westendorf brush crusher

[marinegrunt]

does anyone have one?



Semper Fi

 

[dfkrug]

I keep hoping to see one, but no dice so far. Even tho Westendorf
has a product or 2 represented at the World AG Expo in CA, they
never have a BrushCrusher there.

The official word when I have called the factory in IA is they have
sold out and none of their distis have them in stock.

 

[IslandTractor]

I haven't seen any posts from users but there was a useful thread about them a few months ago: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/108920-buying-grapple.html?highlight=westendorf+brush+crusher

You need to read down a bit until the discussion moves to the brush crusher.

 

[marinegrunt]

Thanks, I think I'm going to have to go with the millonzi.

 

[john_bud]

Don't have one, but have been PM'ing back and forth with them about it. Looks like a nice simple and strong unit. Does not have curl as those cylinders are used to open/close. Suit's me fine as I don't have the extra hydro flow & valve for separate cylinders.

Thinking hard on it. May depend on if it would interchange between my tractors.
jb

 

[IslandTractor]

Thanks, I think I'm going to have to go with the millonzi.

Quite a few others have come to that conclusion.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

At a third of the price of the Millonzi, and the fact you don't need additional hydraulics to operate, it is the ideal solution for handling logs, brush and other items around the yard with your FEL. It's like adding a pair of hands to the end of your loader arms. Getting rid of the solid blade/bucket on the bottom of the attachment makes a world of difference when handling unruly and lopsided loads. It also increases how much you can lift. Allows you to lift the load instead of lifting a heavy attachment. Did you watch the online videos? Front-End Loaders by Westendorf: loader for tractor, shade canopy, wagons, manure & landscaping equipment. Click on the Part 2 Video it has great action shots. It really does work that slick!

 

[RancherSam]

Do they only work on westendorf loaders as the product page claims? What's the availability and the cost for a quickie loader?

 

[IslandTractor]

At a third of the price of the Millonzi, and the fact you don't need additional hydraulics to operate, it is the ideal solution for handling logs, brush and other items around the yard with your FEL.

Just how much does the Westendorf grapple cost? The Millonzi costs less than a grand so if yours costs less than $350 that is a deal.

Adding hydraulics definitely increases the cost and hassle but also gives you curl and dump functions which can be very handy when dealing with brush or doing root grapple work. I do see your device as great for moving logs or for some limited grapple type work but it would be a challenge to work without a true dump/curl function.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

The one Millonzi unit I saw online retailed for $3200. Our mechanical units start around $800 (approximate suggested retail price, local dealers may vary). Larger hydraulic units with power-teeth are same as Millonzi in price, except they don't have lower bucket. I appreciate the clarification on my post, and agree a grapple for $350 would be a great deal. What Millonzi unit were you guys referring to? Does it require hydraulic cylinders?