It's All Your Fault

[XLBOY3HD]

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Just wanted to say thanks to all for having a site like this. I gained a lot of valuable information before making my purchase.

I live in central Illinois and found my tractor at Ritchie Tractor in Athens, TN. Mike Williams was a pleasure to deal with there. I know it doesn't have a CX loader but it was a deal I couldn't pass up. It only had 63 hrs and I got the tractor & loader for $22k. This is how I could justify taking 2 days off work and spending $500 in fuel to get it.

I've since added a Land Pride 2584 RF mower and just installed my grapple from Greens Machine this past weekend.

 

[westy]

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Just wanted to say thanks to all for having a site like this. I gained a lot of valuable information before making my purchase.

I live in central Illinois and found my tractor at Ritchie Tractor in Athens, TN. Mike Williams was a pleasure to deal with there. I know it doesn't have a CX loader but it was a deal I couldn't pass up. It only had 63 hrs and I got the tractor & loader for $22k. This is how I could justify taking 2 days off work and spending $500 in fuel to get it.

I've since added a Land Pride 2584 RF mower and just installed my grapple from Greens Machine this past weekend.

Excellent tractor...very cool!

 

[Tig]

Very nice looking tractor. Congratulations.

 

[Thomas]

I'd say you done your home work...nice looking setup,we'll be looking for more imput from you now.

Nice fleet of bikes also.

 

[Bird]

Yessir, that's a nice looking tractor and implements, and it appears there are some other nice toys in that shop building in the background.

 

[DreaminGreen]

Congrats on your new 3520 XLBOY3HD. I like the grapple it's a nice size, enjoy and post some pics of it in use.

 

[JiminGa]

very nice, seems you've got my dream tractor there.I am green with envy

 

[ddivinia]

Ya done good.

D.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Great choice. That is one serious toy tractor. Unlike some of who are just playing around on our green machines, with that grapple and all, looks like you have the potential to do some major damage.

 

[Nuru]

Congrats on the unit, BTW, what did your grapple cost, if you don't mind telling us?

 

[XLBOY3HD]

The grapple was $339 and $81 for shipping. Greens Machine had it to me in 2days. Great service and good people to talk with.

The Thumb

It's hard to tell in the pictures, but I also added a 4"x60"- 1/4" piece of plate to the top of the bucket and a 2"x2"- 1/4" angle on the bottom side. It shouldn't flex now! I made two passes on the front side of the bucket, then ground it down to a nice rolled profile. This was an additional $65.

I'm still waiting on my hoses and fittings from Burden Surplus Center, and they were another $187.

So, for right at $675 I'm ready to go.

 

[Nuru]

Thanks, I gotta get some hooks for my bucket.

 

[billyvan]

Me too! I like those hooks. Grapple is awesome too but not sure if I would use it much.

 

[GreenMtns]

The grapple was $339 and $81 for shipping. Greens Machine had it to me in 2days. Great service and good people to talk with.

The Thumb

It's hard to tell in the pictures, but I also added a 4"x60"- 1/4" piece of plate to the top of the bucket and a 2"x2"- 1/4" angle on the bottom side. It shouldn't flex now! I made two passes on the front side of the bucket, then ground it down to a nice rolled profile. This was an additional $65.

I'm still waiting on my hoses and fittings from Burden Surplus Center, and they were another $187.

So, for right at $675 I'm ready to go.

Great buy. You did well, you did.

As an owner of both the 3520 cab tractor AND the Green Machine Thumb, I will tell you it's a very handy setup. How are you setting up the hydraulics? I used the kit from JD and mounted a bracket from the driverter kit so I could use a set of jumpers to power the grapple from the 3rd SVC with out having to rum long hoses that could catch on things under the tractor.

 

[XLBOY3HD]

Great buy. You did well, you did.

As an owner of both the 3520 cab tractor AND the Green Machine Thumb, I will tell you it's a very handy setup. How are you setting up the hydraulics? I used the kit from JD and mounted a bracket from the driverter kit so I could use a set of jumpers to power the grapple from the 3rd SVC with out having to rum long hoses that could catch on things under the tractor.

I just installed all the plumbing last night. I ran hoses from the 3rd SCV up to the bucket. I put quick couplers at the bucket and at the same point as the loader connections. This way I can remove the grapple only if needed, and unhook quickly when I remove the loader. I took my time and routed everything carefully and put ty-wraps every 6".

 

[unreconstructed]

The great thing about this forum is that you know there are other folks out there who are nuts about their tractors. I wash and maintain my tractors more than my truck I guess because I am so happy so have these back saving beasts.

Congrats on your purchase. You will enjoy.