Recent content by Tropical Jack

Yes; I find the power appropriate. My property is steep, and I have sufficient power to grade and do ditch work as well as PTO power to brush hog and run a PTO chipper. Weight is a traction factor. I have rear wheel weights and filled tires. Jack

Hello neighbor! I am in Jackson county, NC near Franklin. 4400’ elevation, very hilly terrain, and in the middle of the forest. I have an L 3301HST. I use my tractor for grading my steep gravel driveway, chipping up the endless branches, helping with firewood splitting and logistics, brush...

No tailgate?

Nice setup! I have a similar configuration on my L3301. I found that the valve body began rusting, and I had to take it all apart and paint it. Jack

I am using one right now for a 3pt concrete mixer. Caution - in my book, the Harbor Freight 1000# furniture dolly capacity is greatly exaggerated. I build most of my dollys with 2x or 4x4 wood and larger casters. YMMV Jack

Before I installed a hydraulic top link on my L3301, like “mendonsy” above, I bought a longer top link at TSC. It was just about perfect to compensate for the Pats. Jack

Looks like it could be a hay rake.

Wow! Did you do the fabrication on the plates to extend the mount? The original BH77 foot room is cramped; that looks really tight! Is the speed and power significantly more? I think that I would upgrade to an excavator before I did all that work; but beautiful job!

Nice repurposing! Jack

L3301 HST with backhoe. It has been very useful and reliable for me.

I have never removed my FEL to mow, but sometimes I remove the bucket. This gives me some ballast in the front without sacrificing visibility or maneuverability. In any event, keep the FEL low to the ground. Just my 2 cents (now worth less than a penny). Jack

Whole new meaning to “scenic covered bridge”!

Very efficient setup! Jack

This is one reason that I chip instead of burning. Jack