What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[ajschnitzelbank]

Kinda deep!
Trench box not required?

I thought the same thing. No way I’d get that deep in the ground, I’d be too afraid. Partially because I don’t really do it often so I don’t know the risks.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Kinda deep!
Trench box not required?

Exactly my thought! The trench needs shoring since the workers are completely underground...or it needs to be tapered back on the sides considerably. I'm not a safety Sally, but damn there's two human lives in that trench.

https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/trench_excavation_fs.pdf

https://inside.tamuc.edu/facultystaffservices/riskManagementSafety/documents/safetyPrograms/TAMUC-Excavations-061109.pdf

 

[RCW]

That looks identical to the HaulMaster (Harbor freight) QH that I have. Have a look at these photos if you want to make it work even better. Your turnbuckle style stabilizers might even make that QH even less forgiving when you're trying to back into an attachment because they don't have as much slack as the telescoping type stabilizers. The sharp edges on those hooks catch on things pretty badly and just push the implement around rather than centering the QH in the lift pockets on the implement. About the only thing it does do is keep the lift arms spread the right distance. Not much point in having a QH that you still have to get on/off the tractor and use pry bars, etc.

You'll also find those are Cat 3 hooks. Tractor Supply has some great incremental bushings that will let you go from Cat 1 to 2, then 2-3, which helps tremendously with anything that has to have a tight and rigid connection to the 3PH. You can get them on Amazon as well. I get another set every time I get a new piece of 3PH equipment. Coat 'em with grease/graphite, and they make excellent rollers to let the pins slide down in the hook very nicely.

The mod in those photos made a HUGE difference. I can pop my BB on in a blink now without leaving the seat, and there's no more struggling to level the blade because of slack in the connection. The chipper takes a little longer because I have to connect the PTO shaft first, but otherwise, I back up against it and lift. The only reason I can come up with those hooks being so square on the edges is a cost reduction in production after cutting those parts from steel plate with a plasma cutter. The hooks are a LOT larger and stronger than anything you'll ever pull or lift with it, especiallly on that little BX. If this was being used on a Cat 3 tractor, well MAYBE you'd break it, but it's pretty stout.

I used cut-off wheels on an angle grinder to remove the bulk of the material from the corners, then a flapper wheel to shape and smooth them. I have ZERO concerns about breaking it with my LX or any of my implements.

IMO, it could have been about 2 inches shorter vertically which would have moved the top hook up a couple holes and made it a little more adjustable. Having to put the top hook in the very bottom holes for Cat 1 implements is a bit annoying. But, it does the trick, and fits anything I have with a QH Compatible sticker on it. An ongoing project I have is modifying my 3PH Receiver Hitch drawbar so that I can just drop it on the QH and boogie. The next thing I'll mod is my sub-soiler so it too will fit on the QH. I need to build a rack for that as well, especially if I get it QH compatible. I'm in no particular hurry though. It's shed time that keeps me outta the missus' hairdo.

Yep - - I've found the HF QH is remarkably similar to a lot of chineseum implements. Wouldn't want to pull real hard on it with a big machine, but works great for my BX.

I've had mine for 8 or so years. I have a full compliment of TSC bushings of various types. Some implements I use bushings, others I don't. Bushings stay on the implement.

Has worked well for me after I got stuff dialed in. I often will change implements several times in a day. I park them on pallets, and can usually drop and pick up without leaving tractor seat.

Said it before and again on this thread, only thing I would change is a change to of one of Kenny's Extended Hooks at Accessories for Imported Quick Hitches - BoltOnHooks LLC .

PS - - I just ordered one of Kenny's Extended Hooks......

 

[dirtydeed]

I totally agree with all of you above. I didn't dig it. I came later in the afternoon to help with the backfill. I wasn't pleased.

I think it would be best to remove the post. I certainly don't want anyone else doing that.

 

[ctfjr]

Man I envy you guys with grapples. I keep struggling to warrant the purchase of one for my compact tractor (L2350DT). The lift capacity (at full height) is only about 900 lbs. So I couldn't really pick up and move any large heavy logs....but it might be more useful than I imagine.

If I had a larger tractor.....I would have one for sure. Certainly looks like a labor saver.

