Attachement - Unusual uses

BobRip · Dec 3, 2005

Today I used the trencher to dig around two 6 inch diameter trees. This worked very well and when I was done I picked up the pair of trees with the 4 in 1 bucket. I also used the bucket to pull up several 2 to 2.5 inch diameter stumps. I grapped them (stumps cut to about 2 to 4 feet) pulled up as hard as the PT could handle and them wiggled them by driving backward and forward. It only took a few minutes for each small stump.

Oh, the bad news. I caught a small tree (1 inch diameter) in the trencher and it got in the motor shaft seal. The seal is now leaking badly and I lost 2 gallons (about $50) worth of Mobil 1 15W50 before I noticed the leak. I also have to send the motor back to PT for repairs. I am assuming this is what caused the leak. I have a lot of hours on the trencher, so maybe it's just normal wear. I am sure that everyone I dug trenches for will read this and contribute to the repair.

Bob Rip

toy · Dec 4, 2005

Whatever you do don't hold your breath until those contributions come in from those that you have dug the trenches for . I have loaned tools before and had them return in peices with the instructions that I could get it welded back together, I have also loaned tools before that the person that I loaned them to claimed ownership to them after about a year of not returning them, not to mention the times that I had to go get stuff from the borrower. Don't think that I am complaining about it though because now I have an excuse for not loaning my tools and the would be borrower no longer comes to borrow tools anymore.

MossRoad · Dec 5, 2005

Never do business with family or friends.
Never discuss religion, politics or finances at the dinner table.
For that matter, I'll put a blanket over my head and hide every time the doorbell rings. Maybe they'll go away. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I got to clear some snow yesterday... before it melted. About three inches. Also re-edged my driveway /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

toolz_not_toyz · Dec 5, 2005

( I have loaned tools before and had them return in peices with the instructions that I could get it welded back together, I have also loaned tools before that the person that I loaned them to claimed ownership to them after about a year of not returning them, not to mention the times that I had to go get stuff from the borrower. )

I stopped loaning tools many years ago because of similar reasons. My wife was made aware of the policy a ffew years ago after a neighbor inquired (through her) about borrowing something and she hasn't forgotten (kudos to her). I tend to buy the best tools that I can afford as I tend to take good care of them and know they will last forever (or a really long time) until you lend them out.

In my experience, people who cherish their tools in the same way don't tend to borrow tools because they too have similar policies in place. It's only those that don't deserve to use the tools in the first place that cause trouble. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

stray · Dec 6, 2005

Several years ago I made it a policy that when I did loan something to someone (no mater how well I new them) I would have them write it down on a pad on the wall and sign it. I told them to mark it off when they returned it and if I didn't have them to write it down I would forget I loaned it and would be looking for it. This works well at work too. Something about putting there name on paper helps them return things better. You know we always say THEY I wonder if I would be more accurate saying US or WE. LOL /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

BobRip · Dec 28, 2005

I used my 4 in 1 bucket (with a Markham tooth bar) on my PT422 to remove about a dozen small stumps. I cut all of the stumps to about 2 foot tall (although 3 or 4 foot might have been better) with a chain sawn. Then I grabbed the stump between the two bucket halves as high up as possible. Then I drive backwards and forwards while lifting with the bucket. The one inch ones were pretty easy, if you don't pinch too hard and break them. The 3 inch stumps took a lot of wiggling. The 4 inch stumps would not come out. I then used the teeth to root around the left and right side of the stump and break roots near the surface. I was then able to work the stump backward and forward and after a few minutes pull it up.

Bob Rip

LBrown59 · Jan 20, 2006

Used FEL bucket as a vise to hold logs while I sawed them

BobRip · Jan 20, 2006

( Whatever you do don't hold your breath until those contributions come in from those that you have dug the trenches for . )

 Well, so far I've got contributions from 2 of 2 people that I have asked. These are guys I work with every day. My faith in humanity is restored.

Bob Rip

MuncyBob · Jul 4, 2006

I came across this photo of early springtime when I was emptying some barrels of heating oil I got for free from a friend. Could it be the first time a PT delivered heating oil?

