Fixed my tractor problem update

[4x4American]

I never learnt mechanics so fixing my old tractor my self was out of the question
I can build almost any kind of structure and I'm good at interior trim work.
I wish I was learned some mechanic skill I envy those that can

And vicey versy...that's why there are people out there making a living doing what they do best.  I can do welding and mechanic work, but I've been hiring out a good chunk of it because I gotta keep the saws fed.  And I hear ya on the full size backhoe but we probably are in them for similar $ but then again I got some repairs to do to the ole girl, happens when you get something with 4000 hrs on it, have enough repairs to do to it, cat quoted me at 10 g's to fix it if murphy got in there,,, but they'll finance it over 2 or 3 years, gotta fill out the app yet, what da hell . we'll never get out of this world alive

[bandmiller2]

Brother Bruno don't fret about your mechanical abilities for its a two edged sword. If your a mechanic you always end up with old cast offs and rarely get anything new. Frank C.

[ladylake]

Nice grapple that will work great for logs, now you need a dedicated fork machine like a rough terrain forklift or front end loader or skid steer.  Steve

[Bruno of NH]

Used the new tractor and grapple to load hemlock on the mill today .
I liked the grapple for loading the mill better than I thought .
I didn't need the forks today
I just stacked and stickered the order on my mill saw horses and will load it with straps when the customer comes to get it.
He's been here before

[Magicman]

Congratulations on your "fix".  Now remember Rule #1:  Don't lend it out!!!

[Bruno of NH]

You are right MM
I need to learn the word no some times

[newoodguy78]

Now that's the way to fix that problem  8)

[YellowHammer]

Congratulations on your "fix".  Now remember Rule #1:  Don't lend it out!!!

That's a fact! 

[Darrel]

If I need to barrow a tractor, I also barrow the operator.

[Bruno of NH]

If I need to barrow a tractor, I also barrow the operator.

That's what i was doing
I never got in the skid steer i paid the guy to work with me
He was great help though

[Bruno of NH]

Well I put about 10 hours on the new tractor so I thought a give a review of it so far.
It can lift a lot more than my last tractor and has power to spare.
It seams to use more fuel but with the emission stuff you have to run it with your foot in it.
I have stayed away from the brand when I bought my last 2 tractors because of the fit and finish but this tractor is on par with all the others even has an air ride seat
If you don't own a grapple get one !!

[Peter Drouin]

Good to hear it's working out. 8) 8)

[samandothers]

Grapples are great!  Best tool I have.

[4x4American]

I need to get a grapple for sure.  The forks are ok but a grapple I could see being far superior.  What grapple do you have the frost bite?  I gotta see if they make one for the Cat IT attachment

[Bruno of NH]

4x4 it's a Sundown looks like a frost bite
It's made in Europe but comes out of Mass
It's great for moving logs
It looks like any plate will mount on it

[Bruno of NH]

4x4 here is some pics of my grapple
I was at a welding shop in Claremont NH last month and they where building a custom mount for a Fransgard grapple it has a bigger opening than mine or the frost bite a guy in VT sells them

  

  

 

[4x4American]

Ahh I see how it works so pretty much they sell the grapple and you make your own mount? I think I would break that one in short order lol the mounts on the cat are like 1.5" steel, I'll have to grab a picture of it sometime if I can merember

[crowhill]

Nice looking set-up! The right tools sure help and that grapple looks like the right tool! Way to go Bruno!

[Crusarius]

Anybody ever try using a set of forks with a grapple? is it best of both worlds? or always in the way?

[4x4American]

Here is the mount I'd need for a grapple.

[Bruno of NH]

4x4 google the Fransgard grapple it would be heavy enough for your kind of mount.
The welding shop I seen it at was making a mount similar to yours
They are known for that kind of work

[Crusarius]

4x4 that would be pretty easy to make a grapple for that. could even be a bolt on unit.

Use the main arms for the pivot and mount a single ram in the center.

Let me at it

[4x4American]

Yea I could do it but I'm swamped with sawmill work I aint got time fo dat.  Save more $ by paying someone to do it.  What I was originally saying was that the one he posted didnt look like it would hold up to my abuse lol

[Peter Drouin]

Forks, a bucket and grapple can be handy.


  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 
Forks good for problem log.  :D :D.


 
Firewood.
I say get what you can, to make the job easier. You will get more wood cut.

[4x4American]

I like that kinda grapple too peter.  I'm prolly not gonna be getting one anytime soon but I definitely think i will in the future.  Could save alot of time and aggravation.  Especially handling rough scraggwood