1430 Purchase (long)

[MossRoad]

But lake Michigan levels are at an all time low.

 

[BobRip]

But lake Michigan levels are at an all time low.

So, in summary, the world continues to change in an unpredictable manner and you don't really want your property to wash away. Got it!

 

[MossRoad]

Yep. And location, location, location doesn't hurt, either.

 

[IrTxRx]

To summarize thus far:

used CUT BB vs PT BB -- CUT BB (for me)

Wheel trencher -- Anyone have any experience with this thing? is it basically the stump cutter with angled tips to make the trench a little wider?

Mini-hoe -- don't leave home without it

Grapple vs 4n1 -- Grapple and consider a potatoe digger also, I just don't see $400 when I look at the picture of this thing???

I expect to buy within the next 60 days and cannot wait

Thanks again

 

[J_J]

To summarize thus far:

used CUT BB vs PT BB -- CUT BB (for me)

Wheel trencher -- Anyone have any experience with this thing? is it basically the stump cutter with angled tips to make the trench a little wider?

Mini-hoe -- don't leave home without it

Grapple vs 4n1 -- Grapple and consider a potatoe digger also, I just don't see $400 when I look at the picture of this thing???

I expect to buy within the next 60 days and cannot wait

Thanks again

I have an older 1445, and the stump cutter that it uses is also used as a trencher. It has non replaceable teeth. You could probably replace the carbide teeth, when worn. With the wheeled trencher, you are only digging a trench about 2.5 in wide, and 10 to 12 in deep. For light trenching, I would just use the stump cutter. I have about 3 different kinds of trenchers. Wheeled trenchers, chain trenchers, and vibratory plows, and the stump cutter. Some people use the ripper shank and pull pipe and or wire. You dig and bury at the same time.

 

[IrTxRx]

JJ,
I need to run some poly pipe for animal water as well as some 1.25" sch 40 water pipe for lawn watering. I do not think a regular trencher would work (have never seen any contractors using them in this area). Given my terrain and latitude, do you think the wheel trencher is the best way to go? Will it cut through my limestone/caliche "soil" ???

Thanks

 

[KentT]

To summarize thus far:

used CUT BB vs PT BB -- CUT BB (for me)

Wheel trencher -- Anyone have any experience with this thing? is it basically the stump cutter with angled tips to make the trench a little wider?

Mini-hoe -- don't leave home without it

Grapple vs 4n1 -- Grapple and consider a potatoe digger also, I just don't see $400 when I look at the picture of this thing???

I expect to buy within the next 60 days and cannot wait

Thanks again

IMO, with the minihoe you may not need a potato digger. Though it has other uses, I think the most common use for the potato digger is to loosen dirt to then scoop up with a bucket. You can do that with the minihoe -- or drop the shanks on your 3-pt BB and use those rippers to loosen the soil...

Don't think like a typical tractor user -- you can change implements in a minute or so, and much less than that if you're not using an attachment that requires the Aux PTO hoses to be connected. So, you could use the BB rippers and loosen up an area then switch to the bucket and move the dirt if needed, then switch back to BB to loosen more...

Note that you can use the grapple bucket without ever connecting the hoses, if you're not planning on using the grapple "fingers" to grip something...

You may want to consider JJ's recommendation on using the stump cutter for trenching. In Texas, your frost line is non-existent so burying things 6"-8" would be sufficient to prevent freezing...

Then, you would have the stump cutter for other uses -- someone here suggested using it like a large circular saw to cut up tree trunks into smaller pieces for moving them with the grapple bucket. If you could somehow turn the cutting wheel 90 degrees, you could even use it like a BIG weed-whacker to cut down saplings etc. -- don't let the safety police hear that one though...

 

[J_J]

JJ,
I need to run some poly pipe for animal water as well as some 1.25" sch 40 water pipe for lawn watering. I do not think a regular trencher would work (have never seen any contractors using them in this area). Given my terrain and latitude, do you think the wheel trencher is the best way to go? Will it cut through my limestone/caliche "soil" ???

Thanks

It would probably work. Those carbide teeth will cut through just about anything. On some trenchers, I have seen them replace the flat carbide teeth to a bullet type carbide tooth for rocky type soil. A rental store that rents those trenchers could probably give you the best advise. The trencher that I have will cut through asphalt and lime rock.

 

[IrTxRx]

You may want to consider JJ's recommendation on using the stump cutter for trenching. In Texas, your frost line is non-existent so burying things 6"-8" would be sufficient to prevent freezing...

Then, you would have the stump cutter for other uses -- someone here suggested using it like a large circular saw to cut up tree trunks into smaller pieces for moving them with the grapple bucket. If you could somehow turn the cutting wheel 90 degrees, you could even use it like a BIG weed-whacker to cut down saplings etc. -- don't let the safety police hear that one though...

Thanks Kent,

I have to learn to forget the CUT and 3 point attachment problem.

I love the idea of a tree chunker and brush whacker. But, my primary use (as currently envisioned) will be pipe trenching. Is the hole the stump cutter digs WIDE enough for 1.25 - 1.5 inch pipe??? Is 6 inches deep enough to prevent stuff from working out of the ground and for other safety/purposes???

 

[J_J]

Thanks Kent,

Forget the CUT and 3 point attachment problem. I love the idea of a tree chunker and brush whacker. But, my primary use (as currently envisioned) will be pipe trenching. Is the hole the stump cutter digs WIDE enough for 1.25 - 1.5 inch pipe??? Is 6 inches deep enough to prevent stuff from working out of the ground and for other safety/purposes???

Just how cold does it get in central Texas. I would try and go at least 10 or 12 in They make different size stump cutters. You might talk them into the largest one for your purpose. Maybe even the wheeled trencher will also grind stumps. If they will not sell you what you need, you can build it your self, or have it made. Some times I pick up my push type wheel trencher with the PT, and use it like a self propelled unit. You might be able to find a good used push unit, and pick it up with the PT and and do your thing.