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Thanks - I did not know that about synthetic and prefer things that can take the abuse (or occasion misuse in my case 🙄) Budget is a factor, but value more so than total cost.

Thanks for the info and a winch is a great addition in those instances. Here I decided to use power (tractor) after conventional methods proved dangerous, be out of the fall zone (needed long line). Additional info: I left this one for a few months with up to 50+ mph winds and seriously hoping...

Thanks - having a decent section of heavier rope would be a good plan as well

Been putting it off for a while, but a winch for the jeep is on the shortlist. I had a bad lean on one that I needed to take out on the slope above & toward my tractor shed. I had tension via a line/puller and another static line tied off & one on the jeep & my wife at the helm in the middle...

In the off-road communities, it is recommended that you place something over the line closer to the vehicles to prevent that. They actually make products for that (of course they do...) but any extra line, an old moving blanket etc. can act as a dampener. The more mass or give the better. It...

@NCL4701 Any idea how thick this rope is? THX The 120’ 20k work strength bull rope is still used but not as much as it used to be as it’s too fat to use with our snatch blocks. (We used to use a 100’ rope until we cut a 90’ tree that turned out to be 110’ when the top landed on the 9N many...

Thank you all very much for the quick replies - especially @NCL4701 for the detail. It is very helpful and I KNEW others were doing this but did not see much on this in a search as this is a specific need I was thinking more about what I didn't say in my OP. I try NOT to pull the trees with...

Hi all - Think this is the right section for this... I need recommendations for pulling with the Kubota. I do a lot of tree work on my own property only and do everything except climb. I have the gamut of saws, rope puller, come-along and PPE. Have experience in taking down some pretty big...

Yes sir - that game s*cks! Just did it last weekend...

Really obvious to those that have previous experience, but for me, the bucket is the BEST heavy-duty wheelbarrow ever! Also, I moved here 12 years ago and tried spreading gravel by hand -ugh. In looking at your goals you may want to consider pallet forks for the trees etc. I have a lot of...

No doubt good advice above. A CUT is a compromise; all in one, master of none deal. However, it is fun and I can spend the time and enjoy improving my property at my pace. I had all of those "reasons for the boss " also and I can tell you there is SO much more! Having it really changes the...

Welcome, and you will not believe how much work you will be able to get done! As you know, it's never a bad plan to bump up sizes if your budget allows ;). That is a very capable machine and in the sweet spot. I can't comment on current pricing, But you HAVE your tractor so no...

This comment is a level way down from using a gun or doing a hood with 2K and I am curious to see what others have to say. FWIW - I just sprayed out an "ammo-can" toolbox using the dealer spray can this weekend. It laid down well and matches my factory paint in the sun. I also tried the...

Welcome! Here's another perspective. I have a 60" mmm and just did the service on it for the upcoming season. It is 38 years old and I have owned it for 22. In general & per above, I went through all of the service when I got it, fluids, filters grease, sharpen etc. Specific to the deck: It...

I must have that defect also as have played that game many times in the past with my small tractor on turf tires. BTW I used the same thaw & good weather to start digging out my hill & filling a ravine with the Kubota (Pic 1). I did ok staying to the edges until I had to get back up the hill...

I am on a ridge and my property has 300' of elevation from bottom to top. I have BH77 as ballast & unfilled tires and have cleaned up a lot with the grapple it's been very stable by going "low & slow". With the loader, I have had a few pucker moments going across with a full bucket of...

I can't comment to the M question. BUT, when it comes to getting older parts and searching tractor scrap yards to keep going (general - not Kubota specific), I can tell you from long-term experience that it is a false economy. If (big IF) you can find the parts you need, they are priced like...

I also have very rocky ground. I am about a year in on 16" with the BH77 and it works very well. IMO would not go down to the 12" just for that but having both options is nice. FWIW I recently watched a video of a BX using a ripper and it looks really useful! May have to look into that...

I have the next size up R14 on my L and I can tell you IMO they are really pretty good in the deep mud. Here in PA we have had bipolar weather with a lot of hot/cold switches. The area in front of my woodpile is about a 2 feet deep pit. Only had one instance over the entire winter where I...

I remove them and actually did this yesterday on my 60" ford mmm. Not sure about the kubota's but the concept is the same. I find this allows me to get the angles & balance right. However I must admit, I never even considered doing them while on... I learn something all the time here on OTT...