Most to Least Used PT Implements???

[KentT]

I think that how people are using their PTs "flavors" their views and impressions of the PT, at least somewhat. IMO, that's because the PT is naturally better at some tasks than others...

So, I'd ask that you "rank" your implements, from most-used to least-used, with the most-used at the top of the list. I think that could be valuable in understanding where our views are "coming from." I'll start.

1. Grapple bucket
2. Mini-hoe
3. LM bucket
4. Brush-cutter
5. Snow/dirt blade
6. Rake (modified Howse)
7. Box blade (modified KK)
8. HD rock bucket -- mostly use grapple bucket instead
9. Finish mower -- never really used, only test driven

Wow! I didn't realize I had so many attachments! I usually just think of the additional ones I want, or the mods to these (such as welding on receiver hitch) that I want to make...

 

[SnowRidge]

1. Finish Mower
2. Brush Mower
3. Forks
4. LM Bucket
5. Dump Trailer (non PT)
6. Power Dibble / Towing Adapter (home built)
7. Boom Mower (newish)

 

[SnowRidge]

Wow! I didn't realize I had so many attachments! I usually just think of the additional ones I want, or the mods to these (such as welding on receiver hitch) that I want to make...

Rather than weld one on, you could do what I did. I took a 1 1/4 inch receiver, cut off the excess length, and drilled a hole in it for the PT's pin. It fits between the two pin flanges.

I also welded a piece of angle stock across the rear of it, which keeps it from pivoting. The angle stock lays flat againt the back of the PT when the receiver is pinned in place. With this setup, I have the best of both worlds. The pin is a great place to attach rear tie-downs when trailering the PT. Other than that, I usually leave the hitch receiver pinned in place with a 2" ball and adapter in place, but if I ever do need to tow something with a pin hitch, I still have it.

Sorry, I don't have a photo handy.

 

[Barryh]

Winter Cab....................... Home made
Rock Bucket..................... For now
Forks
Hitch Receiver.................. Home made
Ripper attachmet.............. Home made
Scraper Blade attachment.. Home made
Electic Grapple................. Home made
Tooth Bar....................... After Market
Snow Plow...................... Craftsman
Boom............................. Home made
Dump Cart....................... Non PT
Coffee Cup Holder.............

 

[MossRoad]

I wanted a lawn mower that could do other duty. Surprisingly, I use the buckets more than the mowers. A powered wheelbarrow comes to mind.

But I do mow for 25 minutes once a week. Brush hog a few hours 2-3 times a year, plow snow when mother nature feels like it, etc...

Funny things about a PT... you can switch implements so fast that it is nothing to do 5 or 10 different chores in a day that you would never consider doing with a 3pt hitch tractor. I mean, really, how many 3pt tractors allow you to mow the lawn, brush hog some trails, move logs with forks, dig some post holes, dig out some bushes with the mini-hoe, aerate the lawn, move some mulch with the bucket, grapple a brush pile, etc... all in one day. It just cannot be done with a conventional tractor. You time is used very efficiently with these things and you never hesitate to pop on a different implement.

 

[bbabineau]

I would have to rank my attachments for frequency of use as follows:

1. Rock bucket
2. Dump trailer (Non PT)
3. Tow adapter
4. Tooth Bar (Non PT)
5. Mini hoe
6. Brush Mower
7. Rake (modified Howse)
8. PHD
9. Ripper (with tow adapter plate)
10. Trench bucket (home made)
11. Boom

 

[SnowRidge]

I wanted a lawn mower that could do other duty. Surprisingly, I use the buckets more than the mowers. A powered wheelbarrow comes to mind.

And for only two grand, you could have had one of these.

 

[MossRoad]

And for only two grand, you could have had one of these.

No canopy

 

[woodlandfarms]

I have the following...

Bucket with Grapple and Toothbar (most used)
90" rough cut mower with custom blades
Back Hoe
Back Hoe boom
Tree spade (made it myself)
Pallet Forks
Rake head for Back Hoe Boom
Box Blade

Funny enough, the box blade has been the least productive for me and the hardest to learn to use correctly.

The back hoe boom is a PITA to attach and detach so its use is pretty limited right now, but I also broke the rake head so...

 

[BobRip]

0. Two inch receiver on back with weights (home made, always connected)
1. 4 in 1 bucket
2. Brush cutter
3. Grappling Bucket
4. Stump grinder
5. Mini hoe
6. Trencher
7. Box scraper (home made).
8. Two inch receiver
9. Forks
10. Root cutter blade (home made)
11. Snow plow
12. Potato plow
13. Small trailer (home modified)
14. Large trailer
15. Boat whinch

Is that everything?