Westendorf Brush Crusher

[Hiltz]

Anyone comment on this attachment that has used one. It seems promising for smaller tractors by not needing a third function remote.
I would also be interested in prices as their website does not list cost.

 

[jeff9366]

There are several WESTENDORF threads in the T-B-N archive. Not much enthusiasm for the brand.

LINK: https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Westendorf+site:tractorbynet.com

 

[Hiltz]

Thanks Jeff, yes I read some of those. I was looking for something maybe a little more current. Most of those threads were a couple of years old. thanks

 

[Xfaxman]

It would be great for brush and long stuff. You can even pick up something with one claw, but not as functional as a grapple.

Good point on not needing extra hydraulics.

If you have a quick attach, it would have to be removed.

I am guessing that you saw this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/346902-aftermarket-loaders.html

 

[4570Man]

Why didn't they put a cross brace on those claws? It looks like a good way to twerk the loader arms.

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks Jeff, yes I read some of those. I was looking for something maybe a little more current. Most of those threads were a couple of years old. thanks

Try this one: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/309545-westendorf-bc4000-brush-crusher.html

 

[Xfaxman]

Why didn't they put a cross brace on those claws? It looks like a good way to twerk the loader arms.

They need to be completely independent for the mechanical linkage to work.

 

[4570Man]

My Grandpa wants to get a grapple for his L3800. He can use my grapple and only have to get hydraulics to operate it. I would try to convince him to buy a set of SSQA forks and let me fabricate a claw for them. Since he is 93 years old his tractor use is very limited. I do 95% of his tractor work for him, but he likes to get out and piddle with something. Do you guys think a set of these claws would work for his extremely limited and easy use? He has SSQA loader. Would the claw work without removing the SSQA plate?

 

[Hiltz]

Thanks for the link Xfax. Wish I could hear from a few more people who use these.

 

[SPYDERLK]

My Grandpa wants to get a grapple for his L3800. He can use my grapple and only have to get hydraulics to operate it. I would try to convince him to buy a set of SSQA forks and let me fabricate a claw for them. Since he is 93 years old his tractor use is very limited. I do 95% of his tractor work for him, but he likes to get out and piddle with something. Do you guys think a set of these claws would work for his extremely limited and easy use? He has SSQA loader. Would the claw work without removing the SSQA plate?

No. But the 7700 would. I think it would require 1 or 2 remotes. I cant find any specs on any of those claws tho. A few choice words are needed in addition to the pictures. ... Along with prices.

 

[4570Man]

No. But the 7700 would. I think it would require 1 or 2 remotes. I cant find any specs on any of those claws tho. A few choice words are needed in addition to the pictures. ... Along with prices.

If he has to get remotes anyway we might as well go the SSQA fork with fabricated claw route. Plus SSQA forks would be far more useful for other task.

 

[52wej]

Hiltz I have had one for a little over a year now. As someone mentioned you do have to remove the quick attach base from the loader arms to attach the grapples because they operate independently. Their best use is for gathering and moving brush and small trees that have been cleared. I have forks without a grapple and there is no comparison. They are good for handling small logs and firewood size limbs easily. The independent action is actually a bit easier on the loader arms as it does not torque them as a fixed grapple might. I purchased them because I did not have the third function on my joystick and i did not want all of the extra hose running from my third remote . You will need to be able to react very quickly when lifting and moving brush and having to switch my hand to another control lever would cause problems in my view. They were cheaper than a quick attach grapple and the updates to my joystick. It takes time (20 minute) to remove or install them so I only use them when I know there will be a period of continued use. I paid about $1700 shipped from a Westendorf dealer. They work well for me but may not be for everyone. Again their primary design is for brush gathering and there they shine. Willie Jones

 

[Hiltz]

Thanks Wille

 

[Xfaxman]

Anyone comment on this attachment that has used one. It seems promising for smaller tractors by not needing a third function remote.
I would also be interested in prices as their website does not list cost.

Call tractorslinger, he is a site advertiser: Mutton Power Equipment Family of Websites

And a new Westendorf dealer: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/346902-aftermarket-loaders.html

 

[dieselcrawler]

I have used them. Lifelong friend /former employer has a set, uses them alot for fire wood and sawmill. Really like them.




I did make a few modifications and reinforced them at the tips.

This:



Vs this, after tieing them together and adding 2"x1/4" strip.



I'm sure he would be happy to speak to you, PM me if you want his phone number.

 

[Hiltz]

Thanks for all the information. You guys are the best.