4700's Big Brother
- Thread starter turbotec
- Start date
- Views: 2868
rf33
Gold Member
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
That crawler appears to be in great shape for being 16 years old. Looks like you found a winner.
rf33
/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
That crawler appears to be in great shape for being 16 years old. Looks like you found a winner.
rf33
Anonymous Poster
Epic Contributor
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2005
- Messages
- 29,678
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Very sweet looking unit.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Very sweet looking unit.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
s1120
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2000
- Messages
- 1,716
- Location
- Columbia county NY
- Tractor
- 87 Ingersoll 444, 84 Ingersoll224/'44 GreavlyL/60'sGreavlyL/49 Ford 8N
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
You know? I need one of those./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
You know? I need one of those./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
paccorti
Gold Member
- Joined
- May 21, 2000
- Messages
- 481
- Tractor
- TC35D with 16LA Loader
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Nice machine!
So what was the pilot doing with this machine... building runways? Hard for me to imagine a home use for such a machine, what will you do with it?
Peter
Nice machine!
So what was the pilot doing with this machine... building runways? Hard for me to imagine a home use for such a machine, what will you do with it?
Peter
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Peter,
The pilot used it on a farm here in PA. I was told he had some health problems which forced the sale of the machine.
I am excavating the site of our future home. I will take a pic today and post.
I am also clearing the lower portion of trees for a vineyard. The 4700 has done a great job so far, but it does have its limits.
Tony,
Peter,
The pilot used it on a farm here in PA. I was told he had some health problems which forced the sale of the machine.
I am excavating the site of our future home. I will take a pic today and post.
I am also clearing the lower portion of trees for a vineyard. The 4700 has done a great job so far, but it does have its limits.
Tony,
paccorti
Gold Member
- Joined
- May 21, 2000
- Messages
- 481
- Tractor
- TC35D with 16LA Loader
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Tony,
I'm thoroughly envious, you're in for some fun!
Peter
Tony,
I'm thoroughly envious, you're in for some fun!
Peter
njrqs
Veteran Member
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Way cool !!!!
How much is one of those little puppies ?
Cheers
<font color=blue>Neil from OZ.</font color=blue>
Way cool !!!!
How much is one of those little puppies ?
Cheers
<font color=blue>Neil from OZ.</font color=blue>
.jpg)
zenmek
Silver Member
- Joined
- Sep 8, 2001
- Messages
- 133
- Location
- Kentucky (in the bluegrass!)
- Tractor
- Kioti LK3054, IH cub cadet 782, Grasshopper 721D2
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
I would love to have one those for about a year, I can just imagine the damage I could do!! The attached pic shows the damage done with a backhoe in one day! (it took a week on my little JD 770 to make it ready for seed) the backhoe did most of the filling and leveling.
I would love to have one those for about a year, I can just imagine the damage I could do!! The attached pic shows the damage done with a backhoe in one day! (it took a week on my little JD 770 to make it ready for seed) the backhoe did most of the filling and leveling.
Last edited:
njrqs
Veteran Member
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Oooh
Big $$
Better add that one to your profile !!
Cheers
<font color=blue>Neil from OZ.</font color=blue>
Oooh
Big $$
Better add that one to your profile !!
Cheers
<font color=blue>Neil from OZ.</font color=blue>
paccorti
Gold Member
- Joined
- May 21, 2000
- Messages
- 481
- Tractor
- TC35D with 16LA Loader
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Tony,
Wow, that seems like a good deal. So how has the learning curve been? Are you comfortable doing major excavation work like this? I always thought getting a nice level foundation would be a bit tricky. That machine must be like a tank...
Peter
Tony,
Wow, that seems like a good deal. So how has the learning curve been? Are you comfortable doing major excavation work like this? I always thought getting a nice level foundation would be a bit tricky. That machine must be like a tank...
Peter
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Peter,
I used to own a similar machine many years ago. Pedal steering vs lever steering takes a little getting used to. I have used the machine for 20 hours and I am comfortable with rough excavation. I intend to use the 4700 with the rear blade for finish grading. I may add a laser to make the finish grading more accurate.
