Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

DieselBound · Feb 9, 2018

4570Man said:
The CTL isn’t an effective replacement for a compact tractor. It cost twice as much and destroys the ground it runs on. If you can live with those short comings it’s an amazing tool. It makes a tractor loader look like an actual tinker toy tractor. It’s a last years model so it’s not pre emissions. It’s around 90 hp so DEF is required.

I finally got the opportunity to run one, though it was wasn't really a CTL as it was wheeled. The hydraulic power is what really makes these things WORK. And, the strength of the machine's body makes you feel like even if something bad were to happen around you you're going to come out alive! The one I rented was used to augur post holes and for that work there isn't anything that can touch it: being able to reverse a 12" augur buried over 3' in heavy clay is something to really appreciate! This and the excavators I run always make me smile when I get back on my tractor(s)- I prefer sitting up on a wheeled vehicle (not as productive, but the view is nice, and I can get around much faster). If I had lots of money I'd for sure have a CTL.

4570Man · Feb 9, 2018

I like the visibility of the tractor and how little ground disturbance is caused in dry conditions. The visibility around you that is. Skid steers have unmatched bucket visibility. The skid steers and mini excavators are brutal on the ground unless you’re driving in a straight line.

sawyer andy · Feb 11, 2018

4570Man said:
I like the visibility of the tractor and how little ground disturbance is caused in dry conditions. The visibility around you that is. Skid steers have unmatched bucket visibility. The skid steers and mini excavators are brutal on the ground unless youæ±*e driving in a straight line.

just like a big loader but smaller . Hey what's it cost for one of them small utility's?

4570Man · Feb 11, 2018

sawyer andy said:
just like a big loader but smaller . Hey what's it cost for one of them small utility's?

A lot. But before you throw rocks go check what a new wheel loader cost. And it’s not a apples to apples comparison.

Xfaxman · Feb 12, 2018

sawyer andy said:
just like a big loader but smaller . Hey what's it cost for one of them small utility's?

Are you asking about a CUT, Compact Utility Tractor?

pls1911 · Feb 12, 2018

Late to this thread....
Grapples are certainly worth their weight in gold.
I have a Titan Rock grapple ( about the same as brush grapple but with 3" tine spacing, and doubles nicely as a land plane).

I also have a Demo Dozer grapple bucket which is about as versatile as you can get with a dozer push blade , and four receiver hitches incorporated into the design. It's a bit heavy and a bit pricy, but well worth the extra cost in terms of quality and versatility
( DEMO-DOZER SKID STEER GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT BEST BUCKET PERIOD! ALL AMERICAN MADE - YouTube )

I do find demolition and reclamation productivity with these attachments to be considerably higher with a skid steer in lieu of a tractor, especially when combined with an extreme duty brush cutter ( mine is a skid pro)
(All my attachments are 72")

PhysAssist · Feb 12, 2018

rlgustafson said:
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So did you push it down, or did it fall on its own?

If the latter, then you're lucky- in my experience, it would've fallen on the building were it my property...

Nice work anyhoo!

PhysAssist · Feb 12, 2018

DieselBound said:
I finally got the opportunity to run one, though it was wasn't really a CTL as it was wheeled. The hydraulic power is what really makes these things WORK. And, the strength of the machine's body makes you feel like even if something bad were to happen around you you're going to come out alive! The one I rented was used to augur post holes and for that work there isn't anything that can touch it: being able to reverse a 12" augur buried over 3' in heavy clay is something to really appreciate! This and the excavators I run always make me smile when I get back on my tractor(s)- I prefer sitting up on a wheeled vehicle (not as productive, but the view is nice, and I can get around much faster). If I had lots of money I'd for sure have a CTL.

FYI:
augur - Google Search

vs

auger:
auger - Google Search

Sometimes I just can't help being a junior member of the word police- but I really appreciated your comments on the "quasi-CTL".

PA