carrying chains, saws, gas, commonly used tools without a bucket?

[Runner]

Looks like something you'd see at a pro garden center or nursery.

I needed to move some rock for a project. Hate the sound of rock clanging when thrown in a metal bucket. Built a wooden box for my grapple on the Kubota so I can just lay the wood box in the grapple when needed which eliminates the noise and avoids having to change SSQA implements.

While my grapple would also work for carrying chainsaws, etc., my intentions are to fabricate a different style of log puller for the Power Trac.

But as a general tractor carryall, I like what you've done, Runner.

Thanks. The "seat/workbench" and sideboards are removable. I also use plywood sides to haul bulk material (wood chips/grass clippings/leaves) from time to time. There is also a 2" receiver hitch in case I want to use it on the rear 3-point and pull a trailer behind or need to use a D-ring on the front to pull a tree down.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Hi 2manyrocks,

My method is similar to BnRidge's method.

I purchased a slightly damaged aluminum ATV box and mounted it above my box blade.

It stores just about everything I'm needing on my property.

A shelf below the box is for storage of chains.

Hope all of these ideas help you, KC

Here's a few pics.

 

[2manyrocks]

Tell me about how you made your rear mount grapple. Looks like a section of Harbor Freight receiver tube was used? Where did you get your tongs? I plan on making something similar to attach to a front mount SSQA attachment plate.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Here's a link to a similar grapple.

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/timber-tuff-22-log-grapple?a=2242867&szc=000&clrc=000&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_medium=pla&utm_channel=pmax&utm_campaign=19688460155&utm_product=wx2*0721401000000&gad_source=1&gclid=cj0kcqjwlvw2bhdyarisadnie-jebtj1iffzm_p_ex8vzdmr26ohewpdlb2ywvuefwcqnmrgcijnvfuaao8nealw_wcb

Many years ago I purchased it and it had 3 rows of teeth on each side.

I added another 7 rows of teeth on each side.

Yes the 2" hitch extensions came from HF.

Can't remember if they sold 18" extensions complete or I made them up.

When I get back to my computer I'll add a few pictures of using the grapple with the FEL

I'm using my phone right new.

KC

 

[MF RED in MT]

2manyrocks, Here's a few pictures of processing 18' firewood logs.

This grapple works by using the weight of the log for pinching it with the teeth.

I've since reinforced the top of the bucket because there was a slight flexing to the top edge when picking up 12" logs and larger.

KC