I'd say the same. 90 pounds back at the FEL pivot pins where the adapter mounts is not as bad as it would be farther out.I thought that adapter would be more money than it is. That's not a bad price.
90 lb on a tractor of Yours size is negligible. Unless you're really good at fabricating and like to do it I would also go with the adapter.
By the time you buy what you need to weld and hire a welder it will be more than the adapter probably.
I don't think I'd tack it on other than to make sure of fitment before I did a full weld. I believe that the point forces on the tacks might get a bit high, but if it cracks you can always redo the weld as long as something doesn't bend.Tack welding to secure it is probably a good idea. A nice middle ground between fully welded and pinned on. It keeps the options open. Thanks for that thought. I appreciate everyone taking the time to be helpful.
it not going to bend, the plate is made to adapt one to the other and holding it, tack welding is just to stop the rattle or loose it between the connection... but it may eventually crackI don't think I'd tack it on other than to make sure of fitment before I did a full weld. I believe that the point forces on the tacks might get a bit high, but if it cracks you can always redo the weld as long as something doesn't bend.
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Yip, Yip, Yip, Yahoo! I'm in business. The adapter took a meeting with Mr. Cutting torch to open the bottom holes enough to fit, but it's on and working. Put to immediate use clearing brush piles from recent severe storms in the area. I'll get some photos later to post up. Thanks for the responses.
According to EA, this is a 55" Large Compact Tractor Grapple with twin lid, mfg 6/2018. Lightly used, in great shape and stored inside. I have $2000 invested in it with the adapter. I think I'm smelling like a rose.
FOLLOW UP
Yip, Yip, Yip, Yahoo! I'm in business. The adapter took a meeting with Mr. Cutting torch to open the bottom holes enough to fit, but it's on and working. Put to immediate use clearing brush piles from recent severe storms in the area. I'll get some photos later to post up. Thanks for the responses.
According to EA, this is a 55" Large Compact Tractor Grapple with twin lid, mfg 6/2018. Lightly used, in great shape and stored inside. I have $2000 invested in it with the adapter. I think I'm smelling like a rose.