Implements...

[Hunter8282]

Starting from scratch here. Kioti NS4710H Cab w/3rd function on order.

Are there preferred implement manufacturers or does it depend the implement itself?

Which implements does it make sense to buy used and which would you prefer to buy new.

I know I want a grapple of some kind to move brush and logs etc., some kind of chisel plow and disk, some kind of mower (rotary or flail), something to pullup small trees and remove small stumps, probably a tiller.

Do you find any value in renting to try an implement out before buying? I am sure I'll have tons more questions as we go.

Do you find value in getting them through the local dealer vs buying online or box store?

Any and all advice greatly appreciated!

 

[RjCorazza]

For implements with a gear box, I prefer the "buy once - cry once" approach. Generally meaning quality name brand stuff. For implements like a rake, blade, or box blade typical farm stores can be adequate. I do inspect them closely for weld quality though.

 

[404nouser]

Get a set of pallet forks, you won't regret them.

 

[Hunter8282]

Yes pallet forks are on the list.

 

[Bootlegger750]

I like Iron Craft stuff, made well and are priced decent. I have to have a rotary cutter & land plane myself

 

[oosik]

What you will need depends upon what you plan on doing. Grapple is a life saver. I have a very HD grapple - made by Land Pride. My back can only handle minimum time collecting and picking stuff off the ground.

I use a Rhino rear blade and a Land Pride LPGS( land plane grading scraper) on my mile long gravel driveway.

I upgraded to a 2009 Kubota M6040 seventeen years ago. Finally - four years ago - I upgraded the last of my implements to Category 2. The added weight makes a world of difference. So does the added strength.

These are the brands I've had good luck with. Kubota - Land Pride - Rhino - WRLong - Pittsburg - Rankin - Bush Hog - Wallenstein - Fit Rite. Recognize - my choices are because the implement is available locally. I WILL NOT spend large sums of money buying anything over the internet. Large sums require a "hands on" approach. I have never been disappointed doing things this way.

 

[mike0000]

Once you have a grapple you find you can’t live without out one, or at least that’s my opinion. Loaded tires and something for a good counter weight is a must too.

 

[oosik]

My grapple is offset in the rear by - 1010 lb Rhino rear blade and 1550 lb of Rimguard in the rear tires.

Without this offset weight - my grapple would be SEVERLY limited in what it could pick up.

 

[drumminj]

I'll share what I have: pallet forks, bush hog, land plane, landscape rake, grapple, bucket, stump grinder, wood chipper, drag harrow, disc harrow.

As others have said, grapple is just a must-have for me. Use it all the time - moving downed limbs, cleaning up trees, I've felled, etc. Most of the others beyhond the bushhog are rarely used but nice to have when needed. Honestly, the land plane (which I just bent ironically) is the one I've wondered if I should have bought. Have used it a few times, but it's really just the rippers that have been helpful. My driveway hasn't really needed maintenance other than the drag harrow in the past 4 years.

Forks are definitely a nice thing to have - if just for unloading freight deliveries!

As far as what/where to buy, I've been happy with my Homestead Implments items (grapple, land plane, landscape rake), my LandPride (bush hog, bucket, and disc), Woodland Mills (chipper and grinder) and my Everything Attachments forks, but wouldn't reccomend doing business with them after all the issues. Definitely look at independent companies - good deals and strong implments out there. But Land Pride (obviously I'm exposed to the Kubota side of things) make good solid implements too.

 

[bigdeer2000]

I have had good luck getting name brand implements on Facebook marketplace. I like the heavier made older stuff best. I don’t have any John Deere tractors but really like their implements. Taylor way, woods, land pride

 

[Hunter8282]

Once you have a grapple you find you can’t live without out one, or at least that’s my opinion. Loaded tires and something for a good counter weight is a must too.

Yes, it will have loaded tires with Rim Guard.

 

[oosik]

Your heaviest implement on the 3-point will help offset the loads on the grapple also.

 

[Fxfymn413]

I have bought new when the price is right and a lot of used when the condition and price is right. I went to a lot of auctions (before on-line was a thing) when I was starting out to find out what stuff was going for and to bargain hunt.

Unless you are a commercial user most implements will serve you well as a home owner/small acreage owner. I don't see the need to buy heavy duty commercial grade stuff for what is a very part time need. I also heavily favor the used markets. Like all things in life if you need to buy it right now it will probably cost you more than taking your time to look at market place and CL, etc. for good buys.

As for grapples I favor adding one to the pallet forks over the standard root grapple unless you need to use it as a root grapple. The root grapples are heavy and do not have a lot of capacity for brush or loading multiple logs at once. There are add on grapples available from Titan for example.

 

[Torvy]

I bought attachments and implements based on the best I could get for my money. No two are the same brand. Most of the broad brands aren't really making everything they sell anyway, just adding a fee for the name.

I tend to buy new, but I would consider used on things like a box blade or land plane. Once you add gear boxes or hydraulics, you're dealing with hidden risks. I'm no mechanic, so digging into a problem isn't fun for me.

 

[HamishMacCheap]

What you will need depends upon what you plan on doing.

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