rj0530
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Hello Everyone. My name is Rob Johnson and I am in the process of purchasing my first tractor. Given that I needed everything and my hatred for big long payments, I am purchasing a 04 Branson 4020 with a BL20 FEL and not sure on the backhoe but looks to be a good sized one. Comes with a quality 18' dove tail trailer, bush hog, box blade and some kind of rake..the only issue is that I need to add a grapple to be able to do what I need to do with it, which is primarily tree/brush type stuff. A couple questions.
Would I be better off going with a true grapple/rake or do the ones that attach to the bucket do well with limbs and good sized trees?
What is the most cost efficient way to add the needed hydraulics to run the grapple? I'm paying cash for the package I'm buying and need to do this the right way but also mind my pennies.. is this something that a person with decent abilities and no hydro knowledge attempt this or should I try to find someone near me to install for me? Would I be able to get a factory set up for this age tractor? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Would I be better off going with a true grapple/rake or do the ones that attach to the bucket do well with limbs and good sized trees?
What is the most cost efficient way to add the needed hydraulics to run the grapple? I'm paying cash for the package I'm buying and need to do this the right way but also mind my pennies.. is this something that a person with decent abilities and no hydro knowledge attempt this or should I try to find someone near me to install for me? Would I be able to get a factory set up for this age tractor? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.