Tony,
Peter,
I used to own a similar machine many years ago. Pedal steering vs lever steering takes a little getting used to. I have used the machine for 20 hours and I am comfortable with rough excavation. I intend to use the 4700 with the rear blade for finish grading. I may add a laser to make the finish grading more accurate.
Tony,
jrdellaratta
Silver Member
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
I noticed you mention "clearing trees for a vineyard." I'm curious to know how you use(d) your 4700 and "big brother" for this process---all minute details would be appreciated. I'm in a very similar situation: I have a couple of utility tractors and a Cat 931, I believe, at my disposal, and have about 5 acres of 1"-5" caliper trees that need to disappear before my vines can go in. Since this is a little-off-topic, if you'd prefer to resond off-list, I can be reached at jrdellaratta@hotmail.com.
I noticed you mention "clearing trees for a vineyard." I'm curious to know how you use(d) your 4700 and "big brother" for this process---all minute details would be appreciated. I'm in a very similar situation: I have a couple of utility tractors and a Cat 931, I believe, at my disposal, and have about 5 acres of 1"-5" caliper trees that need to disappear before my vines can go in. Since this is a little-off-topic, if you'd prefer to resond off-list, I can be reached at jrdellaratta@hotmail.com.
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
I have the 4700 set up with a Brush Brute rake on the loader and the 48 backhoe. I ripped out brush, thorns, and small caliper trees by the roots using the brush brute. I pushed over the larger trees using the BB/loader or dug out the and felled the larger trees with the BH. I cleared about an acre on the side of a hill using this method, (too slow, too hard on the tractor, and too dangerous).
I dug and filled 3' deep by 3' wide trenches using the 48 backhoe. (loosened soil prior to planting of vine stock).
I set the 4" x 4" x 8' posts for the trellis system using a Danuser hydraulic post hole digger, (reverse feature is a must due to shale/clay soil here in PA).
I also set the 4" x 4" x 12' posts for the Benner deer fence which encloses the first section of the vinyard, (too many hungry White tailed Bambi types).
Next year, I will use the crawler loader clear the next section.
I am currently preparing the site of our future home using the 455D crawler loader to remove the top soil and excavate the foudation area. I will use 4700 with a 7' landpride rear blade for finish grading.
I hope this helps.
I have the 4700 set up with a Brush Brute rake on the loader and the 48 backhoe. I ripped out brush, thorns, and small caliper trees by the roots using the brush brute. I pushed over the larger trees using the BB/loader or dug out the and felled the larger trees with the BH. I cleared about an acre on the side of a hill using this method, (too slow, too hard on the tractor, and too dangerous).
I dug and filled 3' deep by 3' wide trenches using the 48 backhoe. (loosened soil prior to planting of vine stock).
I set the 4" x 4" x 8' posts for the trellis system using a Danuser hydraulic post hole digger, (reverse feature is a must due to shale/clay soil here in PA).
I also set the 4" x 4" x 12' posts for the Benner deer fence which encloses the first section of the vinyard, (too many hungry White tailed Bambi types).
Next year, I will use the crawler loader clear the next section.
I am currently preparing the site of our future home using the 455D crawler loader to remove the top soil and excavate the foudation area. I will use 4700 with a 7' landpride rear blade for finish grading.
I hope this helps.
Attachments
MarkV
Super Member
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2000
- Messages
- 5,698
- Location
- Cedartown, Ga and N. Ga mountains
- Tractor
- 1998 Kubota B21, 2005 Kubota L39
Re: 4700\'s Big Brother
Tony,
Sounds like a great project and I love all the toys you have. I have seen the Brush Brute discussed, but never talked to anyone who has used one. Are you happy with it? It seemed like a great idea with a pretty big price tag. I’ll bet now that you have the crawler it doesn’t see near as much use in the next section you clear.
MarkV
Tony,
Sounds like a great project and I love all the toys you have. I have seen the Brush Brute discussed, but never talked to anyone who has used one. Are you happy with it? It seemed like a great idea with a pretty big price tag. I’ll bet now that you have the crawler it doesn’t see near as much use in the next section you clear.
MarkV
