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Homemade JD claw turned Green today

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  1. Stinny

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    I built this claw out of 2" square steel, in the winter of 2002/2003. I was sure it would last about 15 minutes after the hydraulics got a chance to roll it up in a ball. Welp... 11 years later, she's still kickin', so I decided today it was time to Go Green...

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    Getting it ready to use on the pile of logs this coming week, I just couldn't "let it go" into it's 12th year without some paint... being a firewood hoarder n' all... ;):D
     
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    You had to have used custom deer green paint....... awesome build! Your a talented gent for sure. Always love your build pics!
     
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  3. Stinny

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    Thanks WS. Yup, that's super high test premium some wicked good Official JD Go Green paint... :D
     
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    I would have a lot of fun with that bad boy!
     
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    Can't wait to bark it all up... juz don't look right all perty... :whistle:
     
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    I know you will, but when your loads of logs come in, pics pics and videos are welcome here:yes:
     
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    Nice build Stinny!!!!!! :thumbs:

    Do you worry about wear on the tractor if you start lifting and moving heavier stuff with it?
     
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    The work never happened if there's no pics so... I can't be wasting ALL my time... ;)
    Looks like tomorrow might be good to get started with showers in the afternoon. Same Tues. Weds- Fri looks good... so, I ought to be able to break sumthin for sure... :whistle:
     
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    Not really. This lil tractor has "auto stupid" built right in. If I get stupid with too much weight, it just won't lift it. And, the tippy thing takes care of itself too. So... no worries... :D Bigger tractors must be a whole different thing and easier to get into trouble.
     
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    That .....looks......cool!
    Where's Godzilla? I bet you could give him a good thumpin' with that.
     
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    You dam right mistah... gonna crush some logs this week... :yes:
     
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    Looking Good brother!! :thumbs:
     
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    nice job, that green paint is expensive......
     
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    Awesome build Stinny, looks great green!
     
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    What size tractor is that?
     
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    I thought it looked bigger than that, but then I saw the loader mount and wasn't sure. The claw makes it look big.
     
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    The main claw isn't quite as wide as the bucket is (48"). I made the mount up higher on the claw so I could rip down into the ground a bit if I needed to. That makes the main lift arms higher all the time. Maybe makes the tractor look bigger, dunno.
     
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    Super nice job. That should prove to be a real back saver.
     
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