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i believe the bolts are called “J-bolts”. A good hardware store should have them.

I went a different way, used sheet steel. I wanted max protection on my L4701, for my grapple work. It is showing some wear (did it’s job). I chose to bolt it to the grill guard, so it is removable, if I so choose.

You will be happy you have the grill guard. I have been using my grapple quite a bit & the grill guard has saved me some broken plastic.

In my area, splitting the costs & gross sales, 1/3 owner & 2/3s renter is common. That captures costs going up in bad times & high crop prices in good times.

I hope to be done clearing my property of locust trees by May. Then, just check back for the root sprouts. Yeah, I have been treating the stumps (1 part Remedy & 3 parts diesel fuel). Some just will not die easily.

My bad, but soon to be dead locust trees.

Cut some more trees today & made a decent brush pile. The trees are mostly hedge, cedar & black locust. I hope the tires (R4) hold up to the black locust. I put “Liquitube” in all 4 tires. Those thorns are evil looking.

Down market is a buying opportunity. I’m still investing (helped by a good firm). I used to manage my own portfolio. Market changes happen to fast, compared to 10-20 years ago, for me to keep up. I want somebody watching my money for me. I don’t begrudge them their fee for doing that. I was able...

It is a race for the different manufacturers in different countries. Factory riders of course, but bikes are impounded at the end of the day, only routine maintenance is allowed. 6 stages (days) are run, kind of an endurance thing. KTM sells a model to honor the race. It had all the cool...

No, below the Reno Divide in Cement Creek valley CO. I take a trip every year (38 in a row) to CO with family & friends to ride the mountain passes & camp out. The red bike is my son, other 2 are nephews.

I’m an off-road guy. I don’t ride as often as I used to, but still enjoy the time in the saddle. Me on the “Orange” bike, of course.

Nice wood pile. Are you happy with the hydraulic wood splitter? What brand is it?

Cut down some pretty big trees.

I have a pretty simple system. I keep a pistol handy for armadillos.

I needed some ballast for a grapple. I also wanted a carry-all/work platform, so I combined the 2. The 4x4 box steel is filled with concrete. I had a couple mis-matched wheel weights that I made a cradle for to carry under the plat form. I can removed the wheel weights fairly easy by removing 2...

I happened to be on my farm at twilight. I switched on the headlights & I think there is enough light getting thru the holed pattern to be just fine. I will not run into anything if out after dark. I love it when a plan works out.

I like the looks, clean & functional. It should definitely keep the sun & rain off the operator. I think this is the model for me. Thank you very much for sharing!

I am a machinist going on 42 years now. I don’t own the machinery, but have access to it. What you have seen is version 2 off a 3D printer (& the final version). Those things are great for making sure everything is perfect before you cut metal. I will make an Aluminum copy & powder coat with a...

The spinner had crossed my mind. I didn’t want it to move because I can see me just palming it on the dismount & slipping off. But, that is just me.

4 @ 1/4”-20x3/4” bolts - I will have to drill into the loader & cover up the “Do not touch loader bucket to power lines” decal. Dang!