hydraulic tree boom

[Mike1369]

Hey guys looking for what the title says. it goes on the FEL plate and has the ability to swing the arm right or left. Something like the ones you put on the skids but this one has the extra option. Ive been quoted $2600 but I think that way to much.

Any help will be appreciated.

Mike

 

[J_J]

There are lots of tree booms on the Internet. This one does not swivel.

X-TREME DUTY specialty attachments for skid steer loaders- Tree Boom

X-TREME DUTY specialty attachments for skid steer loaders- Boom Pole

The one disadvantage to a swivel FEL boom is tat if you try and lift from te side, you could roll the tractor. A straight boom has all the tractor weight behind it.

A swivel must support the weight from all angles.

 

[Mike1369]

JJ thanks for the reply but I should explain a little better what I do.
I have 97 long rows of palms. Each row is spaced 10' apart. So when I drive in to get a palm, they are either on my right or left. So it's hard to pick up the palm straight in. What the swivel boom lets me do is to pull the palm from either side to middle of the row to drive out.
The straight booms would make the job difficult because you can't the tractor turned in to face the palm.
My old Kubota has it but its a 4 pin hookup. All the new tractors are quick disconnect and I'm trying to find the swivel boom for this system.

Thanks for the help and keep the info coming.
Mike

 

[J_J]

Here is a swivel boom. You might need a counter weight when picking something up from the side.

How much weight do you have to lift?

 

[Mike1369]

JJ I would kill myself if I used that to pick up a 2000lb palm...lmao

The one I need goes on the FEL.
I'll take a picture of the 4 pin I have and post it up, that will give you guys a better idea.