Not really. Probably just keep it for future projects. Heck I bought a bulldozer for a project and haven’t used it in over a year. I start it up and move it around every month or so but haven’t used it.
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Not really. Probably just keep it for future projects. Heck I bought a bulldozer for a project and haven’t used it in over a year. I start it up and move it around every month or so but haven’t used it.
Those are pretty neat. From the looks of it they ship them direct from factory with no dealer network?
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Other than the physical size and space maneuverability...and the weight on lawns etc...the only difference between big machines and little machines is the time it takes to complete a task...Some peeps that are used to using commercial sized machines and getting things done smartly...may get frustrated with smaller, lighter machines...
...Using bigger/heavier implements designed for full sized tractors do not always work well on smaller CUTS etc. even if they do attach OK...
I've said many times...the only difference between a big tractor and big heavy attachments and a small tractor with small, light attachments is the time it takes to do the job...in most cases either is capable...it's just a matter of time...!
...Using bigger/heavier implements designed for full sized tractors do not always work well on smaller CUTS etc. even if they do attach OK...
I've said many times...the only difference between a big tractor and big heavy attachments and a small tractor with small, light attachments is the time it takes to do the job...in most cases either is capable...it's just a matter of time...!
I understand that completely and am normally in the bigger is better camp but we are trying to make our backyard look like a putting green. I have plenty of big stuff I just need something that will tread lightly on the lawn, can safely cross sidewalks in the backyard, etc. Anything is better than a shovel and a wheelbarrow. I have a disease similar to arthritis and that type of stuff is too hard on me. I am sure I will be missing scooping nearly a yard at a time as I do with my skid steer but there is no way I am taking it across the lawn.
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Yep. Not everyone's cup of tea. Great phone support and overnight of parts. They work great at the tasks you mentioned. Buckets, pallet forks, tillers, mowers, brush cutters, stump grinders, etc... They aren't good at pulling, like plowing dirt or pulling stumps. Conventional tractors are better at that kind of thing due to gearing.
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That I do not know. I ordered mine on a Friday in 2001 and it was in my garage 3 days later.
You'd have to call them and ask. 1-800-the-yard
Possibly but I am not sure how I would load it. I was hoping to get the sand in my dump trailer and scoop it directly out of the back. I do have five RTVs two of which have hydraulic dump beds but loading a four foot bed with a seven foot bucket won’t work too well.
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I guess I'm missing something. Why would you need a bucket to unload a dump bed? Isn't the purpose of a dump bed to be able to unload it by dumping?
Load it with your big bucket, use the ATV to move it where you want it, raise the bed and dump as you go to spread. Then use a pull behind rake on the ATV to further spread and level.
Load it with your big bucket, use the ATV to move it where you want it, raise the bed and dump as you go to spread. Then use a pull behind rake on the ATV to further spread and level.
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The little bucket on mt SCUT holds about the same as my large contractor style wheelbarrow, maybe a little more. It takes quite a few trips/loads to move any quantity of dirt. It's a lot better than pushing a loaded wheelbarrow uphill though.
For what you're talking about, consider the number of trips you'll make with a 2,000 pound or more (1,500 tractor, plus bucket, plus load, plus operator) load over the same areas and how much that might compact or rut.
If your dump beds aren't big enough, maybe a larger one? Something you could sell later.
For what you're talking about, consider the number of trips you'll make with a 2,000 pound or more (1,500 tractor, plus bucket, plus load, plus operator) load over the same areas and how much that might compact or rut.
If your dump beds aren't big enough, maybe a larger one? Something you could sell later.