[jeepfreak81]

I spent at least 4-5 hours hauling brush out of my woods starting on Friday. I picked up a root grapple at auction cheap. I like it better than my bucket grapple for this tractor. Today is day 6, and there is still flame on my pile out there this morning.

 

[bbaXJ]

Grapple is definitely on my list eventually. So far I've resisted but I know once I have one I'll kick myself for not buying one sooner. I should just go over and try out my dad's to help with my decision one way or the other.

Thank you for burning that godawful grill, I wish more people would follow suit.

 

[jeepfreak81]

Grapple is definitely on my list eventually. So far I've resisted but I know once I have one I'll kick myself for not buying one sooner. I should just go over and try out my dad's to help with my decision one way or the other.

Thank you for burning that godawful grill, I wish more people would follow suit.

You will absolutely kick yourself. I loved my bucket grapple, but I got tired of popping it off when I wanted to do serious bucket work. My tractor just does not have the lift capacity to lose 250lbs. Though that is partly due to the previous owner putting on an oversize bucket too. I would not mind a smaller bucket.

 

[COYOTE]

Seriously considering buying this. Anyone with experience with Yanmar? 2020 YT359C $35,000 850hrs Looks clean

 

[Mich Trailblazer]

Yanmar = John Deere, just not green and lower price tag. If you are in that shop in the picture above- if you walk over to that green tractor by the over-head door, lift the hood and look at the engine tag it would say Yanmar on it.

Last I knew, Yanmar Japan, builds all of John Deere's tractors 25 HP to 125 HP, ships them unassembled to either Savannah or Charleston - then to the "assembly" plant in Augusta.

So plus side of that option: 1. same quality as a JD; 2. parts are available at JD dealer; 3. you might even get a JD dealer to service it as well.

 

[roll-bar Bob]

Seriously considering buying this. Anyone with experience with Yanmar? 2020 YT359C $35,000 850hrs Looks clean

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For that kind of money go buy a new tractor I picked up one of these 2.5 years ago and love it, use it all the time, have around 500 hours on it and those are my hours not someone else.




2023 TYM Tractors Series 4 T574 Cab U000865 | UTS Equipment Company / United Truck Sales

2024 TYM Tractors Series 4 T574 Cab U000865 | UTS Equipment Company

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[booblinker]

Damn it, I took this week off to do tractor work, and the rain is screwing me. Stil getting it done, but much more clean up/yard leveling needed after.

 

[roll-bar Bob]

Damn it, I took this week off to do tractor work, and the rain is screwing me. Stil getting it done, but much more clean up/yard leveling needed after.

I know what that is all about my last few loads of sand had a lot of clay mixed in with them which makes for some real hard shit when it is dry but can turn into pudding when loose and whet.

RBB

 

[booblinker]

I know what that is all about my last few loads of sand had a lot of clay mixed in with them which makes for some real hard shit when it is dry but can turn into pudding when loose and whet.

RBB

Was 95% dug out, was hoping to do a little more, but at this I think I might just start dropping the crushed concrete in.

 

[stevejhonson7179]

It's great that you're considering a compact tractor for maintaining your wooded sand dune. Kubota is a reputable brand known for its durable and reliable machines. When checking out the used Kubota, be sure to inspect the maintenance records and ask about any attachments or accessories included. It's a smart move to seek advice from experienced tractor enthusiasts to ensure you make the right choice for your needs. Happy tractor hunting.

 

[Mihlfeldl2005]

^^^^banned.... Not dealing with these bots. Just gonna start swinging the ban hammer

 

[roll-bar Bob]

Seriously considering buying this. Anyone with experience with Yanmar? 2020 YT359C $35,000 850hrs Looks clean

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UPDATE ???

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

FWIW...

If anyone is using a loader on your compact tractor, I wanted to mention that the rear tires on my Kubota L2501 are liquid-filled, but I still added a ballast box on the rear; it has made a HUGE difference. I picked my box up lightly-used (built on the Tractor Supply Carry All frame), and filled it with 57 stone (driveway stone). I'm guessing it's around 750-800 lbs. I then used a bunch of QuickFist clamps to organize a bunch of the tools I regularly use around our property.