I wouldn't let that hold you back from getting one. My loader isn't much bigger but I use the heck out of the grapple in the woods. I may have to take smaller cuts of trees to dump them where they are out of the the way but without it. . .

 

[forky]

Run time depends on load. Based on the limited use we’ve had so far, it’s been a bit the less than 1 gallon per hour. 13.5 gallon fuel tank but no way I’m running it out of fuel so I’d say 10 hours realistically. First time out, ran a total of about 8 hours on about 6 gallons. I know that because it was full when it started, put a 6 gallon can in it to top off this time and it took all 6 gallons but barely. Ran around picking up stuff with the grapple for about 20 minutes between generator runs but I don’t suspect that burned much fuel.

This time 3.5 hours on what the gauge would translate to about 3 to 4 gallons but the gauge isn’t exactly a precision instrument so hard to tell. If it was summer and we were running A/C instead of the oil furnace, it might take a wee bit more fuel.

RPM is about the 540 PTO mark on the tach. I set RPM by the voltage and frequency meters on the generator rather than the engine tach.

So far as I know, it hasn’t demanded a regen while on the generator. I’ve had it run a regen while running the chipper at 540 and because I wasn’t in the operator seat I didn’t know it was doing it until I went to throttle it down to stop the chipper and saw the regen light on solid. About one minute later it was done without my involvement. At the RPM it’s running for the generator to make 60hz I would expect it to regen just fine without me, same as it did with the chipper.

Thanks for the information NCL. I didn't realize one needed to run the tractor at those rpms.
I was assuming a fast idle would get the job done. Not the case at all.
Good information for sure.

 

[Flintknapper]

I wouldn't let that hold you back from getting one. My loader isn't much bigger but I use the heck out of the grapple in the woods. I may have to take smaller cuts of trees to dump them where they are out of the the way but without it. . .
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I am clearing some areas on my property of small saplings (up to 6" in diameter) and a bunch of Privet Hedge. So would mostly be using it to grab piles of that stuff and move it to a burn pile.

BUT sometimes I have trees blow down and it would sure be handy not to have to 'buck' the trunks into sizes I can handle by hand and load on a trailer.

My Loader will probably lift 1,000 lbs to the heights I would normally 'transport' cut pieces... but will only lift 800 lbs to full height (about 6.5 feet).

Sure looks like a labor saving device.

Most of the stuff I wouldn't be able to lift (or even grasp) I can 'push' with my
tractor....and do that now.

 

[Jsjac]

I am clearing some areas on my property of small saplings (up to 6" in diameter) and a bunch of Privet Hedge. So would mostly be using it to grab piles of that stuff and move it to a burn pile.

BUT sometimes I have trees blow down and it would sure be handy not to have to 'buck' the trunks into sizes I can handle by hand and load on a trailer.

My Loader will probably lift 1,000 lbs to the heights I would normally 'transport' cut pieces... but will only lift 800 lbs to full height (about 6.5 feet).

Sure looks like a labor saving device.

Most of the stuff I wouldn't be able to lift (or even grasp) I can 'push' with my
tractor....and do that now.

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Are those poison ivy vines?
If I cut that up at the fire wood working spot I would be covered in it.

 

[trueg50]

I wouldn't let that hold you back from getting one. My loader isn't much bigger but I use the heck out of the grapple in the woods. I may have to take smaller cuts of trees to dump them where they are out of the the way but without it. . .
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I agree, fantastic for picking up branch piles,

I am clearing some areas on my property of small saplings (up to 6" in diameter) and a bunch of Privet Hedge. So would mostly be using it to grab piles of that stuff and move it to a burn pile.

BUT sometimes I have trees blow down and it would sure be handy not to have to 'buck' the trunks into sizes I can handle by hand and load on a trailer.

My Loader will probably lift 1,000 lbs to the heights I would normally 'transport' cut pieces... but will only lift 800 lbs to full height (about 6.5 feet).

Sure looks like a labor saving device.

Most of the stuff I wouldn't be able to lift (or even grasp) I can 'push' with my
tractor....and do that now.

