favorite implements

Anonymous Poster · May 13, 2003

It's getting close to purchase time now and I'd like some thoughts on what 3 implements YOU feel are must haves. Two extras that are very handy would be informative as well. The FEL and RDFM are already on my list, but do to budget constraints, I'm getting real finicky on any others that I add. Thanks in advance: Glenn

GaryG · May 13, 2003

You will probably need a box blade to level out a nice landing strip for the radio control airplanes....

Bird · May 13, 2003

The box blade is one of the cheaper implements that I consider a necessity. Then if you're going to do any gardening, a tiller is rather expensive, but sure great to have.

frank_f15 · May 14, 2003

your profile is not filled out so i don't really know your intened use for the tractor, but one thing i would not be without is my removeable toothbar, about $300 depending on the size and the dealer.

Anonymous Poster · May 14, 2003

I find a snow blade essential, but you probably won't be needing one in Florida. [As the old joke says: "I'm moving to Florida because you don't have to shovel water."] A box blade is very handy, but fortunately I can borrow one the two or so times a year I need it. For me, a tiller is essential (plant nursery), but for most people it's probably a luxury ... but a REALLY nice luxury. In a big garden, it definitely beats a spading fork. Good luck with the implements.
Bernie

19th_VA · May 14, 2003

I'm finding lots of good uses for my boxblade, as I think many others do, too.

markie61 · May 14, 2003

Quick-attach plate with pallet forks for FEL. I cannot begin to express how useful the pallet forks are for my needs. It seems I use them more than the bucket, although I am constantly switching. I move stuff, loosen up roots around stumps, put all my implements on pallets, built firewood racks out of pallets (only touch it once!), built a man-lift platform, move logs, etc.

Oh, and I second the need for a bucket toothbar. However, make sure you get one that is easy to get out of the way. Mine has slots on each side where it is bolted to the bucket. That way, I can loosen the nuts, pull it forward, and then flip it back into the bucket if I need a smoother cut. I have no idea what brand it is....

Finally, I like my TSC logsplitter. It is slower than I like for the cycle time, but it is comfortable to use and hasn't been stopped by any log.

Mark

JohnS · May 14, 2003

Boxblade and Rotary Cutter, but as others have said, it depends on what you have planned to do. My current wish list, includes toothbar and pallet forks.

Anonymous Poster · May 14, 2003

Glenn - I'll suggest one more thing to think about. The loader is already on your list, but before ordering it, check out if there are any optional buckets available that you may want to substitute for the standard bucket that comes with it. Quite a few people have said that a "heavy duty" bucket was a good investment for them because they did alot of digging. (If offered, it's about $100 more than the standard bucket.) I recently added a "high volume" bucket because I move alot of light material (leaves/mulch) and was tired of working with a "teaspoon" when a "tablespoon" is quicker. (The high volume bucket is also great for my "snow problems.") Maybe a standard bucket will best suit your needs, but maybe an optional bucket right from the start would save you some money down the road.
Bernie

Anonymous Poster · May 14, 2003

Another attachment to look at is the york (landscape) rake. It is a very useful attachment. If you do any grading or need to rake out a gravel driveway nothing does a better job than a york rake. It has more jobs than you think until you start looking around and playing with it. This winter before I got my blade I plowed snow with it. I had my old tractor without a loader bucket so I had no choice. It got the job done. Something useful to look at.

Knowles