This tractor thing is addicting, need some guidance on implements

[millsan1]

When I bought Britney, I did not think I would need any implements beyond the backhoe and loader.

While that may still be true, there are implements that I want.....

I have scoured TBN and the web and came up with the following as next purchases.

I just bought the Kubota 3PH kit, so I can hook up attachments.

I need to make some footers, one larger (24"x48") and many smaller (9"). The larger is for a deck footer, and yes it needs to be that big. That one I will dig with the backhoe. The others are for my future garage pole building. My land is has lots of rocks, boulders and stone.

I have done a lot of land clearing and excavating to make some level areas around the house. I also put in a 1/2 mile trail (with the help of a much larger machine). The areas I have excavated need to be leveled out to a much finer degree. The trail needs to be maintained.

I have lots of trees, both deadfall and standing timber. I want to consolidate, so a boom is in order.

For the footers, I am looking at an auger/posthole digger. I will be sinking 6x6 posts, so am thinking a 9" auger is the right tool.

For the grading/trail maintenance I am thinking box blade. 48" seems to be the magic number for the little tractors, so that is where I am heading.


Tractor Supply has all the tools I want.

Boom
CountyLine® Boom Pole - Tractor Supply Co.

Post Hole digger (plus I need to buy Auger itself)
CountyLine® Post Hole Digger - Tractor Supply Co.

Box Blade (link is to Rural King, but TS has the exact same model in stores
Tarter 4' Box Blade SC BBSCR4 by Tarter (ORANGE color) for $521.97 in Box Blades - 3 Point Blades & Box Blades - 3 Point Equipment & Accessories - Agriculture : Rural King

I believe I am going in the right direction with these choices, but feedback is welcome. I know Everything Attachments is a sponsor and makes good stuff, but TS is offering 12 month, same as cash financing, which weighs into my decision right now.

One question I do have, given my very limited knowledge, is instead of buying a boom, could I not just remove the gearbox from the auger and use the arms as a boom? I would not need to do either type of work back to back, so the hour or so making the swap would not be a factor for me. Right now it is not the $130 for the boom that is at issue, it is the fact that I have no place to put all my toys.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Streetcar]

I always used frame from my post hole digger as my boom. I could mount the gear box in fifteen minutes

 

[AStanton]

Sounds like you are headed in the right direction. I would price Land Pride implements before going to TSC. In my opinion, they are of a better grade and offer colors that match your BX-25. The yellow color of the other brand clash too much with the Kubota orange for my liking.

 

[Jbuice123]

My 60" land pride box blade was only $450 from my dealer....
Also you may wanna check out
Mytractortools.com
I have his quick attach mount, grapple setup, and forks. Top notch stuff and he stands behind it. I've moved a lot of trees and brush with the grapple

 

[Leejohn]

A 12" hole would be better, unless you are good at putting the hole in just at the right spot and stright. I'm not so I use 12" or 14" auger.

 

[4570Man]

Your tractor might not be strong enough to make any difference, but any box blade that doesn't have reinforcement on the hitch pins is junk.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Make sure your PHD is made for sub compacts. They do not set as high so a standard PHD will not raise high enough.

Ron

 

[MossRoad]

You have a front end loader and a backhoe... just curious as to why you'd need a boom, too? And why would you disassemble a post hole digger to act as a boom when you have a front end loader? Again, just curious. Thanks.

 

[millsan1]

You have a front end loader and a backhoe... just curious as to why you'd need a boom, too? And why would you disassemble a post hole digger to act as a boom when you have a front end loader? Again, just curious. Thanks.

I have logs to move. In my mind, easiest way to do that is with a boom and tongs. And when I say logs to move, I refer to dozens of trees up to half a mile.

Carrying the logs in FEL doesn't work for me. Not sure how I would use BH for log moving.

 

[millsan1]

Make sure your PHD is made for sub compacts. They do not set as high so a standard PHD will not raise high enough.

Ron

Yrp, this one is sized for a SCUT