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Kubotas at play. Er, I mean work!

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Warner, Jan 20, 2018.

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  1. WeldrDave

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    OH YEAH!!! :binoculars: I got to get the hell out of here! When I leave this Communist state, I’m going to put out in a thread (JUST) some of the things that are going on in this state. Some of it has Directly effected me…
     
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    Congrats on the new tractor WeldrDave...She sure is pretty!
     
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    Thank you much! It also came with the “payment”! :rofl: :lol::whistle:
     
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    Those drones are probably keeping an eye on you!
     
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol: Not just me…. :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol: Read the last sentence of my signature profile, This will give you an Idea...:whistle:
     
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    Congratulations Dave, that’s one nice tractor!
     
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    Nice new wheels Dave. :cool: :tractor:

    Is the color off from your camera?? Looks more red than orange. But still very nice. :thumbs:
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Might be, it was kinda overcast when I took the pics, but it’s “Orange”! :cool::tears::D
     
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    What size grapple did you get? I have the 72” bucket but would I need their big grapple? I know the old saying, “Go big or go home”. They sent me all the prices and sizes. :yes:
     
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    I got the 55 because I was more concerned with the weight of the grapple reducing my lift capacity. Not once have I wished I got the 60, but everyone uses tools for different purposes.
     
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    I’m leaning in the same direction as you! :yes:
     
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    Newest addition to the fleet. 2021 with 133 hours.

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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Very nice machine, I came close to buying used, and really wanted to, but Kubota offered 0% financing so I couldn’t resist. :whistle:
     
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    You better hop in the truck Dave!
    You'll have snow to play in tomorrow!:dex:
     
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    Yeah Buddy!! I’m going to look into a set of rear chains for the Tractor, I have a sloping driveway and some small hilly areas, they may come in handy. One of the reasons I went with the HST model, and it’s all around easier. :cool: I’ve been on the web for the last couple days looking at grapples, sizes and prices. o_O:faint: My frigg’n head hurts, there are so many picks. I will not go any bigger than 60” though, I want to keep it in that weight zone like you.
     
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    Dave having 2 "lids" allows for odd shaped loads but will add a little extra weight. Enter this tidbit to further confuse your decision. :p
    With (I think) your proximity to PA and maybe DE, looking in those more agricultural areas/dealers would save you some $$$ and probably have a wider choice.
    I wouldn't get hung up on steel thickness, (weight) a grapple is an easy thing to abuse... employees. I know you know steel and it's stresses for your judge in its use. You want to booger up the grapple and not your loader, the weakest link in the chain ideology. :whistle:
     
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    I agree 100% and was thinking along those lines! “Great minds think alike” ;) For what I do/want to do, I don’t see the need for something any bigger. If I need to, I’ll cut it up and drag it. I found this on e-bay. price not bad…:whistle:
    60" COMBO TINE Brush Root Rake Grapple Attachment SkidSteer Tractor Quick Attach | eBay
     
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    I'm paying 0% as well. :whistle:
     
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