Recent content by JackIL

I have installed a BXpanded ROPS mount toolbox (their Configuration A) on my 4500Z. ROPS Mounted Tool Box It has plenty of space, does not interfere with the operator's view to the left, does not interfere with the left arm rest, and does not interfere with access to the fuel cap. I did have...

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I designed a mounting frame with hydraulic cylinder to attach a set of 3-point hitch adjustable pallet forks I purchased to the front hitch of a Ventrac. The mounting geometry has to be chosen carefully so that when the forks are fully raised and fully tilted back, the back stop doesn't contact...

I have one and like it a lot. (see photo) It essentially turns your tractor into a small pickup truck for off-road uses. These "Tipping Transport Boxes" are common in Europe and other parts of the world. As others have mentioned, the hitch points are close to the ground, so you have to...

I purchased a grapple from Andy Tatro for use with my Ventrac Loader Pallet Fork attachment. He also reinforced the top of the standard backstop on the forks which support the 80 pound grapple. The grapple cylinder is connected directly to the standard Ventrac auxiliary front hydraulic...

Just ran across this new trailer sized for sub-compacts King Kutter Tandem Axle Dump Trailer . Load capacity given as 1 1/2 Tons. It is listed for $1799 in the new Northern Tool catalog. It is not clear from the description, but it appears that the either tractor hydraulics (shown in the...

There is always a lot of discussion here about rear mount vs. front mount snowblowers for CUTs. I just found this new product from Erskine, a major manufacturer of snowblowers. Erskine Rear Pull Snow Blowers The information provided says they have been in design and testing for 5 years...

I just came across this manufacturer that offers a bolt on grapple for compact tractor loaders for a list price of $714 + a $32 surcharge for steel costs (plus freight). Virnig Mfg It can fit on loader buckets that range in width from 42 inches to 60 inches. The price does not include a...

Recently someone inquired about the availability of a "Harley" type power box rake suitable for use with a sub-compact tractor. I saw such a product at the Woods display at the Farm Progress Show today. It is part of their Estate series of implements and attachments for sub-compacts. Appeared...

Last year I sold all of my 3PH Landscaping Implements including the Freedom Hitch female coupler I had on each one as well as the Freedom Hitch male coupler on my JD 955. Recently when I purchased a new LX5 Rotary Cutter I decided to get the I-Match Quick Hitch to go with it. In addition I...

This week at the Farm Progress Show near Danville, IL, Woods displayed some new attachments in their Estate series for subcompacts--a loader and 3 sizes of tillers. The loader is available in a variety of colors to match the tractor. All of the implements in the Estate Series conform to the...

From time to time in the past several folks have requested information about substantial wagons and trailers for compact tractors. While there are some available, many of us have had concerns about frame strength and durability when these units are used to carry big loads of soil, rocks, wood...

JCB DEMO - Please Don\'t Think About Trying This The 6 photos that follow were taken in sequence at the JCB booth at a Farm Show a few years ago. This backhoe-loader is being demonstrated by a fearless expert operator. Needless to say the crowd was captivated by what they saw. Jack

I had a very sobering experience today that I share in hopes it may help others. A friend and I were chipping brush at our Church using my Chipper - Shredder. I was operating a chain saw and he was feeding the chipper. He disengaged the chipper to clear a piece that was too large for the...

This is in response to Don and others in the thread "A Cheaper Dump Trailer" who requested that I post more details of the lawn vac trailer system I built starting from a Country Manufacturing 6 foot trailer. I took several pictures to illustrate the construction. I hope that posting them here...