Articulated Loaders.... Rear Steer or Front Steer?

Mick Dempsey · Feb 2, 2023

I’ve got a flail mower, but like a lot of the attachments it’s a bit disappointing, not enough flow for real results.

What they do best and better than compact tractors/skids etc. is lift and shift.

Helmstein · Mar 4, 2023

Mick Dempsey said:
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Managed to palm off a few bits of deodar trunk to a local wood guy 100 mètres down the road.
Saved me taking it home to rot in the field.

I've been searching for a grapple like yours for the soon to be delivered 860I. I belive I found your exact model. How do you like it? My only concern is if it opens up wide enough? Online said only 42 inches. I love the ball hitch mounted to the side. Looks like they also make a rope bollard for the side aswell. Very well thought out.

A fixed rotating grapple really appeals to me.

I'm not so sure I like avants Style one. Looks like no thought went into it. it's around $10,000 usd

Any opinions on the matter Mike?

Mick Dempsey · Mar 5, 2023

I love my fixed grapple, if I only had one grapple on the loader that would be it.
I’ve never used a fixed rotator, are they available?
I did a little review on Arbtalk of the various choices.

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...

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