CK20S Stump Wars! 2013

[rider7767]

CK20S clearing land.







:cool2:

 

[murphy1244]

You should have some weight on that 3 Point Hitch.

 

[k0ua]

CK20S 1

Nasty stump 0


Good job:thumbsup:

 

[rider7767]

You should have some weight on that 3 Point Hitch.

It was not that heavy, and the tires are loaded. When I get to my walnut stump, that will be another issue. I will just have to push that one across the ground.

 

[murphy1244]

It was not that heavy, and the tires are loaded. When I get to my walnut stump, that will be another issue. I will just have to push that one across the ground.

Oaky Doaky. But if it were mine I'd have at least 500# back there.

 

[rimshot]

My CK 20 eats big stumps for breakfast.

rimshot (member, ck20 whopper story club)

 

[rider7767]

My CK 20 eats big stumps for breakfast.

rimshot (member, ck20 whopper story club)

Too Cool!roposetoast:

 

[Coyote machine]

Oaky Doaky. But if it were mine I'd have at least 500# back there.

Much as it pains me to say so, Murph is right about wanting something beyond loaded tires for ballast. Maybe not so much for that particular stump but definitely for counterbalance in general. It's not when you think you need it so much as when you think you don't and actually do, only to realize it too late.

What is the ground where you are? Looks like soft clay? Man that looks like easy digging?!

 

[murphy1244]

Much as it pains me to say so, Murph is right about wanting something beyond loaded tires for ballast. Maybe not so much for that particular stump but definitely for counterbalance in general. It's not when you think you need it so much as when you think you don't and actually do, only to realize it too late.

What is the ground where you are? Looks like soft clay? Man that looks like easy digging?!

Why does it pains you?

 

[rider7767]

What is the ground where you are? Looks like soft clay? Man that looks like easy digging?!

That is some hard clay with a taste of rock. My new teeth on my bucket seem to be holding up.

I do use my box blade most of the time as a counter weight. This was a light Popular stump in a tight place on level ground. All is well. But keep the advice coming. I have been know to do some stupid stuff.:confused2: If you hear me say "watch this", you had better get low! :laughing:

 

[Coyote machine]

Why does it pains you?

It's a joke, Murph, just seeing if you're paying attention

 

[murphy1244]

It's a joke, Murph, just seeing if you're paying attention

Your a really funny Guy.

 

[Coyote machine]

On this we agree!

To the OP, another caution would be how you're using the tip of the Stihl bar/chain. That's asking for kickback, at least the way it appears in your pic. Be careful of that; either get lower to the stump or dig out around it to be able to get more of the bar into the stump- next time. Put on some chaps and chainsaw boots, logging helmet too. If you're working alone you're in danger, all it takes is one wrong move or a millisecond of inattention. And I'm not a safety police kinda guy, but I've worked professionally with saws and know what can happen to even those with lots of experience.

 

[rider7767]

Can't we all just get along! LOL

 

[murphy1244]

Can't we all just get along! LOL

I hear ya!

 

[HereticWild]

What/How are you guys getting hooks on your bucket?

As far as ballast goes, I always leave at least my cutter on mine and have the calcium filled tires...

 

[k0ua]

What/How are you guys getting hooks on your bucket?

As far as ballast goes, I always leave at least my cutter on mine and have the calcium filled tires...

Just weld them on,, They are locally available at farm supply stores, or can be ordered over the internet. It just takes a few minutes even with a stick welder. Some 1/8 7018 at about 125 amps works for me.



Amazon.com: Hook, Weld-On, Grab, 4700Lb: Industrial & Scientific

James K0UA

 

[PhysAssist]

My CK 20 eats big stumps for breakfast.

rimshot (member, ck20 whopper story club)

Hi All,

Unlike some of the safety police types postin here, I'd just like to quietly point out the unsafe hook-up in rimshot's first picture, where although the load hangs down from the center of the bucket, the attachment point of the chain is solely on the left hand grapple mount, from whence it crossed over to the center hook. This mounting applies a twisting torque the the left hand bucket mount and is essentially trying to twist the bucket off the mounts.

We should all avoid this kind of one-sided or torquing hook ups, instead either just using the center mounted hook, or better yet, both of the end points. Also, the positioning, while dramatically impressive for a picture, is too loose, making the bucket have to rear up too high, and bringing the COG too high risking lateral instability.

Thomas

 

[rider7767]

What/How are you guys getting hooks on your bucket?

As far as ballast goes, I always leave at least my cutter on mine and have the calcium filled tires...

Here are a few pics where I used pieces of chain cut to make clevises. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/291488-teeth-hooks-clevis-my-ck20s.html They are not safety rated :cop:

 

[rider7767]

Just weld them on,, They are locally available at farm supply stores, or can be ordered over the internet. It just takes a few minutes even with a stick welder. Some 1/8 7018 at about 125 amps works for me.

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Amazon.com: Hook, Weld-On, Grab, 4700Lb: Industrial & Scientific

James K0UA

I like it. I made my own, because my tractor is small and the lifting capacity is only 1900lbs. Yea, but size don't matter. I like making stuff also.