Robert M
Member
I am buying a tractor (90-100 hp probably Deutz Agrofarm 420DT) with FEL and I would like some advice on the best attachments that I can get for my money. The FEL comes with a standard utility bucket and I am thinking I will want a 4-1 bucket.
I have never had a FEL but anticipate using it to:
- load gravel, sand, soil
- level sites for water tanks and landscaping in our garden
- lifting things eg. pull out old fence posts, heavy implements, fence posts and long pipes into holes when I want to extend machinery shed, beams, rafters etc.
- carrying things such as logs, posts, soil (short distances)
It sounds like 4-1 bucket will do most of what I want and maybe a grapple attachment. Would it be useful to keep the standard utility bucket and add a grapple using the 3rd hydraulic service on the FEL (which is also used to run the 4-1 bucket)? I have seen a standard bucket that has plates that are bolted on each end that can be taken off to allow logs to sit in the bucket (protruding out each end) and I imagine adding a grapple would allow logs to be carried in the bucket more securely than "clamping" with 4-1 bucket.
Also more generally are there times when it is better to use utility bucket than 4-1 bucket?
I am also interested in if I can use buckets that fit skid steers on FEL. I am interested because there are a lot more second hand buckets on the market for skid steers than for FELs. The loader I am considering is CRX 360 Plus loader.
cheers
Robert
I have never had a FEL but anticipate using it to:
- load gravel, sand, soil
- level sites for water tanks and landscaping in our garden
- lifting things eg. pull out old fence posts, heavy implements, fence posts and long pipes into holes when I want to extend machinery shed, beams, rafters etc.
- carrying things such as logs, posts, soil (short distances)
It sounds like 4-1 bucket will do most of what I want and maybe a grapple attachment. Would it be useful to keep the standard utility bucket and add a grapple using the 3rd hydraulic service on the FEL (which is also used to run the 4-1 bucket)? I have seen a standard bucket that has plates that are bolted on each end that can be taken off to allow logs to sit in the bucket (protruding out each end) and I imagine adding a grapple would allow logs to be carried in the bucket more securely than "clamping" with 4-1 bucket.
Also more generally are there times when it is better to use utility bucket than 4-1 bucket?
I am also interested in if I can use buckets that fit skid steers on FEL. I am interested because there are a lot more second hand buckets on the market for skid steers than for FELs. The loader I am considering is CRX 360 Plus loader.
cheers
Robert