Missouri Pioneer
Gold Member
When shopping for a bigger tractor last year, my former tractor dealer neighbor advised me NOT to get a cab tractor. Terrible advice. I ignored him and am thrilled with my air conditioned and heated cab.
When considering a grapple purchase, I followed our own Island Tractor's advice and bought a 48" light weight grapple - introducing WildKat to this forum - and have been working that grapple to death. Yesterday we cut and moved over 40 honey locust trees up to 18" thick. I could not be any happier with that purchase.
Box blade: The collective advice from this forum was buy heavy and get hydraulic rippers if possible. Great advice which I followed. To that I would add, get a galvanized one (Modern Manufacturing). It's a hoss.
My experience with this forum has been great. I would encourage anyone contemplating a major purchase to do your homework, review prior threads, and learn from the experience of others. Thanks to TBN and my cyberspace neighbors who contribute.
When considering a grapple purchase, I followed our own Island Tractor's advice and bought a 48" light weight grapple - introducing WildKat to this forum - and have been working that grapple to death. Yesterday we cut and moved over 40 honey locust trees up to 18" thick. I could not be any happier with that purchase.
Box blade: The collective advice from this forum was buy heavy and get hydraulic rippers if possible. Great advice which I followed. To that I would add, get a galvanized one (Modern Manufacturing). It's a hoss.
My experience with this forum has been great. I would encourage anyone contemplating a major purchase to do your homework, review prior threads, and learn from the experience of others. Thanks to TBN and my cyberspace neighbors who contribute.