Recent content by RutnBuck

I have a wicked grapple and do exactly as you describe although it only works well with pine/fir trees that have shallow root systems. It doesn't work well with madrone and oak...they simply bend over and do not expose their roots. I am working on getting a skid steer with a root grapple and a...

Thanks JWR. After even further consideration, I think I have convinced myself (and my banker...aka: wife) that the limited versatility and potential abuse to my tractor warrants not going the route of a FEL mounted device but instead searching for a tracked skid steer and rotary cutter. Yes...

Thank you. I have a John Deere 4120 with 400x loader and it is equipped with the JDQA. I'm entertaining getting the SSQA adapter if it opens up more opportunities for front attachments, otherwise I'll just stay with the JDQA.

Are you suggesting that I get an SSQA or Global adapter for use instead of my JDQA? If so, for what purpose? ** this is getting of topic but I'm curious

JWR . . . I'm guessing you suggest this because there are more front attachments available from a wider variety of manufacturers? If not, why? Also, my response above will hopefully answer some of your other questions. Thank you for your advice.

I appreciate EVERYONE's feedback and advice on this topic. Like most things in life, we all have different experiences that helps us form opinions about what we like and dislike. In situations like I'm in, I keep an open mind so I can learn from all your experience, evaluate it and then...

beenthere . . . I'm still hesitant. I have ruled out the GP40 and favor the HP72 but due to cost I must favor the HP40 instead LOL. The cost difference between the 40 and 72 is around $10k. I certainly understand the 72 would eat more in one swipe but $10k is steep (according to my wife)...

Ericm979 . . . I do have slopes and I am taking that into consideration. Yes, my intent is to clear the entire 80 of the current fire fuels, get the tree limbs cut up to 6-8 ft height and then simply be able to go back over it in out-years with a mower like the Ventrac 4500. I know this will...

Ericm979 . . . I do have slopes and I am taking that into consideration. Yes, my intent is to clear the entire 80 of the current fire fuels, get the tree limbs cut up to 6-8 ft height and then simply be able to go back over it in out-years with a mower like the Ventrac 4500. I know this will...

Update . . . just got off the phone with a Rep from FORAX. Looking at the FORAX GP40, HP40 and HD72. Leaning towards the HP40 at this time as it seems to be at a price point that is affordable for the performance I expect to be adequate for my situation. Certainly not at the same level as a...

JWR . . . thank you for the great response. I have looked at the Lane Shark and it is one of the contenders. To be clear, YES, my intent is to clear the underbrush on my 80 acres and it consists of all sizes of evergreens, Oak, Madrone, blackberries, invasive Scotch Broom and dense copse of...

PatentGuy . . . I checked out the Hardee and like what I see with one exception. The cutter appears to be offset all the time and cannot be moved to point straight forward. My challenge would be maneuvering in the woods with it offset that way. It certainly has the adjustments I need to take...

Yes I close the grapples but no matter what I do, I cannot get all of it. That being said, when I do go into a thick copse of brush and clamp down on it, I do get out a large chuck, however, no matter what I do, I have to go back with weed whacker to cut the stubborn stuff from the roots...

They have a hydraulic FEL mounted version but its rated for a 50HP and above tractor.

What do you all think of this FORAX GP40 . . . https://www.forax.ca/uploads/1/3/6/7/136794484/gp40.pdf