Gator/Markham

[gatorgirl]

Hello Boys, I hope all of you have been well. I have missed our chats about attachments. Just giving you a heads up, We are now Gator attachments at Markham Welding. I still work the office and Allen is still in the shop, so if you have any questions at all over the attachments just let me know!

 

[kennyd]

Welcome back Melissa:drink:

 

[gatorgirl]

Welcome back Melissa:drink:

Thank you so much, I have really missed all you guys! I will be on my best behavior this time.HEHE

 

[kennyd]

My grapple is holding up great:thumbsup:

 

[foggy1111]

That appears to be the exact grapple I want.... :thumbsup:.....just as soon as I buy a different tractor. I just called Melissa to get a price....but didnt realize the time difference from here to there.

Nice Grapple Kennyd....any changes you would suggest??

 

[kennyd]

Nice Grapple Kennyd....any changes you would suggest??

Not a one. It's a great product at a great price and great people to deal with.

 

[foggy1111]

Not a one. It's a great product at a great price and great people to deal with.

I agree....I have a tooth bar from those folks that has lived up to expectations.....and nice folks. I have oogled over every pic you posted above....and really like the looks of that grapple.:thumbsup:

About the only concern I "might" have would be limbs pushing though the back of the "bucket" into the tractor. I ran a 4" limb through the grille of my 790 (and out the tractor's side panel) that still pains me. A few bars added, or expanded metal in the center of that bucket may prove its worth if you use it allot. Or, just a HD grille guard may be enough to suit most peoples needs.

Or, maybe just a little more care or a keen eye may help. :laughing:

 

[KRBrouwer]

Hello Boys, I hope all of you have been well. I have missed our chats about attachments. Just giving you a heads up, We are now Gator attachments at Markham Welding. I still work the office and Allen is still in the shop, so if you have any questions at all over the attachments just let me know!

Welcome back Melissa. I am still enjoying my grapple, using it mainly for brush, logs and moving larger rocks. I have the narrow width upper jaw, and find it very handy for picking up, moving, and placing individual rocks.

Best Wishes,

Ken Brouwer

 

[rd_macgregor]

I was just out for a couple of hours last night collecting and piling trees that I'd pushed over last fall. I got my grapple with the extra spacer tines and half-inch outer bottom tines (overkill, I think). It really works great!
I've also benefitted from the tooth bar that I bought at the same time; it has really helped me with digging.
Thanks, Melissa, for your help with this order; it really went smoothly... all the way to Canada!
BOB

 

[sunnyside360]

My grapple is holding up great:thumbsup:

Great looking grapple. Wish I had gotten one of those instead of the Deere grapple for my 4320 which doesn't look nearly as sturdy as the Markham.

 

[RollTideRam]

I agree....I have a tooth bar from those folks that has lived up to expectations.....and nice folks. I have oogled over every pic you posted above....and really like the looks of that grapple.:thumbsup:

About the only concern I "might" have would be limbs pushing though the back of the "bucket" into the tractor. I ran a 4" limb through the grille of my 790 (and out the tractor's side panel) that still pains me. A few bars added, or expanded metal in the center of that bucket may prove its worth if you use it allot. Or, just a HD grille guard may be enough to suit most peoples needs.

Or, maybe just a little more care or a keen eye may help. :laughing:

When you order your 3320, add the deluxe brushguard. Or if you are handy just add your own expanded metal to the brushguard and save some money. JC

 

[foggy1111]

So......who was it that wrote this email? Hmmmm...the plot thickens? This was the first of two posts by Gatorgirl.

 

[kennyd]

Thank you so much, I have really missed all you guys! I will be on my best behavior this time.HEHE

So......who was it that wrote this email? Hmmmm...the plot thickens? This was the first of two posts by Gatorgirl.

If you are referring to this one...That was Mellisa who wrote that.

 

[RoyJackson]

So......who was it that wrote this email? Hmmmm...the plot thickens? This was the first of two posts by Gatorgirl.

Look at the date of her post (June 2010).

Never dealt with Markham, although I know there are many happy owners (of Markham attachments) on TBN.

When a business owner sells his or her company, it's nice if they can stay on for a transition period. However, the new owners must set the direction and policies of the company. Sometimes the previous owners have trouble "letting go" or agreeing with those policies and directions so it's best they move on as soon as possible. I've seen this a few times over the years and it's just as applicable to family owned companies when Dad turns over the company to the kids.

 

[Ford850]

Look at the date of her post (June 2010).

Never dealt with Markham, although I know there are many happy owners (of Markham attachments) on TBN.

When a business owner sells his or her company, it's nice if they can stay on for a transition period. However, the new owners must set the direction and policies of the company. Sometimes the previous owners have trouble "letting go" or agreeing with those policies and directions so it's best they move on as soon as possible. I've seen this a few times over the years and it's just as applicable to family owned companies when Dad turns over the company to the kids.

Roy, I think you summed it up. Melissa said in this original post, "I still work the office and Allen is still in the shop". Obviously she is refering to them still working there after they sold the business. Sounds like they've transitioned to the next step where at least she is no longer there.

 

[gatorgirl]

Roy, I think you summed it up. Melissa said in this original post, "I still work the office and Allen is still in the shop". Obviously she is refering to them still working there after they sold the business. Sounds like they've transitioned to the next step where at least she is no longer there.

Please refer to this thread for this topic discussion... Thanks

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/184382-whats-story-markham-welding.html

Christie Loflin,
Owner, Gator Attachments, LLC