attachments that require front hydraulics

[Lowcountry Rebel]

what type of attachments need front mounted hydraulics- I'm in the sunny south so don't need a snow blower.

 

[oosik]

I have two such front mounted attachments. The bucket and the grapple on my front end loader(FEL). OR you might be considering a front mount rotary cutter or snow blower - both mounted on the FEL.

 

[/pine]

I installed a set of front remotes mainly for a thumb grapple....but I also use them to power a hydraulic winch that is mounted on skids that gets chained to a tree...I have a set of 20' hoses...

There are "4 in One" buckets that have hydraulic clam shell closures...also they can be used for a hydraulic MMM lift I think...?...

 

[LouNY]

Grapples, 4 in 1 bucket, bale squeeze, front mounted blade to mention a couple.

 

[airbiscuit]

Hydraulic angle on a snowplow, fence post puller.

 

[Lowcountry Rebel]

I was already planning on a grapple and a 4 in 1 loader bucket, a fence post puller will probably pull up medium trees, I will check on a front mounted rotary cutter- it might be really handy for clearing work.
Thanks for the ideas

 

[rustyshakelford]

I was already planning on a grapple and a 4 in 1 loader bucket, a fence post puller will probably pull up medium trees, I will check on a front mounted rotary cutter- it might be really handy for clearing work.
Thanks for the ideas

Typically the front mounted rotary cutters require a lot of hyd flow and a pto power pack may be needed for optimal performance. Grapples and hyd post hole diggers I’d say are the most common

Brett

 

[4570Man]

On a skid steer the possibilities for hydraulic implements are nearly endless. In a tractor you’re mostly limited to stuff that doesn’t have hydraulic motors. The flow isn’t there for any amount of power.

 

[k0ua]

On a skid steer the possibilities for hydraulic implements are nearly endless. In a tractor you’re mostly limited to stuff that doesn’t have hydraulic motors. The flow isn’t there for any amount of power.

you can run smaller things like a limb saw quite well at under 10GPM. but something like a hydraulic snow blower... nah, not happening with tractors our size with a power pack driven off of the PTO I believe you will need something like 25GPM for that.

 

[Jack Yuan]

Look at skid steer, or Germany Unimog, then you will find out so many front implements need front hydraulic.

 

[FTG-05]

On a skid steer the possibilities for hydraulic implements are nearly endless. In a tractor youæ±*e mostly limited to stuff that doesn稚 have hydraulic motors. The flow isn稚 there for any amount of power.

You can run some front mounted augurs with a tractor hydraulic system: Lowe 75� Hex Auger Drive - Skid Steer Attachment Depot

In addition to augurs and grapples: Tree puller and/or shear.

Example: Tree Fence Post Puller Skid Steer Attachment Quick Tach Bobcat Kubota Case

 

[Xfaxman]

Don't know how big your tractor is, but several members have this multi-purpose puller: Intimidator | Tree & Post Puller | Danuser

It can be used like a stump bucket. :thumbsup:

 

[CobyRupert]

POWER BROOM

 

[Lowcountry Rebel]

Don't know how big your tractor is, but several members have this multi-purpose puller: Intimidator | Tree & Post Puller | Danuser

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It can be used like a stump bucket. :thumbsup:

I like that one- it's on my list

 

[bdog]

The things I own that go on the SSQA and have hydraulics are post hole digger, trencher, rotary cutter, cement mixer, 6 way dozer blade, and vibratory sheeps foot packer.

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is one requiring hydraulics, that isn't seen much here on TBN. It is a Tilt-Tach, it tilts 15 degrees to either side:

Don't have pictures with the bucket on it, here it is with the box blade on a 3 point adapter:

 

[Fallon]

Most tractors are set to a 2,500psi relief on the hydraulics, some a lot lower. Generally unless you go above 60hp you are lucky to get 10gpm, my 40hp L4060 is 9.something gpm.

2,500psi @ 10gpm delivers 14.5hp under ideal conditions. So ya, hydraulics dont hold a candle to PTO HP.

My hydraulic PHD has notably less power & speed than my old PTO PHD did. I still prefer it because of visibiand ity, down pressure & reverse, but wish it (well, my hydraulics really) had more power. Hydraulic angle on my SSQA snow plow is nice too & not really dependent on good hydraulic flow for proper operation.

 

[rt014]

Grapple and hydraulic snow plow blade.

 

[lpigott]

I have the grapple, Lane Shark trail cutter and a log splitter. Very pleased with operation of each one. I have 16.2 GPM flow on my tractor and 2 separate sets of hoses/connections mounted on the FEL. One set is from the 3rd function and is used for the grapple. The other has one hose from a rear SCV and the return line to the sump. That one runs the cutter and splitter.

 

[mmpsteve]

I can recommend the Lane Shark FEL rotary cutter. Have cleared a lot of yaupon and water-oak sapling thickets with it. Very flexible - several different positions and angles - and can reach up way high to trim planted pines and such. Our Kubota MX5200 runs it just fine with only 9 or 10 GPM flow.

I have the grapple, Lane Shark trail cutter and a log splitter. Very pleased with operation of each one. I have 16.2 GPM flow on my tractor and 2 separate sets of hoses/connections mounted on the FEL. One set is from the 3rd function and is used for the grapple. The other has one hose from a rear SCV and the return line to the sump. That one runs the cutter and splitter.