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  1. J

    Anybody here ever build a motocross track?

    thanks pa...if somehow I end up getting sucked into doing a large one sometime, I'll definitely be in touch..
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    Yea, I think that will be your best bet. And here I thought you meant the engineer as well..LOL...Ever notice that sometimes we all wonder what engineers were thinking?? on everything. Just thinking here on that tree...I think I remember you have another tree close by as well..You could also...
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    Daves latest thread!!

    Wow...I'm starting to see how some get really sensitive or should I say defensive when it comes to talking about equipment..its just like truck brand discussions..geesh..Dave, if your happy with your JCB, then great! I have realized though, when discussing these things, you can state your...
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    Bad day at the ranch

    Hey Tim... You'll have to let me know as well how much they charged you for the glass...That's actually my families business, a glazing contractor...despite me doing all the other things I do :)....I'm actually thinking I can get better pricing on the glass or even lexan or...
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    Anybody here ever build a motocross track?

    Pafarmer....good to know the price range on these things...and your set up with equipment is definitely better for building one. The one I showed was just a small little back yard track at my buddies house...Now if we are talking about the size you are doing, then I'll be calling you. Where...
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    Daves latest thread!!

    KSSS, thanks for the input...seeing how I only joined this forum here about a month ago and asked you about the Case machines since that is what you run, I should have known better as you have given me great and trustful information.. so this may sound dumb, but is FPT a member on here? or is...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    CM...yea, I know what you mean...My grandparent's place is like 8-11acres with fields and woods...How much is ground going for down your way these days? I was always told its cheaper in the south?? I may have to go out an hour from work as well, but I figured for peace of mind, I'll deal with...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    Grit, why can't you just use a long chain, hook it to the tree and the skid and pull it out? I've never tried it with my skid, but we have a 30-40hp tractor that we use on my grandparent and parent's house to pull the felled trees..I've pulled some monsters with that thing too...I'm thinking...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    Dustin...I have the side windows on my NH LS180, but no door...and trust me, between this winter plowing with it and what we just talked about...that's why I'm looking for an enclosed cab machine now! lol...holy crap, I can only imagine a rattlesnake being in there!! So did it come at you? We...
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    Daves latest thread!!

    So the Cases in Tier are having lots of trouble?!! Don't get me nervous, because I'm looking at the Case SR220's...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    Grit...yea, mother nature is a beast, lol....hmm, here I thought squirrels are minimal compared to the deer, bear, etc...Speaking of that...I had left my skid sitting in the woods, hopped in it last weekend and started working...I'm going along and saw a damn mouse running down the front of my...
  12. J

    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    that is one of the ones I had looked at Skid Shear....but i wanted the two independent like you had said...I didn't realize they would split it into two for you..I also liked the top to be used as a rake, but the problem I had with that type was that the bottom tines were really short...sounds...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    OD1 or others... I didn't read through all 62 pages of threads, but Willie59 is correct on Bestline Equipment..They are in my area and I use them all the time for boom lifts (anywhere from 40' to 120') on our jobs and job sites. I have a great relationship with them and are absolutely fabulous...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    That is a nice size piece of property when you have the woods..I've been looking around myself for a nice chunk. I'm not a big fan of large properties that are all open and prefer the woods. And you are correct, they are a lot of work, lol. Well, those high impact doors were for just...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    Awesome property Garrett..how many acres do you have? Those pics you posted, that's basically the look of the property I posted on here...down trees and debris and a ton of jagger/thorn bushes to pull out..I can tell u from this from this past weekend renting one. I cut my logs into 8' lengths...
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    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    hey Garrett....actually they are all just a little bit different from what I've found...the root grapples I've found, the front edge is curved and serated for ripping out the roots...the rakes, are usually one full length looking rake on the top verse two independent grapples...a rake is just...
  17. J

    grapple buckets: rock vs root and skid steer size

    Bought the Solesbee grapple rake...being shipped out tomorrow so I'll let everyone know how it is. Got it with shipping included for $2261.00....
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    Questions about engine hours 1845C

    KSSS, thanks...are you planning on trading it in or would you consider selling it privately to someone?
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    Questions about engine hours 1845C

    KP....I'll look around here and see what's out there for you...from what I've been noticing, to find a machine with cab/heat in that price range is going to be tough without it having a fair amount of hours on it...Hell, I'm seeing them with 4100hrs on them for $25k or more with cab/heat....You...
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    Questions about engine hours 1845C

    KP, what size machine as far as hp are you looking for? Closed or open cab? There's a 07 420 around me with 750 hours on it for like $17,500...open cab...
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