Articulated loaders (other options?)

[SunnybrookTree]

Ha, I am working on other 254T after market stuff ( Cas cap guard, saw scabbard, combo counterweight tool carrier, and the highly secretive BMBBBE ) Don't forget the faster if you switch out your Attachments frequently

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Looks like there are threaded holes for a hitch or weight kit on the rear end. Where do I find a weight kit for this puppy? Also, what is the black tube on the left for?

Serial number starts with 17. Maybe the guy got it in '18... who knows.

I bet that is some kind of custom tool carrier. I made a saw rack for my unit (not a Giant but similar) that can handle three big saws and also put a receiver on the counterweights for putting on a cargo rack to transport gear. Very handy!

 

[Helmstein]

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I bet that is some kind of custom tool carrier. I made a saw rack for my unit (not a Giant but similar) that can handle three big saws and also put a receiver on the counterweights for putting on a cargo rack to transport gear. Very handy!

Nice. Does that have a suspension seat?

 

[SunnybrookTree]

Nice. Does that have a suspension seat?

No, needs one though

 

[tnttree]

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Looks like there are threaded holes for a hitch or weight kit on the rear end. Where do I find a weight kit for this puppy? Also, what is the black tube on the left for?

Serial number starts with 17. Maybe the guy got it in '18... who knows.

There is a factory weight 154#s ~~$418 plus ship , the tube was my first attempt at hand rake carrier

 

[tnttree]

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I bet that is some kind of custom tool carrier. I made a saw rack for my unit (not a Giant but similar) that can handle three big saws and also put a receiver on the counterweights for putting on a cargo rack to transport gear. Very handy!

very well done - Did you make the weights for that intrepid?

 

[Mick Dempsey]

Articulated loaders are the nuts. They change the job profoundly

 

[SeanRuel]

Articulated loaders are the nuts. They change the job profoundly

Nice to read you Mick! Is the Avant your replacement for that leaky loader you were fighting with?

 

[Mick Dempsey]

Nice to read you Mick! Is the Avant your replacement for that leaky loader you were fighting with?

Exactly, finally sold the Multione, so I’m a dangerous man with money in my pocket!

 

[southsoundtree]

What's up, Mick? Good to read you.

 

[Mick Dempsey]

Hi Sean, all good here, day off today, gone a bit quiet work wise

What grab for a loader in tree work?

Been meaning to give a short review to help people in the search for the best grab to go with their loaders/skids whatever. Ill do it in three posts, Knockabout, fixed (Klou type) and powered rotator. 1: The knockabout is the simplest and cheapest and is widely used in the industry. Its the light...

arbtalk.co.uk

Did a little review of grabs on loaders if you’re interested.
Ok to post links to AT on here mods?