I have an ARCCAPTAIN MIG200 but they are now selling a flux wire/stick wire model call Mig145. It is not really mig but used flux wire and operates on 110v. 15 amp breaker will limit your amperage but you could do small work. They are on sale as we speak for $169. Look at their site.
Lowering the equipment is not an issue but that 4" extension by all the other is "really" an issue. I've been messing with equipment for decades and this is the most feasible solution I've found. the imatch has it's place on certain items but not on many mower unless you specifically have...
I'd put up a pole frame barn and keep it simple definitely no plumbing. Then if you want a small shop to work on things add that on. Just use a smaller space for heating. Keep floor gravel and don't plan on a lot of storage or you'll wind up junking it up. Keep your tractors and indoor...
Recently I got with Jerome Carter of Shepherdsville, Ky and he provides these neet quick couplers for your arms. I'm using on my 1025r and am extremely happy with them. Makes hookup easy at a fraction of the cost of Imatch hitches and is more flexible in use. With my 1025r I also get about 4"...
You've got a rock grapple, if you want to pickup limb you need a root grapple or debrie grapple. Rock grapples are much heavier due to more support for heavy rocks and debrie. If you're digging these are heavier but beware you need to watch your cylinders. That first picture you have you...