I saw some videos on stump bucket attachments, particularly the ones with the grapple. Started to interest me. But then I looked into it and saw a couple threads on here that said you’re likely to damage your front end loader. But most of those seemed to be talking about somewhat smaller tractors. I’ve got a Kioto DK 45 SE. I’m talking about mostly doing brush with removing trees probably maximum 8 inch diameter. Would you guys still recommend against it. Also looking to use it to transplant trees around the yard. And any recommendations. Seems like most of the videos are on Titan, Tomahawk and GWT
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The length of a stump bucket increases the leverage on the loader - especially what you might inadvertently apply with the bucket nosed somewhat downward. If the tilt circuit is centered and you push hard, the pressure in the tilt cylinders can go sky high and damage the cylinders ... or even the arms. But keeping this in mind and with reasonable care you should be ok.