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I've read a lot of forums on tbn about hiring out for bush hogging, plowing, etc. But I have bought a Mahindra 1538 with a root grapple, not a big machine, but perfect for moving downed trees, brush piles and so on. Anybody have any experience or advice on hiring out the grapple? Pricing as...

I am mounting an older 703 loader on a 68 ford 3000. everything bolted right up no problem. I am wondering since the tractor has aux hydraulic connections , couldn't I hook up directly to the tractor system instead of using the external pump that came with the loader?