New toys from WildKat Attachments

[Herkypilot]

That's 2 attachments I'm looking for as well!
If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the implements?
And, are the forks 2000 or 4000 lb capacity?
thanks!

The forks are rated at 3800#s which is about 1k# above the lifting capacity of my loader so that should always be good enough.

The Forks are listed at $600 but picking up in person I paid $500. I suppose if they don't have to deal with the hassle of shipping, you don't have to pay a premium. They didn't tell me that, but I suppose that's why. The stump bucket is listed at $475 and I paid $315! Nice discount - maybe for buying multiple items at once...

The forks mounted up no problem and looks like they'll come in handy.

I tried the stump bucket yesterday. It mounted up ok, there was a little slop in the lower engagement pins. Unless you curl it all the way down, it doesn't come away from the faceplates on the loader arms anyway. If I get ambitious, I'll weld up some plates to take up the slack. My impression is that has zero impact on using the implement.

I wasn't successful at getting my two nuisance stumps out yet, but it's not for lack of trying. My MX5100 will just take a little longer then if I had a 100 hp tractor. These stumps are pretty big and were cut a long time ago, I just don't think they are ready to give up yet. I don't believe the bucket will have a problem on smaller trees. If you can get the teeth up under the root ball, it should pop right out when you curl it up.

HP

 

[HiTechTed]

That bucket for $315 is a killer deal.

 

[Herkypilot]

That bucket for $315 is a killer deal.

I forgot to mention - I left work in uniform (Air National Guard) to go over to buy them. They did not directly state they were giving me a military discount, but who knows. If they did, my hat is off to them for doing it.

HP

 

[scoutcub]

The forks are rated at 3800#s which is about 1k# above the lifting capacity of my loader so that should always be good enough.

The Forks are listed at $600 but picking up in person I paid $500. I suppose if they don't have to deal with the hassle of shipping, you don't have to pay a premium. They didn't tell me that, but I suppose that's why. The stump bucket is listed at $475 and I paid $315! Nice discount - maybe for buying multiple items at once...

The forks mounted up no problem and looks like they'll come in handy.

I tried the stump bucket yesterday. It mounted up ok, there was a little slop in the lower engagement pins. Unless you curl it all the way down, it doesn't come away from the faceplates on the loader arms anyway. If I get ambitious, I'll weld up some plates to take up the slack. My impression is that has zero impact on using the implement.

I wasn't successful at getting my two nuisance stumps out yet, but it's not for lack of trying. My MX5100 will just take a little longer then if I had a 100 hp tractor. These stumps are pretty big and were cut a long time ago, I just don't think they are ready to give up yet. I don't believe the bucket will have a problem on smaller trees. If you can get the teeth up under the root ball, it should pop right out when you curl it up.

HP

That's an awesome deal on both items! That's the same or cheaper than I've seen at aucton. Will be looking up dealers for sure....thanks!

 

[scoutcub]

I forgot to mention - I left work in uniform (Air National Guard) to go over to buy them. They did not directly state they were giving me a military discount, but who knows. If they did, my hat is off to them for doing it.

HP

Thank you for your continued service! Where are you flying out of? I retired in 06 out of Selfridge, after 25 years.
We weren't supposed to go out in town in our flightsuits....but any uniform sure helped!

 

[Herkypilot]

Thank you for your continued service! Where are you flying out of? I retired in 06 out of Selfridge, after 25 years.
We weren't supposed to go out in town in our flightsuits....but any uniform sure helped!

Thanks. Flying a desk right now. Hopefully I'll get back to flying in about a year.

 

[JordanFTW]

Sweet deal on that stump bucket for sure!

 

[dstig1]

I assume this company is different than "Gator" (the old Markham Welding)? I bought my grapple from Markham when Melissa was still there... great to deal with and great service. I have since noticed a problem with the lower attachment pins being sloppy and I called Gator back in early Dec. After several attempts to talk with someone, I finally got an answer and they told me they would send me two new latch plates that I could weld on top of my existing ones to solve the problem. Called them about 2 weeks ago since I never recieved them. After 2 attempts, finally talked to someone who said they would check and get back to me... never heard anything, and called again and left voicemail asking about status... still haven't heard back. I'm done with Gator... glad to hear there is another company in Denton that is providing a good product... hope it might be Melissa and crew set up under a new business??

Ahh yes the Gator experience. The grapple falling off problem is one I had due to their design. Adding the plates won't help it all the way I bet, though it may improve. Here was my thread on fixing the issue for good:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/206260-gator-grapple-fix-kubota-ssqa.html

 

[westbrooklawn]

dstig1 - thanks for the reply. It was actually your earlier thread that prompted me to finally contact Gator about the new latch plate. By the way, I still haven't heard from them. It looks like I'm going to have to fab my own fix, and your solution will sure be helpful... Thanks!

 

[westbrooklawn]

Update - Finally received my latch plates from Gator today...