Land Pride SGC1060 Welds Ripping!!

[zbhover]

I have no clue, I just seen their logo in the picture

Maybe try searching google for NAI distributer or something like that and see if you can find some near by that sells their stuff?

 

[zbhover]

I'm back at my computer and this is what I came up with for NAI:
To order call 336-859-2904

Also search google for "stump grapple" or "stump bucket" there are other brands out there too, such as

http://www.rootgrapple.com/stumpgrapple.html
or
http://www.carolinaattachments.com/extreme-stump-grapple.html

for around $1200

and this guy for around $900 http://www.spartanequipment.com/products/Skid-Steer-Stump-Bucket-Attachment-Professional-Series.html

 

[skeets]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF4IHAiO92s&feature=player_detailpage#t=22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9DwH39W1faE#t=6

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Go to EBay and search stump bucket:
There are all model, all different makers, and all different prices!
Here is an example of a couple:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titan-Extre...avy_Equipment_Attachments&hash=item46219c4733

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WILDKAT-201...avy_Equipment_Attachments&hash=item3a8a81b4b7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUMP-BUCKE...avy_Equipment_Attachments&hash=item3a8a81b08c

 

[Stitchit1]

Thanks Wolfman! Would you recommend a thickness to not go under? I see one I like is 1/4". I'm told it doesn't matter what thickness the metal is, but more so the design of it

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thanks Wolfman! Would you recommend a thickness to not go under? I see one I like is 1/4". I'm told it doesn't matter what thickness the metal is, but more so the design of it

Yes, design is important, being that your using it on a tractor keeping the weight down is also important.
I would say 1/4" should work great.
if you look at this pic you will notice that this style of bucket is reinforced to not tear the mounts off, as you do roll the bucket to make it work.

 

[Stitchit1]

Thanks Wolfman! I don't understand the difference however in the actual mount. I'm going to look into it again and compare the two.

Also, I'm wondering if you or someone else can help me,.....

I'm not certain what section this question should fall under, if any. But I know they say if a guy has a tractor, he's normally pretty smart,.....

Do, here's my question: what's the best way to pull trees over while saving the root ball along with the tree? I have good size cedar trees that need to be removed & a lot of them. I have a business that will pay good $ for the cedar, but more if I can deliver with the roots still attached. They use them for porch/roof supports on log cabins. Afterward, I will be working the ground for field, a building, etc. So to get the root ball out at the same time, would be great. I know a guy next door who thought it best to use his bucket to get this done. However, a couple times he ended up with his tractor straddling the tree and suspended off the ground. To me that's a bit more risk than I'm willing to take.

I have a long 1/4" metal cable I put around a big popular, & hooked to the tractor to get a cedar out that was hung up after I cut it with a chainsaw. Seemed to work fine, but I believe it would be much better if using a block. & tackle type set up. Did I just answer my own question?

I've looked all over YouTube & didn't see anything on it without using a chainsaw.

Thanks Guys!

Chris

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I was pointing out that the bottom mount has a second plate to keep from coming loose while prying up with the bucket.

This is really what a sump bucket is designed to do, it will dig under the root ball and then it will push the stump and tree over, but yes you will do some damage to the roots as you will cut some doing it that way.

Pulling out Cedar trees stump and all can be done with the loader by just pushing them over till they get to a low enough angle to attach a cable to them and pull them out.
Note: They probably want the trunks undamaged to a certain length, I would find out what height and if you can get the loader up that high push from there as not to damage the trunk.

You can also use the block and tackle method, you will just need to get the cable as high on the tree as you can.
I found out that pulling mine that way was a ton of work and the block was very expensive.
You also need a pretty good run to pull them out.

 

[Stitchit1]

Got it Wolfman! Thanks again. I now understand about the second plate. Very good point.

I'm going to try to push over the trees a bit. However, the tree bary budged when I tried about ten different ones. I should have also mentioned they are about 14" on average.

Thanks again. I'm hoping to update this soon with grapple repair pictures.

 

[Stitchit1]

Wolfman, I've been doing done searching but not finding any block & tackle that look to be heavy duty enough. Any advice?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Here is a good snatch block.

http://www.baileysonline.com/Tools-...is-Winch/Accessories/4-5-Ton-Snatch-Block.axd

 

[Stitchit1]

Ah! Awesome!! Thanks Wolfman.

If I used this, I would not need the block & tackle correct?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

That will get you out of being in line with the tree, if you want to compound the pull then yes you would need a block and tackle set up.

 

[skeets]

2 of them things and you could almost pull it out by hand,,lol,, and don't for get CABLE,, lots of cable

 

[Tooljunkie]

I had a big ol oak hanging over my house, was split and rotting. Used 200' of super heavy rope and a sheave. I was beside tree with my 4x4 and driving opposite direction of falling tree, it was scary til it started moving, then pulled it over. Amazing how much it will pull with just one pulley.

 

[Stitchit1]

Awesome!! Thanks again!

 

[Stitchit1]

Update Sept. 12...Land Pride SGC1060 Welds Ripping!!

Received a call from the dealer today. Land Pride called him & said it wont be until Sept. 19 that the dealer should be receiving the brackets

But,......... Get this, the Rep told the dealer that they are going to run extra brackets at the same time... The dealer said he feels that Land Pride realizes something wasn't rite with the Grapples, & that they are making an extra bunch of them for when more possibly are reported to be doing the same thing. The rep also said they are doing "some modifications" to the bracket/pieces as well.

The service manager said there is "nothing" that could be done as far as use, that should cause this issue to happen. As he said, this unit is made for it. And he also said, as far as "hitting something hard in reverse, that's what it's made for. Thus, the teeth on the rear bottom of grapple".

I am hopeful this will cure the issue. As soon as I get word it's done, I'll update you all again.

 

[Stitchit1]

Update Sept 19: Land Pride SGC1060 Welds Ripping!!

Talked to the dealer today..... Land Pride sent the parts to the wrong location of the dealer, so it's being ups'd to the correct location now. Hopefully be there tomorrow, or Monday. So, "hopefully" will get it back early this next week, and I'll let you all know with some pictures as to how it looks....

Chris

 

[vickark]

This scares me. I have the same tractor and also the scm 1060 grapple.
Now where i'm at I don't have any rocks or hard ground. I do use it mainly for rounding up brush piles and adding to piles. Handy for hauling 10' sections of 6-8" pine and pine tops.
I will pay attention to this "weak spot" on the unit.
One thing I have noticed with the welds on some of the implements are that they are all MIG welds. They can look good, but that's all. Most are lack of penetration and the weld metal is not prepared .
When I make any repairs on these implements I use TIG welding and the metal is cleaned before welding.
Keep us posted on the outcome.

 

[RobD70]

This scares me. I have the same tractor and also the scm 1060 grapple.
Now where i'm at I don't have any rocks or hard ground. I do use it mainly for rounding up brush piles and adding to piles. Handy for hauling 10' sections of 6-8" pine and pine tops.
I will pay attention to this "weak spot" on the unit.
One thing I have noticed with the welds on some of the implements are that they are all MIG welds. They can look good, but that's all. Most are lack of penetration and the weld metal is not prepared .
When I make any repairs on these implements I use TIG welding and the metal is cleaned before welding.
Keep us posted on the outcome.

I just got a SGC1060, got the 3rd function valve isntalled today and got it home. I need to add 2 short hydraulic lines and Im ready to go.

As far as welds, I havent looked it over good yet. MIG welds are stronger than TIG though. In MIG, the wire gets penetration. In TIG, thats more a surface weld and a filler rod is used to filled gaps or holes.