 merlo and all the older ones are getting on for the 20 thousand hour mark and are still getting worked hard as ever and there some right rough fuckers driving them 😂 a lot of people hate them but a think there fairly decent machines

[@casto-]

Nice review on the merlo 👍. Funny enough mr H-S ag mentioned a multifarmer to me for my unconventional system and to be fair, it’d most likely work well

[@mwnciboo]

I like a Merlo - I've got a mate who runs one for various odd jobs, he has also used it as a towing unit for trailers. Bit of a Multi-tool, but the 3pt for heavy work (ploughing) is a non-starter.

[@LordMuck]

Why's it a non-starter ?

[@mwnciboo]

I think he has got so used to having big VALTRA's, with extra HP - he upscaled his ploughs. Smaller plough would do it, but not sure what it was TF38 or something. Otherwise I agree with you, useful. We did some Sillage work, and the Merlo was great for tedding, I ran the Baler in my AGROTRON. I am seriously tempted by a MERLO (Deutz Engine would make me happy with my AGRO) - I was looking at a JCB SKIDSTER. Here in South Wales / Vale of Glamorgan - Valtra's seem to be gaining popularity after Contractors were using them more and more. CLAAS as well.

[@LordMuck]

Then it's his fault for expecting it to perform like a large tractor.

[@johnburns8010]

Can mind of a renault tractor on the place i was that had a forklift mast on the back . The seat turned round and you had pedals and mast controls at the back . Not the same but a dual purpose tractor . It was the older all orange renaults so a fair while ago

[@johnburns8010]

I want to say it was a 781/4?

[@rustyshank912]

One of the things I like to do is try to figure how to do certain scenario I am not currently in. One was could I run my farm with four tractors out of the ones in have.The four came up with was New Holland TV140, Deutz D100 06 MFWD, Deutz Fahr agrotron 120 mkII, and Deutz Allis 6260. If they had to be new this Merlot could replace the TV140.

[@Darrenws111]

Great video LOVED it😊

[@tonyjob3525]

What a brilliant piece of kit.What will they think of next?

[@PaddyGun]

Id love to see one of these pulling a big fusion 4 baler down the road, would be some sight

[@neilporter3286]

Interesting machine, only thing I am left wondering is why (other than to demonstrate how good it is) you would want to switch out the cab suspension? Is there an operation you would use it for where “seat of the pants” feedback is necessary? (This is a serious question BTW).

[@LordMuck]

Restricted access in low buildings etc

[@joemcgarry6915]

Good video, I've always like the Merlo, I think they are underestimated on there ability to do the job by a lot of people.

[@corneliusanderson-t3y]

i have 2,amazing dont need anything else

[@Shahska1]

I have never seen one in person all I have ever seen used here in the US is tractors. I'm sure some may use them but seems more like a storing, stacking tool. Tractors do that but not always efficiently but who can afford all that equipment and then the fuel to operate it.

[@willjeffery2661]

Respectable piece of kit.

[@davida.p.9911]

Very nice!!! 😎

[@andrewjoyce7789]

Hi Mucker, In Australia the engineering businesses used to have a large crane with generally an adapted agricultural tractor often with the front axle removed. After a few years of light duties these tractors would start smoking like a dragon and I always suggested they put them on heavy plough work. They never did but that's their business.......

[@teeslunk]

They do the 360 telehandlers too.

[@tomcardale5596]

I suppose it's the other end of the spectrum from a loader tractor.

[@colin7334]

Did you give it ago on something with the pto? Interested to see how it would do with a power harrow

[@LordMuck]

There's footage of it on the rake etc

[@ajb542]

Would this work on the Norfolk broads on a new bailer even if the operator wears combat trousers ?

[@LordMuck]

You mean the Norfolk Broads National Park ?

[@ajb542]

@@LordMuck that’s the one

[@mmmbrrr3232]

For a large diary farm with deep pockets T7 Mulitfarmer and a little kubota. Would cover every job with just 3 tractors

[@Olliegunns]

Great review of a much misrepresented machine as you say. The only thing this video needs is more plough! How big can she go?!!! 😆

[@chrisfleming5109]

Could you not fit the plough onto a front linkage in place of the bucket then put a tiller on the back then you have a one pass machine? That would be a good video. Merlo would give you more money if you show that.

[@LordMuck]

Why would they give me more money ?

[@chrisfleming5109]

@@LordMuck because your bringing their product to everyone's attention and promoting their brand very well. Your vids are very creative and positive and your camera man or woman is impressive also.