The additional weight on the rear of the tractor makes a big difference when I'm moving rocks or dirt, and my tools are always well-organized and easy to access when doing work.

 

[wave_crusher]

FWIW...

If anyone is using a loader on your compact tractor, I wanted to mention that the rear tires on my Kubota L2501 are liquid-filled, but I still added a ballast box on the rear; it has made a HUGE difference. I picked my box up lightly-used (built on the Tractor Supply Carry All frame), and filled it with 57 stone (driveway stone). I'm guessing it's around 750-800 lbs. I then used a bunch of QuickFist clamps to organize a bunch of the tools I regularly use around our property.

The additional weight on the rear of the tractor makes a big difference when I'm moving rocks or dirt, and my tools are always well-organized and easy to access when doing work.

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Definitely great advice!

I almost always have some sort of 3pt attachment on the back of our tractor so it serves the same purpose. Though it should be noted that a 6ft brush hog is significantly better suited as a counter weight than a little 6ft york rake 🤣

 

[roll-bar Bob]

I agree, I often use a 6' hog with a hunk of sidewalk added to the rear, makes a huge difference. I would love to have the time to build something more practical but I already have my hands full of other projects.

 

[bbaXJ]

Definitely great advice!

I almost always have some sort of 3pt attachment on the back of our tractor so it serves the same purpose. Though it should be noted that a 6ft brush hog is significantly better suited as a counter weight than a little 6ft york rake 🤣

A ballast box is still noticeably better than many implements, in some cases because it simply weighs more, in many others because it's so much more compact. I've done it both ways and the ballast box is infinitely better for what I do since I'm usually in somewhat tight areas and don't have to worry about the huge swing of the implement behind me.

I have a bin strapped to the top of mine with fuel, gloves, spare chainsaw chains, random straps and chains, and whatever I might need for the day's project. I haven't added tool holders yet but will eventually, usually I just lay them sideways between the bin and top hook and they stay in place till I get to wherever I'm working. I do have dual chainsaw holders built onto my quick hitch and I use those A LOT since much of what I use the tractor for is firewood processing.

 

[wave_crusher]

A ballast box is still noticeably better than many implements, in some cases because it simply weighs more, in many others because it's so much more compact. I've done it both ways and the ballast box is infinitely better for what I do since I'm usually in somewhat tight areas and don't have to worry about the huge swing of the implement behind me.

I have a bin strapped to the top of mine with fuel, gloves, spare chainsaw chains, random straps and chains, and whatever I might need for the day's project. I haven't added tool holders yet but will eventually, usually I just lay them sideways between the bin and top hook and they stay in place till I get to wherever I'm working. I do have dual chainsaw holders built onto my quick hitch and I use those A LOT since much of what I use the tractor for is firewood processing.

I can see the box being much more practical...I've just never invested time or money in one since I'm almost always using the 3pt attachment for the project i'm working on; though the more compact size would be a huge bonus for a lot of stuff I do!

I've seen people build their own or just make a big ass concrete box with 3pt attachment points on it. I wonder if it would be feasible to build one out of like a shipping container that an ATV comes in? There's several dealers right by me that have lots of metal and wood shipping crates that seem like they would be a perfect starting point for a homemade ballast box.

I love the tool storage on top of it! Holding a chain saw is something i've beent trying to figure out for a while. I don't want a holder mounted to the side of the loader arms, as I see it getting torn off in a hurry, I don't want it mounted to the ROPS as I also fold the rops down and up often, and mounting it lower on the ROPS would seem to impede my seeing the 3pt arms for ground work.....I do like the idea of mounting it to the quick hitch...any pics of yours????

 

[bbaXJ]

I can see the box being much more practical...I've just never invested time or money in one since I'm almost always using the 3pt attachment for the project i'm working on; though the more compact size would be a huge bonus for a lot of stuff I do!

I've seen people build their own or just make a big ass concrete box with 3pt attachment points on it. I wonder if it would be feasible to build one out of like a shipping container that an ATV comes in? There's several dealers right by me that have lots of metal and wood shipping crates that seem like they would be a perfect starting point for a homemade ballast box.

