TN65 with front loader mounted tree spade???

[Woodan]

Has anyone ever heard of taking a tree spade and mounting it on a quick disconnect front loader bucket mount? Any issues as long as weight of spade and ball are within lifting capacity? Do I need to take into account the distance out from pivot points - how do I take that into account? I don't know how much that will decrease lifting capacity if it is out there 4ft...any ideas?

Also, what do you think of a used 2002 TN65 FWD w/84"loader(quick disconnect), 8x8, 185hrs, warranty until Aug and bumper guard for $24000?

It seams like a screaming deal. Hopefully, I will get it next week. Let me know if I am crazy...Thanks.

Dan

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Your price is reasonable, I paid $25k in 2000 for my TN setup like yours but with a 6' heavy duty bucket without any quick change setup. I would think you could get the price down some. However, If you plan on using a tree spade and moving a lot of trees you should consider jumping to a TL.