6500 at Work

[Bobvt]

I thought some of you folks might like to see a 6500 hard at work. I'm new to sending photo, so bear with me.

Bob

 

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[Bobvt]

Last one.

 

[billbill1]

Bob, that doesn't look like work to me, the operators smile is too big to be work. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Bobvt]

Bill;

For the most part, I really do enjoy it. Yesterday was one of those days I should have stayed indoors. Got big hemlock (22 inch diameter) hung up. Took 45 + minutes to get it down. Got hit in eye by branch - really hurts. Finally broke drive chain on winch.

Sorry about the quality of the photos. I tried sending better ones, but the file size seems to be too big.

Bob

 

[TBrown]

Rule one : Always scowl when you're on your tractor.

My wife felt so bad for me because I had to go out in the freezing cold and clear the drive that she baked my favorite- apple pie. In truth, we only had three inches of fluff and I could have left it, but I wanted some seat time. On the way out the door, I pasted on my most miserable scowl. It paid off. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

You look like you're having waaay too much fun, but I can see why. That is one nice tractor. Thanks for the pics. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Bluecheck546]

That's what I'm talking about!!!
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[Slippy]

Where did you get the FEL grapple, made by, and how do you like it?

 

[Bobvt]

I think it is a Versa-Tech. I got it on Ebay from surplussue (?) in Syracuse NY. It is really rugged. I grab the end of 18 in. diameter, 8.5 ft. long hemlock logs (around 800 lbs.) and stack them 10 feet high. A log that size with the other end setting 6 feet beyond the end of the tines has to put a lot of pressure on that one grapple, but it handles it with out any trouble.

Bob

 

[Lucysdad]

Interesting chain saw holder. What can you tell us about it?

 

[KennedyDiesel]

If you have any more info on that grapple, I'd be interested. How large (heavy) a machine is your Mahindra?

 

[Bobvt]

There are two saw holders. Both are just made of 2 pieces of scrap plywood bolted together with a 0.5 spacer. The one on the left side is bolted to 2 pieces of angle which are inturn bolted through existing hole in the loader frame. This one also has a small box to carry a one galllon gas jug. photo attached.

Bob

 

[Bobvt]

The second holder (right hand side).

 

[Bobvt]

Don't have anymore info on the grapple. My tractor is pretty heavy. I think it is around 11,500 lbs. (or a litttle more) all set up (loader w/grapple, loaded tires, chains front & rear, front suitcase weights, winch and other paraphernalia. The gapple is 72 inches wide. I'm pretty sure there is a 66 inch version.

Bob

 

[Lucysdad]

Thanks, I really appreciate the close-ups. If there's one place these compacts are lacking it's storage space! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif For what it's worth, I found it's not a good idea to try to replace the plastic "tool box" with an ammo box. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Do the Stihl and Husky get along, or do you have to keep them separated? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bobvt]

The Stihl does do some sulking. That Husky 246 XP is a beauty. Extremely light and cuts like a saw with half again the cc's, but must have a sharp chain. I bought it to limb with, but find myself using it a good deal to fall and buck with.

Bob

 

[wiam]

My 6500 with skidsteer QA bucket, loaded rear tires crosses the scales at 9480 lbs.

Will

 

[Bobvt]

On mine add to that: winch (approx. 750lbs), front suitcase weights (think 450lbs), front & rear tire chains (? 300 lbs.) brush guard (75 lbs.) logging equipment (100 lbs.) and me (220 lbs.). The grapple is also heavier than the 78 inch bucket. What did you load your tires with? Mine are loaded with a strong chloride solution. I think the solution weighs around 12 lbs. per gallon (water is 8 lbs. gal.).

Bob

 

[johnw]

Great shot. Got to love hauling logs in the snow. Sure beats in the mud!