[@LordMuck]

As long as the manufacturer and myself are happy, that's what matters. Bills have to be paid and costs covered but good content for the viewer is key 👍 Camera work is a joint effort but I'm lucky to have someone that can film and also operate kit

[@chrisfleming5109]

@@LordMuck yes ok but you have a very good way of presenting these vids yourself. You are polite, clear spoken, respectful and not full of shit and these elements are extremely important too. You can't describe yourself like this but I can and we all notice this so well done sir.

[@LordMuck]

Thank you Chris, it's much appreciated 😉

[@ertlerik]

Great video 👌

[@philgardener7018]

Great video. looks a handy machine. It would be fun to take it to a ploughing match

[@Jim-McKechnie]

Really surprised with the wheelgrip that’s got with the plough , one of those concepts that shouldn’t work but it just does…

[@pseudopetrus]

Nice!

[@putrid.p]

Weights on the linkage for increased lift capacity

[@excossack]

JCB fastrac meets telehandler?

[@danielsmith-wr3mk]

That’s a world away from the old 726 and 624 Sandersons😂. Looks a Solid and well a built machine. 👍👌

[@JACK11168]

Great video

[@alainfitton.9523]

I bet it's hard to keep straight I four wheel steer mode while ploughing lmao. I notice it has rams down to either axle. Are they articulated or something?

[@LordMuck]

Self levelling Alain

[@RichardDower]

Farming Simulator 25 😊

[@glenlockwood5401]

Do well a Swiss Army knife for farming ace

[@barriefarmsjr]

But what's it like to work on? I love the telehandler as a loader and we've had a jcb 535-60 for a few years now but that jcb is a POS. And it sucks to work on. I want a telehandler that is easy to repair and works good. The jcb definitely isn't that.

[@LordMuck]

Everything is there in front of you to work on and maintenance has been thought through by folk who have had to work on them.

[@barriefarmsjr]

@LordMuck I might have to look into getting one, too bad there aren't any affordable used ones in the states yet.

[@ferdinandgreen2979]

Nice one 🔝

[@carthstar]

It just makes sense

[@skipman8yard]

Great vidj what a versatile bit of kit 👌🏻👍👌🏻👍👌🏻👍👌🏻👍👌🏻👨‍🌾✊💯🏴‍☠️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@berkshirefarmgirl]

I really liked the merlo

[@martinnewbery3032]

Very good vid. A long overdue machine, as said more for not so big livestock farms, would like to know what sort of transmission it's has, especially when pulling a plough. I mean has it got a torque converter over ride??

[@LordMuck]

It's a CVT - it's basically two packs but does what the job requires.

[@richardphelan8414]

Mucker your having a hell of a lot of fun playing with the Telly ,here's the big question what the hell can't it do ,do they make a grapple for the front ?

[@LordMuck]

Grapple, fork, tines, bucket, clamshell, beak, etc, etc, etc

[@ludo9234]

But is the gearbox designed to handle this kind of work .

[@LordMuck]

What do you think ? They've tried and tested it for years

[@mbainbridgeson7668]

Yes I demonstrated that merlo brilliant 👍 I did round baling and ploughing

[@LordMuck]

What's it like on a baler ?

[@mbainbridgeson7668]

@@LordMuck yes really great 👍 tried it on my krone

[@mbainbridgeson7668]

There's some video on my Facebook

[@garethmcmahon9769]

Nice Sir, Merlo are the Fendt of the telehandlers. Am interested with such a short arse how it maintains stability?

[@LordMuck]

Magic ? 😂 I think it's to do with sensors but you'd think it had 2 ton on the rear...now there's a thought...no.

[@Marqan]

Warning: Thanks to this video I'm now obsessed with Telehandlers. Would a skid steer be more efficient? Probably, but I'll get a telehandler. Would I need the strength of a wheel loader? Yes, but I'll take the telehandler, thanks! Do I only have space a forklift? Exactly, but we can just destroy that wall right there and voilá, the telehandler can fit in as well! This video also gave me an unrealistic expectation of telehandlers having a 3-point linkage. But no, the Merlo Multifarmer is special, and I shouldn't expect that from other telehandlers, it's just not fair to them. Fortunately my obsession starts and ends within the confines of video games. However my warning is no less serious because of that!

[@russellpetrie119]

great vlog i get it no brainer and you can also hire a second tractor for a second machine for seasonal field work too whats the price point and hp?

[@LordMuck]

I like your thinking 👌🏼