One of the real great parts of TBN is people like you sharing how things go together, especially with lots of photos. It is a real help to all of us considering getting something like this.
Not sure I should ask this question, but hopefully nobody will get upset. How much should I set aside to purchase one of these?
Also figure ~$200-$250 for a hydraulic cylinder & hoses a good source is surpluss center or your local farm store.
Lasty - I hope you already have a rear hydraulic remote - that set me back $500 for the new holland kit plus 3 hours of my time to put it in (just wrapped up the job). Should have bought that with the tractor - it was $300 4 years ago
All told I'm into it for about $1,800. Hayrides with my daughter - priceless