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    linear actuator to run grapple???????

    If I could find a 12 vold actuator of the right size and design this is my thought. Mount a switch to my FEL handle then use the actuator to move the handles for my rear remote hydraulic hook up. For much less than the WR long kit I think I could make this work. I am not smart enough to find...
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    My "brilliant" idea for a grapple

    I am going to buy a grapple bucket as soon as I get an adapter plate for my FEL Here is my idea. I have a 43 hp kubota 4310 and want a 48" grapple. By making it 48" it will be lighter than a 66". Then I will have it customized with heavier steel. I do not think that 66" is much better for my...
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    Sticky FEL valve

    I have a Kubota 4310 and the Loader valve sticks when placed in "float". It is really hard to get it back out of float. Can the valve be rebuilt? wftree
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    electric winch for homemade logger

    I just finished a logging attachment for the back of my Kubota 4310. It has a removable basket to carry my saws, tool wedges etc. I will attach pictures soon It is very heavy duty with 4 hooks and heavy ring. I was thinking of adding an 8000lbs electric winch and a pulley off the heavy ring...
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    Telescoping hydraulic cylinder 4 dump trailer

    I have a "U-Dump" off road dump trailer, Works great, flotation tires, hooks upto the remotes on my Kubota, but it does not have a steep enough dump angle. The easiest fix would be to get a telescoping hydraulic cylinder to give me a longer lift. This way I would not have to cut and weld on...
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    rear discharge for cub cadet

    I have a 2544 with the standard 44" deck. Does anyone make a rear discharge deck or do I have to get out the torches??? wftree
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    hot water through pressure washer

    I bought a pressure washer at home depot. It says cold water only. I wondered 2 things Of course what would happen if I ran HOT water from my house through it secondly does anyone make a pressure washer that will stand up to hot water. I do not need it to make the hot water my wood fired...
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    Grapple  GC manufacturing or "the thumb" add on grapple

    I am thinking of adding a grapple or 2 to my bucket. I have narrowed it down to either the thumb or GC manufacturing. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff30/gcmfg/grapple2.jpg or bucket Thumb grapple for Skid steer loader tractor what are your thoughts, I do not have a quick tach loader...
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