PRF
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- Joined
- Dec 21, 2012
- Messages
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- Location
- Connecticut
- Tractor
- 2012 Kubota L5740, 1970 IH 2444, John Deere x485
I've been researching root grapples since I bought the Kubota L5740 back in December. I've sent many of you folks private message and read a ton of threads here on TBN.. I decided on this Land Pride for several reasons, but was a little concerned about the weight (880 lbs. I believe) but it seems like it will be fine for my needs.. I tried it out as soon as I got it on with no ballast except the loaded tires, and it is quite heavy, so I remembered the old ballast barrel my brothers made for our old IH 2000 about a hundred years ago.. Dug it out and put it on this morning and it's much better balanced.. I haven't tried lifting anything too heavy, but have a plan to add more ballast weight if needed, and it will be removable.. OK, I know that pictures are mandatory here on TBN so I'll try :smile:. Thanks for looking, love this forum !!!
Testing it out Sunday before adding ballast..Needs ballast for sure, so went real easy.
Much better now..
I figure this is somewhere between 300-400 lbs. but really don't know. Planning to modify it to add removable weights.
Testing it out Sunday before adding ballast..Needs ballast for sure, so went real easy.
Much better now..
I figure this is somewhere between 300-400 lbs. but really don't know. Planning to modify it to add removable weights.