OMG, already thinking of winter

Industrial Toys · Nov 30, 2019

I'm impressed. How big are those blocks and what do you think they weigh?

I have a similar one that's crumbling and needs replaced but didn't think I had anything to lift it, given it was installed with a CAT excavator.

ruffdog · Nov 30, 2019

They look like these...2x2x6ft @2400lbs.

EDIT: Concrete is suppose to weigh 150lbs/cuft........3600lbs!

Concrete block interlocking retaining wall 2ft x2ft x 6ft | eBay

LouNY · Nov 30, 2019

ruffdog said:
They look like these...2x2x6ft @2400lbs.

Concrete block interlocking retaining wall 2ft x2ft x 6ft | eBay

Yes they are the 2x2x6 blocks normally called a mafia block around here but we hear about 3600# each,
Concrete Bin Block | | 48 Barriers | Stackable Concrete Blocks

I carried and stacked them with the Branson 8050 using the front end loader,
I was planning on using my rear mounted forks but where they had been stacked I couldn't get backed in width whys to lift them and with them out at the ends of the forks they were overloading the 3 point loft capacity and she was bumping up the lift arms every 30 seconds or so. I carried them quite slow and steady to be as gentle on the front end as possible.
My big hoe the Dynahoe 190-4 is down or it wouldn't have been near as hard to move them.

5030 · Nov 30, 2019

Around here we refer to them as 'Perry Blocks'. Instant retaining wall.

shovelmike · Dec 1, 2019

Industrial Toys said:
I harbored illusions of still pressure washing a bunch of stuff and painting. So much for that. Winter has arrived!

I got some of my implements pressure washed and painted, the rest will have to wait until Spring.

Ridge · Dec 2, 2019

Wife sent me a few pics of new blower

Ridge · Dec 2, 2019

ruffdog · Dec 2, 2019

Ridge said:
Wife sent me a few pics of new blowerView attachment 630963

I'm surprised that they have a safety screen in the chute on a blower this size.

Ridge · Dec 2, 2019

I never gave that a thought, never looked at others in this size, could take off if it's a issue

ovrszd · Dec 2, 2019

The screen is there because the blower has the ability to chuck a grapefruit sized rock thru the neighbors car window...

Doofy · Dec 2, 2019

ovrszd said:
The screen is there because the blower has the ability to chuck a grapefruit sized rock thru the neighbors car window...

Or...chew your arm off, if not vigilant at all times.

Diggin It · Dec 2, 2019

Ridge said:
Wife sent me a few pics of new blower

It's got white where blue should be.

5030 · Dec 2, 2019

Ridge said:
Wife sent me a few pics of new blowerView attachment 630963

Looks like the Lucknow I have on the back of my M9000 Kubota. 10 foot power angle plow on the front. I figure when I'm all set up for a blizzard none will develop and it hasn't..... yet. No snow to speak of here. Fine with me. I'd just as soon not deal with it.

Ridge · Dec 3, 2019

I sent text to wife to see if is a LS brand, bought it at dealer where I bought tractor, just thought it would be a LS original

Diggin It · Dec 3, 2019

Ridge said:
I sent text to wife to see if is a LS brand, bought it at dealer where I bought tractor, just thought it would be a LS original

To my knowledge, there are no 'LS original' implements. I'm not aware that they make any of them. Every one I've seen is a repainted, rebadged product from a US based implement manufacturer like Taylor Pittsburgh. I'm not even sure they manufacture the loaders or backhoes.

But I believe this is standard practice across many of the tractor brands.