Which boom pole for L2800?

familyman · 05-23-2007, 10:36 PM

There have been several occasions where I have had to skid trees across a property and cut them up, and in the past I've simply used chain . My friend has the opportunity to clear a fair number of big (60-80') trees off someones yard and I'd like to use my tractor to help (and obtain alot of free firewood in the process). I've seen posts from members using a boom pole for this purpose, and would like to get some recommendations. I prefer to buy better quality/heavier built attachments.

Soundguy · 05-23-2007, 11:19 PM

The size of your tractor will likely be the limiting factor.. not the boom pole. I have a cheap 49$ TSC boom pole.. A the end of it I could make a 33hp diesel front end come up if I had enough load weight... even thought the pole was rated for 1000# only..

Soundguy

familyman · 05-24-2007, 10:05 AM

The one TSC lists now is more expensive and only rated for 500lbs. I'll have to find another.

Soundguy · 05-24-2007, 11:12 AM

You do realize that you can always lift from the mid point.. some have a hook mid way up for just that..

Be carefull skidding logs... SCUT and UT weren't specifically designed for that.. keep your whits about you.

Soundguy

familyman · 05-24-2007, 01:46 PM

I've never used a boom pole before, thanks for the info about the mid-point. (Now to find some whits)

mjfox6 · 05-24-2007, 02:13 PM

Try these threads:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...boom-pole.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/o...ing-tongs.html

I had to cut out a little firewood when I was skidding to fill up the bucket, that helped keep the front end down. I still had to use the brakes to steer a couple of times on the side of hills. HST is real nice for skidding, you can just take your foot off the pedal if the front end comes up.

familyman · 05-25-2007, 10:20 PM

Thanks for those. I'm going to look at a Mahindra pole next week, it looks to be more substantial than the TSC unit. That tool could be real handy.

familyman · 05-29-2007, 10:34 PM

Maybe, this boom pole!!

Got it from local fabricator and trailer builder, Ringo Hill Utility Trailers, Farm Equipment, and Truck Bodies.
1,000 lb. version, $99.00. The online catalogue hasn't been updated for prices (this item is listed online for $70, which is no longer correct), but compared to the boom pole at TSC (500 lbs. rated, $150+) this is a real bargain.
I tested it by lifting my 800 lb. boxblade, which was apparently not a challenge.

crbr · 05-29-2007, 11:01 PM

Very nice. Thanks for the pics. I may have to look into this. What do you use as the front ballast?

familyman · 05-29-2007, 11:07 PM

The front-end loader didn't show in the pic, but you bring up a good point. I know I'll need weights in the near future, but haven't looked into it yet.

05-23-2007, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
familyman Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, Pa Posts: 418	Which boom pole for L2800? There have been several occasions where I have had to skid trees across a property and cut them up, and in the past I've simply used chain . My friend has the opportunity to clear a fair number of big (60-80') trees off someones yard and I'd like to use my tractor to help (and obtain alot of free firewood in the process). I've seen posts from members using a boom pole for this purpose, and would like to get some recommendations. I prefer to buy better quality/heavier built attachments. __________________ Kubota L2800DT, LA 463 FEL, Woods BH80-X backhoe, Befco 6' BB, Woods RM59, Woods LR72 I work, therefore I am.

05-23-2007, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Soundguy Super Star Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Central florida Posts: 19,140	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? The size of your tractor will likely be the limiting factor.. not the boom pole. I have a cheap 49$ TSC boom pole.. A the end of it I could make a 33hp diesel front end come up if I had enough load weight... even thought the pole was rated for 1000# only.. Soundguy

05-24-2007, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
familyman Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, Pa Posts: 418	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? The one TSC lists now is more expensive and only rated for 500lbs. I'll have to find another. __________________ Kubota L2800DT, LA 463 FEL, Woods BH80-X backhoe, Befco 6' BB, Woods RM59, Woods LR72 I work, therefore I am.

05-24-2007, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Soundguy Super Star Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Central florida Posts: 19,140	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? You do realize that you can always lift from the mid point.. some have a hook mid way up for just that.. Be carefull skidding logs... SCUT and UT weren't specifically designed for that.. keep your whits about you. Soundguy

05-24-2007, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
familyman Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, Pa Posts: 418	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? I've never used a boom pole before, thanks for the info about the mid-point. (Now to find some whits) __________________ Kubota L2800DT, LA 463 FEL, Woods BH80-X backhoe, Befco 6' BB, Woods RM59, Woods LR72 I work, therefore I am.

05-24-2007, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
mjfox6 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NE Mississippi Posts: 155	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? Try these threads: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...boom-pole.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/o...ing-tongs.html I had to cut out a little firewood when I was skidding to fill up the bucket, that helped keep the front end down. I still had to use the brakes to steer a couple of times on the side of hills. HST is real nice for skidding, you can just take your foot off the pedal if the front end comes up.

05-25-2007, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
familyman Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, Pa Posts: 418	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? Thanks for those. I'm going to look at a Mahindra pole next week, it looks to be more substantial than the TSC unit. That tool could be real handy. __________________ Kubota L2800DT, LA 463 FEL, Woods BH80-X backhoe, Befco 6' BB, Woods RM59, Woods LR72 I work, therefore I am.

05-29-2007, 10:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
familyman Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, Pa Posts: 418	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? Maybe, this boom pole!! Got it from local fabricator and trailer builder, Ringo Hill Utility Trailers, Farm Equipment, and Truck Bodies. 1,000 lb. version, $99.00. The online catalogue hasn't been updated for prices (this item is listed online for $70, which is no longer correct), but compared to the boom pole at TSC (500 lbs. rated, $150+) this is a real bargain. I tested it by lifting my 800 lb. boxblade, which was apparently not a challenge. __________________ Kubota L2800DT, LA 463 FEL, Woods BH80-X backhoe, Befco 6' BB, Woods RM59, Woods LR72 I work, therefore I am.

05-29-2007, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
crbr Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 783	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? Very nice. Thanks for the pics. I may have to look into this. What do you use as the front ballast?

05-29-2007, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
familyman Gold Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, Pa Posts: 418	Re: Which boom pole for L2800? The front-end loader didn't show in the pic, but you bring up a good point. I know I'll need weights in the near future, but haven't looked into it yet. __________________ Kubota L2800DT, LA 463 FEL, Woods BH80-X backhoe, Befco 6' BB, Woods RM59, Woods LR72 I work, therefore I am.

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