If you can buy on sale you can't go wrong with this. The few logs it won't split makes good bon-fire fuel. RuggedSplit 322-24-REX Log Splitter: 22-Ton, Raven 301cc, Log Lift, 24" Stroke
I have the bolt on also but I had a neighbor weld it on. It doubles the buckets lip thickness and I will never wear it out. It also increase bucket lip thickness so digging is no problem. Back dragging smooths and teeth also work at digging rocks and roots out. Removing concrete slabs, rocks or...
Works for me and saves on not having to purchase additional gravel.
Angle 45 degrees and throw gravel back to center. Then straight (no angle) and two swipes down center of gravel driveway. Repeat when necessary.
Capitalism - Big Business sets the price. Consumer pays the price. Consumer doesn't pay the inflated price and Big Business can't eat their product so they lower the price or discontinue their product.
Who really controls prices in the long run?
You can invest in the top of the line or you can pay taxes on your company's profits or you can give your employees a raise? Guess which decision 'Big Business' CEO would make?
Box blade that is wider than width of tractor makes the best counter weight (loaded rear tires also). I have a Workmaster 50 and 8 ft box blade works great.
Going to an auction looking for a steal of a deal is like going to a court of law and looking for justice. In the end the majority of times you are going to be disappointed.
Work for limited time. Have thrown away approximately 6 battery operated similar to this. If it doesn't run off a 12 volt battery then save your money.