Finally got a Boom Pole

[Eric102]

I have the TSC HD Tarter as well, very handy for those extended reach tasks.

 

[oldballs]

I found that I generally do not need a helper when using the FEL, since I can easily rig the chain/straps to control the sway of the object. With the Boom Pole the object is more difficult to control once it's off the ground....i.e. working by oneself.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[garbageman]

I use my boom pole purchased at TSC all the time to 都kid logs all the time
Keep the log low enough where you are doing more pulling than lifting you will be ok. Just use common sense
Have fun with it

 

[Einthewoods]

Probably a dumb question, but how much lift or range do you get with these? 2 feet?

Thanks

 

[Industrial Toys]

More than that. Maybe double that. The range is adjustable on some using the different holes in the top link spot on the tractor if so equipped.

We had one for decades on our 2wd 40hp non loader tractor. My Dad had the guys in his company shop build one for free. A loader would have cost MONEY! We used it a lot. One guy could carry it and put it on in a few minutes.

Our tractor had no front ballast and non filled front tires, yet the modest lifting force never raised the front wheels.

 

[Tractorable]

I have a boom pole but the first time I tried to use it to pull a pole out of the ground it lifted the front wheels of my 8N clear off the ground. Turns out the pole I was trying to pull out was anchored in concrete. D’oh!

 

[Einthewoods]

I have a boom pole but the first time I tried to use it to pull a pole out of the ground it lifted the front wheels of my 8N clear off the ground. Turns out the pole I was trying to pull out was anchored in concrete. D弛h!

That's funny. One second cursing at why the dang thing is so weak and can't pull a little pole....and then, oh....never mind...good tractor. :laughing:

 

[JohnBuffaloMN]

Sometimes the boom pole is more efficient and convenient for moving logs etc.

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I usually move my hook as close to the tractor as possible.
juan

 

[JohnBuffaloMN]

I have a boom pole but the first time I tried to use it to pull a pole out of the ground it lifted the front wheels of my 8N clear off the ground. Turns out the pole I was trying to pull out was anchored in concrete. D’oh!

I learned my Ford tractor's 3pt lift limit trying to move a concrete bird bath Just shuddered and wanted something else to move. I've skidded some big logs with it though.

 

[Illini22]

Here’s mine.