TimOb · Jul 5, 2006

4n1 and mini hoe are amazing!

4n1 has been used for:
ripping out blackberries
ripping out fencing
stockpiling waste piles
loading waste into pickup
rough grading
carrying big rocks around
back blading grade (not the best, but it works somewhat)
loading/spreading drain rock

mini hoe:
digging trenches (yawn, everybody does that!)
removing old concrete from post holes (along with the boom with a chain)
carrying/moving rocks (a thumb would definitely help)
ripping out fencing
I'm going to attempt to dig some post holes with it soon. I hope it works!

boom:
So far, moving woodworking equipment along with the forks

lmb:
moving 20 yards of dirt in 3 hours. WOW! gotta love it. My wheelbarrow is getting rusty!

forks:
generally moving stuff!

TimOb · Jul 6, 2006

4n1 and mini hoe are amazing!

4n1 has been used for:
ripping out blackberries
ripping out fencing
stockpiling waste piles
loading waste into pickup
rough grading
carrying big rocks around
back blading grade (not the best, but it works somewhat)
loading/spreading drain rock

mini hoe:
digging trenches (yawn, everybody does that!)
removing old concrete from post holes (along with the boom with a chain)
carrying/moving rocks (a thumb would definitely help)
ripping out fencing
I'm going to attempt to dig some post holes with it soon. I hope it works! Has anyone else done it?

boom:
So far, moving heavy woodworking equipment - the forks are also helpful here

light mat'l bucket:
moving 20 yards of dirt in 3 hours. WOW! gotta love it. My wheelbarrow is getting rusty!

forks:
moving stuff! Ah, my back never felt better!

mower
taking up a bunch of space in my garage!

Tim

ClintBlake · Jul 6, 2006

TimOb said:
light mat'l bucket:
moving 20 yards of dirt in 3 hours. WOW! gotta love it. My wheelbarrow is getting rusty!

Tim

Wheelbarrow? Oh yeah, I remember those. In fact I think there is one sitting out back near the cart with the stone wheels.

BobRip · Aug 12, 2006

Things seem a little slow, so I thought I would bring this to the top. Does anyone have any new unusual uses for attachments.

Bob Rip

BAGTIC · Aug 12, 2006

I planted over a hundred fruit and nut trees this spring, which turned into the worst drought in 45 years, I had to haul water and I used the small bucket to haul a 55 gallon drum on its side. I lashed it in with some of those ratchet straps. I could only haul about 40 gallons per trip as when the drum is on its side it can not be filled completely and, also, it is not possible to get all the water out by tipping the buccket.

BAGTIC · Aug 12, 2006

Smartguyz,

I couldn't get the pictures of your sprayer to open.

I have 82 acres of pasture that need spraying bad and I was thinking about mounting a sprayer on the forks.

What kind of spray rig do you have? Do you use a spot sprayer (hose) or a boom type? If you have a boom does the front mounting cause any problems with the spray drifting back on the driver?

BobRip · Sep 8, 2006

I was putting in 4 culvert pipes today and I decided to use the boom pole to carry them. My previous method was to tie them to the minhoe. The boom pole was a whole lot easier. The pipes were a little over 6 feet long. I bought a 20 foot pipe and had the store cut it in thirds. I also moved an existing pipe that was too small for the creek it was in to another location.
See attached picture.

MuncyBob · Sep 9, 2006

Good use for that boom!!! I wish I had somebody around to snap a pic of my "balamcing act" when I carried 2 16' sections of old telephone poles across my property straddled across the rock bucket!! Made the trips without dropping them!!

catsco · Sep 11, 2006

Here are some pics of a 4' diameter x 12' culvert I purchased and installed. The weight was no problem, but the size and length made placing it a challenge.

All went well & project is done.

Mark H.

jfh28 · Sep 25, 2006

I think the stump grinder or the trencher would also have been useful attachments in that case. After the dog house was removed. Man I hate snakes. More than once our pyrenees has returned to the back door with a "moving stick" in his mouth. We have learned it is best to check for hidden contents prior to letting him inside.