Didn't "build it," but definitely DIY Man Basket...
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I've got the same setup and use it all the time.
That said, is there a cylinder prop that can be used to not allow the FEL arms to drop if a hose were to burst? As I gotten older, I realize I am not as indestructible as I used to think I was! Still on the mend from a ladder collapse incident 2 months ago that left me clinging to the new barn roof 20' up, don't need any more equipment failure accidents.
That said, is there a cylinder prop that can be used to not allow the FEL arms to drop if a hose were to burst? As I gotten older, I realize I am not as indestructible as I used to think I was! Still on the mend from a ladder collapse incident 2 months ago that left me clinging to the new barn roof 20' up, don't need any more equipment failure accidents.
CobyRupert
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A hose could break! Use something safe...like climbing a ladder! 
The basket is much better for picking apples than the system we use. I usually lay a couple planks across the pallet forks and tell the wife to make sure she doesn’t step on the end of the plank beyond outside the width of the forks.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not totally safety unconscious, I did take some bailing twine and fastened the boards down to the forks in case she did.
The basket is much better for picking apples than the system we use. I usually lay a couple planks across the pallet forks and tell the wife to make sure she doesn’t step on the end of the plank beyond outside the width of the forks.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not totally safety unconscious, I did take some bailing twine and fastened the boards down to the forks in case she did.
npalen
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How difficult would it be to rig up a second set of controls in the basket? (Ducking and running) 
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Didn't "build it," but definitely DIY Man Basket...
Considering you’d need all 4 functions and the position of the platform is changing it would be pretty hard. I don’t see much gain anyway. You’d need to be able to move the tractor to gain much.
How difficult would it be to rig up a second set of controls in the basket? (Ducking and running)
Considering you’d need all 4 functions and the position of the platform is changing it would be pretty hard. I don’t see much gain anyway. You’d need to be able to move the tractor to gain much.
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I like it. Your tractor is much cleaner than mine
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I guess it takes 2 people, 1 to operate controls?
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Re: Didn't "build it," but definitely DIY Man Basket...
I agree that it would take some "doing" and the gain would probably make it not worthwhile.
It is, however, interesting to think about what would be required to make it work. A tractor with hydrostat, power steering and self leveling loader would be a good start. A gimbal mounted bucket in lieu of a basket would seem to be a good option and that might be true even with a "two person" setup for safety. (I could see the tractor operator hitting the bucket dump by mistake.)
So, after further attempts to make this all complicated, a quick-attach boom type device with the gimbal mounted basket might be feasible for two person type setup. Yes, the safety and liability implications are horrendous anytime our feet leave terra firma.
I agree that it would take some "doing" and the gain would probably make it not worthwhile.
It is, however, interesting to think about what would be required to make it work. A tractor with hydrostat, power steering and self leveling loader would be a good start. A gimbal mounted bucket in lieu of a basket would seem to be a good option and that might be true even with a "two person" setup for safety. (I could see the tractor operator hitting the bucket dump by mistake.)
So, after further attempts to make this all complicated, a quick-attach boom type device with the gimbal mounted basket might be feasible for two person type setup. Yes, the safety and liability implications are horrendous anytime our feet leave terra firma.
