Mark - did that WRLong quote include the cost of the hydraulic runs and controls up front? I've got Kubota's third function valve set for the grapple up front. In the back, I've got two remotes, and power beyond.
I thought I could get away with a narrow 4-n-1 because I'm going to get an 84" box blade in back covering all my tire tracks. So the 4-n-1 can be used as a first pass and the box blade will be the finisher. A narrow bucket would also be better for filling my smaller trailers and the dump box on my Polaris Ranger.
Island and Red Rocker - the light duty Millonzi 48" is definitely at the top of my list for grapples. I'm sure I can get a lot done with it and if I compliment it with a dedicated stumper/rocker like Wildcat's and a 4-n-1 like Wildcat's or WRLong's then I can do the heavy duty work with these dedicated implements.
MtnHome17 and Hammy - your heavy duty clam grapple suggestion still has me thinking before I pull the trigger on a Millonzi. There could be a key advantage with this clam grapple if I could really put the lower tines down about 2" into the trail surface and SLOWLY drive forward stirring up rocks and breaking roots. I don't think I could do that with the Millonzi style grapple. This first pass would certainly make things easier for the box blade and I could work on any larger rocks and stumps I found first. I just worry that trying to use a tractor for dozer type work is going to damage the loader.
I also here you about changing implements. With our 15 mile ski trail network, there are times when I can be working 2 miles away from the barn so I have to pick the right implement for that day's work.
Still thinking, but you can see my choice is finally down to - 3 lighter duty tools built and designed for specific purposes vs. 1 heavy duty tool trying to do everything.
- Mike
I thought I could get away with a narrow 4-n-1 because I'm going to get an 84" box blade in back covering all my tire tracks. So the 4-n-1 can be used as a first pass and the box blade will be the finisher. A narrow bucket would also be better for filling my smaller trailers and the dump box on my Polaris Ranger.
Island and Red Rocker - the light duty Millonzi 48" is definitely at the top of my list for grapples. I'm sure I can get a lot done with it and if I compliment it with a dedicated stumper/rocker like Wildcat's and a 4-n-1 like Wildcat's or WRLong's then I can do the heavy duty work with these dedicated implements.
MtnHome17 and Hammy - your heavy duty clam grapple suggestion still has me thinking before I pull the trigger on a Millonzi. There could be a key advantage with this clam grapple if I could really put the lower tines down about 2" into the trail surface and SLOWLY drive forward stirring up rocks and breaking roots. I don't think I could do that with the Millonzi style grapple. This first pass would certainly make things easier for the box blade and I could work on any larger rocks and stumps I found first. I just worry that trying to use a tractor for dozer type work is going to damage the loader.
I also here you about changing implements. With our 15 mile ski trail network, there are times when I can be working 2 miles away from the barn so I have to pick the right implement for that day's work.
Still thinking, but you can see my choice is finally down to - 3 lighter duty tools built and designed for specific purposes vs. 1 heavy duty tool trying to do everything.
- Mike