Pick 2 must have tractor implements.

Not counting a FEL as that's a given in my book. Also no need for a bush hog or mower.

 

Grapple and box blade


Mike in Okla

 

Pallet forks.

 

Grapple or forks for sure, then prolly a box blade.

 

For hoarders, grapple and winch.

 

Bottom plow and a disc.


Not for hoarding but for tractoring. When you plow a field it’s like, oh yea this is what tractors are for.

 

1.. An accommodating bank account
2.. An accommodating spouse/significant other



GrJfer I've been lurking in your tractor thread, but haven't contributed as I have less experience than others.

From what I recall, the drive is paved, and your working on a 1 acre "improved" lot.

I'm not sure that you'd use a box blade frequently enough to justify the expense. A back blade may be just as effective for moving snow or such, but I've not used either my box or back blade for that purpose.

If you have ditches to maintain, then the backhoe is useful, if not the most efficient way.

For me, the backhoe has seldom been removed from the BX25D, but I had/have need of that implement most.

A grapple would be great, and if you get a system with quick attach front, and 3rd function hydraulics, that would benefit you.

I've found that forks would be handy.

You've got a lot to think about obviously.

I know that at one point in my life, a tractor wasn't even a thought, now I wouldn't get rid of ours. (Unless upgrading)

 

Chaz There will be the occasional gravel spreading hence the box blade, I'm also hoping to use it a rear ballast after adding weight if that's possible. If not a ballast box/carry it will be.
Accommodating wife is not an issue, if it was up to her that would already be a new one sitting in the driveway. Accommodating bank account do there always could be more that also doesn't pose a problem within limits. I just want to be sure maximize usage. I don't think I can justify enough use for a backhoe attachment that one would be nice. I think renting or hiring it out would be more cost-effective when needed.

 

I would agree, if the lot doesn't need much work/improvement, then the backhoe would be an unnecessary expense. Wasn't trying to steer you in that direction.

Renting a mini-excavator or hiring out small jobs is way less expensive, and a mini-ex is way faster way to get the work done.

I've moved and spread a lot of gravel by FEL alone. The box blade still sits more than used.

A carry/ballast box seems more to your needs.

We have a gravel/dirt drive, and I need to freshen it up with our box blade again this year, but otherwise it generally sits somewhere.

Haven't used our back blade at all yet. But it was in the package deal for our used tractor.. no complaints.

Best of luck with your shopping. Get what you need/want, and have no regrets.

 

With cost in mind, pallet forks, back blade or box blade, and a landscape rake are all very effective attachments that can be found at a low price point. Often easy to find in the used market too. Aside from those, it depends on your wants and needs.

Grapple if 3rd function equipped makes life a lot easier. Keep an eye out for deals on used attachments, they really expand the usefulness of a compact tractor.

 

I just can't get over that you don't need a brush hog. That's the number 1 attachment I think of for a tractor.

 

Usually not much on a 1 acre lot that needs brush hogged..

 

Reason being is it all improved, and has been mowed weekly during the summer. To be honest it will see more firewood related duties than anything thing else.

 

I suppose, as that's what I have at my house 1acre, but the land that my friends have where I cut wood from are 24 and 50 acres and my land up north is 40 acres. And I badly need a brush hog and tractor up there again after m mom sold the old 2n with the brush hog and FEL.

 

The three point logging winch is my most important implement for my tractor , only time it comes off is when I put the box blade on to work on our lane. I had a ball mount welded on the winch so I can still pull a trailer , splitter , etc

 

Pallet forks and grapple , why those you ask?
Because that is what I have ( so far ).

 

I would say without a doubt pallet forks would be number one. They are just so dang handy for pretty much anyone, regardless of if you burn wood or not.

After that it depends on your needs. Do you live in a snowy climate? Do you process firewood from trees or logs? Do you have woods or pastures?

One could argue a snowplow, grapple, etc for the number two slot.

I'm gonna say a carry all box. More specifically, one that can dump and go on your forks front or rear

 

That winch system would certainly be some ballast on a BX system.

 

I'd say pallet forks for sure.
I'm much, much better at crowning a gravel driveway with a rear blade vs box blade.
A landscape rake is a handy affordable attachment. From grooming the drive, cleaning up your processing area to when it's wet dethatching the lawn.

 

I don’t know if they make them for smaller machines like the BX but a pallet fork grapple may be a good 2-in-1 for you. I have a danuser model. Great for logs, large brush, and the grapple can come off and be a simple set of forks. Not great for small sticks, etc but if you can cut a bush or limb down in a large piece it moves it fine. I love it for bucking logs up off the ground.

Ballast is my second choice. As much as you can get. Certainly as much as the tractor calls for. A ballast box is my choice, but maybe a heavy hitch type weight bracket would work better for you.

I run two green machines in the 40-60 hp range on 55 acres. So my experience is vastly different. But forks and a grapple are the two most used implements. With ballast on the back always.