Slip Scoop

[paradiseporter]

hi dave,
don't know were you are in maine, but i was up to eddie nash's place in colebrook nh and he had a couple of scoops
i bought a tiller and post hole digger from him[ her, his daughter] and found the prices to be very good the number up there is 603-237-8857, its worth the trip just to look around the guy yard must be 5 acres of machine of all types there

chris smith
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[MaineGuy]

Chris,
I think I drove past there on a recent trip to Montreal. It's a bit of a hike but might be worth a look. I'll give them a call. Thanks for the info.
I'm over in Vassalboro.

David

 

[JerryG]

You might ask you dealer, if he can get one. Most dealers don't carry every implement in stock, from every supplier that services them.

 

[MaineGuy]

You're correct about dealers not being able to carry everything. Especially such a small item that is not a big seller. However when I called the NH dealer, where I bought my tractor, the person I spoke with said he had never heard of a slip scoop, rear scoop, 3 point hitch scoop or pond scoop. He did not offer to find one or ask someone else about the scoop. Was it because I only want to spend $200 and not $20,000? I hope not.

 

[MaineGuy]

I found a local dealer who sent me to his local supplier/warehouse. Picked up the scoop yesterday. It is sold under the name Worksaver S-1030. It looks like the Howes 30". I started making the modifications pretty much the same ones made by and discussed in past TBN posts. The experience of others really helped me. I first cut the front corners so the lift arms wouldn't hit. Then I filed the lever catch arm thing. Next will come the heavy spring to assist with the dump release when the weight is in the front of the scoop and a release arm extension to replace the rope.
Although the scoop works fine and I moved a few yards of loam last night it might not be able to keep up with Schooner, my Bernese Mountain Dog, who take the dirt out of the holes faster than I can fill them.
Thanks again for the wisdom.
David