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You might be able to lift that log with a grapple, remember too the weight of the grapple can be held a bit further back than the tip of your bucket if you are trying to use a chain. That should make lifting easier. My landpride 60" isn't any special light weight model and it is a little lighter than my 60" bucket.

Grapples are fantastic for clearing! My tractor has similar specs to yours and it works great. I use it to pickup and move rocks as well.

When clearing the blowdown I just made a pile of the branches (facing the same direction) and picked them up, crunched them, and took them away.

Another view from much warmer times. I've been clearing an area of invasive glossy buckthorn and some saplings <3" diameter as well.

 

[Flintknapper]

Are those poison ivy vines?
If I cut that up at the fire wood working spot I would be covered in it.

Yes, poison ivy. But I had cut those vines at their base about a month prior to felling the damaged tree, so they were dried and dead.

When I was young lad....I could roll in poison ivy any never get it, but at some time after 30 yrs. of age it started to affect me. Now at 68....I can scarcely walk past any and not have a reaction.

So strange.

 

[Bmyers]

Worked along the edge of the field cleaning up piles in the water way and edge of field. Moved several logs and old branches. Started spreading out the dirt with bucket and box blade until it got to muddy and we had to stop.

 

[RCW]

Admit a detour, but not worthy of a new thread.

I got this Dewalt 18 gauge finish nailer on sale for $40 (?) years ago. Love it. There’s lots of fancy versions anymore, but this one has been very handy.

Downside is pneumatic can be a hassle for interior work if you don’t have a very portable pancake compressor.

 

[trueg50]

Note to self, when clearing blow down, trim down to the stump...or when it settles people will find puzzling 10-30ft tall stumps.

Tuesday:

Saturday:

 

[DustyRusty]

Poison Ivy doesn't ever die! It seems to be like a snake that you cut off the head but the head can still bite you and kill you. If you burn poison ivy, the smoke can contain the oils and get into your lungs. Not a good thing!

 

[Old_Paint]

I am clearing some areas on my property of small saplings (up to 6" in diameter) and a bunch of Privet Hedge. So would mostly be using it to grab piles of that stuff and move it to a burn pile.

BUT sometimes I have trees blow down and it would sure be handy not to have to 'buck' the trunks into sizes I can handle by hand and load on a trailer.

My Loader will probably lift 1,000 lbs to the heights I would normally 'transport' cut pieces... but will only lift 800 lbs to full height (about 6.5 feet).

Sure looks like a labor saving device.

Most of the stuff I wouldn't be able to lift (or even grasp) I can 'push' with my
tractor....and do that now.

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Gonna echo what @trueg50 said. If you can lift that chained to your bucket, then it should be no problem with a grapple. The main reason I buck stuff like that short is so that I can get between the trees with it and not damage the bark on the trees I want to keep. My LX has an LA535 loader, meaning about 1200 pounds of lift at the boom knuckles. Pretty sure it would balk on green log that size, too.

No question that's PI. I've seen enough of it to know. Fortunately, I'm not allergic. I can pull it up by it's roots with my bare hands. Unless I have a scratch, it's just another invasive plant to me. If I get it on a scratch, I'll get a few blisters along the scratch, but they're typically gone in a couple days, quicker if I put calamine on it.

 

[mcmxi]

I'm going to use the M6060 this morning to haul the elk carcass up the hill and into the woods. The remains are currently in a polypropylene sled. The carcass will feed coyotes, birds, worms, bugs etc. I then plan on cutting up some downed trees and bringing the wood back in the sled. Before I do that, I want to rig up something to keep the sled from running into the back of the tractor. I could use the tow bar I made up for the Jeep or cobble something together. Maybe I'm over thinking it.

 

[S-G-R]

Picked up a couple cans of diesel and some suitcase weights.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Picked up a couple cans of diesel and some suitcase weights.

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You should have also picked up a couple of these.

 

[mcmxi]

You should have also picked up a couple of these.
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Ha! That's the truth! The suitcase weights I bought for the M6060 are kind of Kubota grey.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Ha! That's the truth! The suitcase weights I bought for the M6060 are kind of Kubota grey.

Grey would work too!
I need to get some more weights but I can't bring myself to go to the JD shop I did however, see that they will supposedly ship free on Amazon. Everyone else wants your first born in shipping fees.