I need a little advice on a boom pole for my tractor. I have looked at Tractor supply and they have a Tarter 200 on sale for $188.00 plus tax. It looks like the average boom pole I am familiar with. I think it says it will lift 500lbs on the end and 1000lbs on the middle hook. Then I see where they have a heavy duty one Tarter 300 that says it will lift 1000lbs on the end and 2000lbs on the middle loop. I am skidding logs and lifting them(with a log tong) on and off one of 2 trailers(one is a landscape trailer 5x10 ft.one axel, height about 30") and the other is an equipment trailer(3 axel) 8x20ft. about 25" high. The HD boom pole is $431 plus tax plus $100 shipping and they will only let you order it online. The $188 one I can go pickup at Tractor Supply. I usually like to get HD stuff as I am generally pretty rough on tools and things. I should have been a tool tester in life. I was a plumber, electrician, and home builder. We went thru a lot of tools and can destroy them with the best. So do yall think I need the HD model boom pole or could I get by with the standard model? Thanks for your opinion,Dave
You'll need the longer reach to load your logs onto the trailer, especially the higher rows, so I suggest the larger strength. Of course, you'll need a LOT of front weight to raise a load at that distance, AND the hydraulic pressure to back it up. If you have a loader, make a jib boom for it.
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It all depends on what the OP is using it on. Is it for that 1990 2155 John Deere? If it is, I would go with the HD model.
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Logs are surprisingly heavy. To lift them up onto a trailer & clear the sides will require the log to be out at the end of the boompole. Go with the HD build, keep weight on the front end & respect the limit of the equipment. None of us want to see more pictures of broken steel.
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I'd also consider side loading strength as well as the vertical capacity. Wouldn't be unusual to snag something on a turn.
When I try to rationalize a premium choice, I try to factor in the resale value too.
When I try to rationalize a premium choice, I try to factor in the resale value too.
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