Bent front end loader brush rake.

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tomfifield said:
I got this unit as the cost was good but it is made from soft steel and the tines bend. I do some tricks to try to straighten them out but the are never the same. I have a lot of brush to move with over 400 trees down and I want to be able to pick up logs as well. Does any one have any recommendations of a good set that will hold up? I have a Kabota 3400 and I could use a 4' or 5' rake. Thanks for any help. this is the one I got now it shows it picking up a big log but they must have rolled it on to the forks as if you hit the dirt they may bend.


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Over working that set-up will destroy your bucket.
 
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tomfifield said:
I think you are right, another good reason to get the right tool for the job.
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I went to the dealer and ordered the unit. I also have to upgrade my FEL to a use the quick change mount, and this means I also bought a new bucket. It cost me a bit but I think the convininse will be worth it. Thanks all for your input you helped me make up my mind to do things the right way.
 
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Often you get what you pay for. Having said that, I have seen the highest quality stone forks bent. I borrowed one years ago and thought I would straighten some bent tines in my appreciation of borrowing it. Forget it, I couldn't do it and wondered how he bent them with a NH SS in the first place.
 
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I went down and ordered it from my dealer and just as I was afraid I need to put the universal skid steer system on the FEEL arms. This also means a new bucket. It will cost extra but having a quick change system is a blessing in disguise.
 
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tomfifield said:
I went down and ordered it from my dealer and just as I was afraid I need to put the universal skid steer system on the FEEL arms. This also means a new bucket. It will cost extra but having a quick change system is a blessing in disguise.
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You could still use your bucket. You can cut off the ears that connect to the loader and weld on a quick attach plate. That what I did when I put a SSQA on my loader. Plate was around $100.
 
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