I love the tool storage on top of it! Holding a chain saw is something i've beent trying to figure out for a while. I don't want a holder mounted to the side of the loader arms, as I see it getting torn off in a hurry, I don't want it mounted to the ROPS as I also fold the rops down and up often, and mounting it lower on the ROPS would seem to impede my seeing the 3pt arms for ground work.....I do like the idea of mounting it to the quick hitch...any pics of yours????

Lots of people build their own. I've seen them built out of plastic barrels and trash cans with draw bars stuck through the middle. I knew I wanted one so I rolled it in with my 0% financing and called it a day. I could have easily built one but the time and materials just weren't worth it to me for the $3.50 a month it cost to roll into the financing. I did have to modify this one to work with my quick hitch but that wasn't a big deal. FWIW my dad got a cheap one from Titan Attachments that he's happy with and worked with the QH right out of the box. Mine comes in right around 600lb. 100lb for the box, plus 500lb of concrete, old brake rotors and drums, etc. I offered to help hide the body of my buddy's cunt of an ex wife in there for him too, but he didn't take me up on it. By now he probably wishes he had since she's still alive and still a cunt.

The tool storage is just a $17 stackable bin from Menard's held down to eye bolts with a couple bungees, that way I can remove it when I'm storing the ballast box outside and not have to worry about the stuff in it getting trashed. I left the concrete about 1" below the top of the ballast box so it nests in there nicely and doesn't budge.

These are the chainsaw mounts. Each one is 2 pieces of leftover Trex decking with the center hogged out. They work great, just made a huge mess of plastic routering the centers out. I angled them for ground clearance and ease of access from next to the machine, but if you're using the rear PTO you'd want to orient them more vertical so they clear the shaft.

 

[wave_crusher]

Lots of people build their own. I've seen them built out of plastic barrels and trash cans with draw bars stuck through the middle. I knew I wanted one so I rolled it in with my 0% financing and called it a day. I could have easily built one but the time and materials just weren't worth it to me for the $3.50 a month it cost to roll into the financing. I did have to modify this one to work with my quick hitch but that wasn't a big deal. FWIW my dad got a cheap one from Titan Attachments that he's happy with and worked with the QH right out of the box. Mine comes in right around 600lb. 100lb for the box, plus 500lb of concrete, old brake rotors and drums, etc. I offered to help hide the body of my buddy's cunt of an ex wife in there for him too, but he didn't take me up on it. By now he probably wishes he had since she's still alive and still a cunt.

The tool storage is just a $17 stackable bin from Menard's held down to eye bolts with a couple bungees, that way I can remove it when I'm storing the ballast box outside and not have to worry about the stuff in it getting trashed. I left the concrete about 1" below the top of the ballast box so it nests in there nicely and doesn't budge.

These are the chainsaw mounts. Each one is 2 pieces of leftover Trex decking with the center hogged out. They work great, just made a huge mess of plastic routering the centers out. I angled them for ground clearance and ease of access from next to the machine, but if you're using the rear PTO you'd want to orient them more vertical so they clear the shaft.

Damn is that a slick setup...i've never thought of using pieces of composite decking! I am probably going to go that route as I'm pretty sure I know a guy with random cut off pieces of composite decking

also

. I offered to help hide the body of my buddy's cunt of an ex wife in there for him too, but he didn't take me up on it. By now he probably wishes he had since she's still alive and still a cunt.

This had my fawking rolling 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[bbaXJ]

Damn is that a slick setup...i've never thought of using pieces of composite decking! I am probably going to go that route as I'm pretty sure I know a guy with random cut off pieces of composite decking

Thanks. Could always buy a single 8ft piece from one of the big box stores for ~$20 and have enough material for 2 full holders as well. I've seen people use standard PT wood deck boards too, but I had a bunch of Trex scrap anyway from a deck build so I upcycled it. The dog spikes or whatever they're called on the saws are chewing up the end of the boards a bit but not enough to affect function whatsoever. At this rate I'll only get a measly 20 years or so out of the holders 🤣