Most useful attachments that I can make?

[blunosr]

Hi, I posted a similar question over on the Attachments forum, sorry if you're reading it twice.
I'd like to get a list together of attachments/implements that are reasonable to build, and that would give me some Winter projects.

I have a Bobcat, and a couple of tractors (one of which can use the same attachments as the Bobcat).

I recently made a tipping carry all for the 3pt hitch. And I think my next project will be a middle buster.

Can you guys give me other suggestions? I am a reasonable fabricator, and have lots of tools.

Thanks,

Troy

 

[Baby Grand]

I find lots of reasons to leave the boom pole on my 3PH, though other folks have no use at all for them.

 

[MikeD74T]

Not complex or difficult to build, but a toothbar is really useful. IMO MikeD74T

 

[k0ua]

If you have SSQA (Skid Steer Quick Attach) Which you probably do, Then how about fabbing up a nice set of SSQA Pallet forks. They are real handy. It was more than I wanted to tackle, so I bought mine, but that would be a good project, and very useful to own. Or how about a 10 ft boom pole for the SSQA. for lifting lighter things up high? I have not done it, but I have thought about it several times.. That is down in the realm of something I could successfully do.

James K0UA

 

[BHD]

I do not want to bash any one, that is not my intent,

but I read these headings and basically it says tell me what I need,

what I need and what you need is two different things, and how you work and live,

I made a tree planter a few years ago, great tool if you need it other wise it just sets,
post hole digger great if you need it, if not it sets,

you must do things around your place or work and having some thing would make the job easer, that is what I would build, if it is a drag for the drive way or a set of forks or a digger or a bucket cement mixer, or a power broom, or stump remover, or a log skid, and so on,

how is some one else going to know what would make your life easer or what you would enjoy building,?

 

[Taylortractornut]

Forks are a great and handy tool. I built a set for my skid steer and a set for dads LS Tractor. MIddle buster, blade, rear forks, 2 blade grader, grapple/rake. Just what ever you need for the job. Im building a sweeper now for my landscaping business.

Others on my list are sorting bucket, logging winch, drop hammer, rake/ grapple, manure tine bucket, and mulch layer.

 

[swick1]

Other than a front end loader bucket, forks are my most frequently used attachment. If you can install them on the rear or front you will have more lifting capacity (rear) or more reach (front). A quick attach is essential if you have more than one front end loader attachment. I also use my backhoe all the time to lift and position heavy objects. I can be more precise with it than the loader.

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[blueriver]

Bucket Grapple?

 

[bcp]

Roof attachment for roll bar!

 

[2458n]

You need to make a trailer mover tool for moving just about everything. Make sure you use a old reciever from a truck. This will allow you to change ball sizes, flat farm trailer ,and pintle type hook ups. The upright where your top link hooks should have a 2&5/16 '' ball on it for moving goosenecks.

 

[Chain Bender]

You need to make a trailer mover tool for moving just about everything. Make sure you use a old reciever from a truck. This will allow you to change ball sizes, flat farm trailer ,and pintle type hook ups. The upright where your top link hooks should have a 2&5/16 '' ball on it for moving goosenecks.

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I don't have goose neck, but I do use a 2 5/16th ball for my tractor hauler. They are handy, as you said. I use mine for everything, lifting, pulling, moving, stumping (small of course), dragging logs...

CB

 

[IMCA38]

Here's my trailer mover....

 

[IMCA38]

I also made a 3PH dethatcher.

Since this photo was taken, I've painted it all red like the trailer mover.

If you like, read more details here...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/98472-my-3-pt-dethatcher.html

 

[akpilot]

I use my front platform all the time, it's one of handiest things I have built.

 

[Green4310TLB]

Wow that is a wide open question... Living with a long drive way, I think a multi-purpose blade (box) with weights and slots fro hooking a chain would be a starting point for me. I built a bale spear for moving round bales. I would like a root rake or grapple bucket for brush. Pallet forks are always handy. A front pole for setting trusses would be nice. loader mounted snow blower would be cool - but prabably too heavy for my little tractor. A quick set up for adding rear weights would be nice. I am thinking about a heavy duty off road dump trailer project right now... and the list goes on...

 

[EddieWalker]

My drag is something that I use all the time and something that I really like. It was simple to make, and the results that it gives me are very satisfying.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/141756-my-super-duper-drag.html

Eddie

 

[tankerfarmboy]

I have made a bale clamp (not a grapple, grabs the bale sideways), avalanche blade (a plow blade with wings and a drag back function, like the use on pay loaders), pallet forks and a new bucket. Plus I changed my tractor from a regular pin on style to a ALO Quicke attach style loader. Makes life so much easier.

 

[wawajake]

I made this over past two weeks . Painted it last night.
All scrap metal I already had, but drillbits and sawsall blades , pins etc cost me $100
I used an old engine cradle that had casters removed, and used a old sattelite dish round circle thing, for swivel and pins set up, and I had an old cutting edge I cut down to 54 inches and tacked a 4 inch angle iron on top of the cutting edge to give the blade some height . Will use it to spread gravel and topsoil.

I also added a trailer ball , I attach a ball to all my attachments in case I need to move the boat or a trailer .

 

[StanR]

I use this a lot

Build thread

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/199423-3-pt-multi-purpose-bar.html

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I use this a lot

Build thread

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/199423-3-pt-multi-purpose-bar.html

I need to get me something like that. I'd love one of the combination 3 point trailer hitch attachments that has a receiver for a ball mount, a gooseneck ball, and a chain hook. I'd probably use it a lot.