I did look into them. They do seem rugged and they have an option for a hydraulic diverter that you could then use your grapple or hydraulic forks. There were no close dealers to me, and I wasn't sure I would use it enough to justify the extra $1,500 I was quoted, plus about $600 for the diverter valve for 3rd function plus shipping. Did you get one, and if yes, how much do you use it? I am only maintaining my farm, at this time I am not doing any jobs for hire. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Also I don't think Land Pride actually makes this tilt hitch plate themselves. The manual does reference other skid steers, so I wouldn't be surprised if Land Pride contracted with Bradco to build it for them. My dealer had never sold one in the history of the dealership. Primarily because they are farmer focused, and don't sell as many skid steers to NON-Farmers.
I know - and I watched it a lot. It’s really two problems. My total time both in rentals and now my own machine probably amounts to less than 100 hours over 3 years 2nd is I have zero finesse. I am just not one of those people with skills I’m too much a brute and impatient. I watch a lot of other operators videos and they are subtle and have a fine touch. Maybe with time I can gain some skills Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day
@@ahbuildingafarm thanks for the reply, as I said you WILL get better the more you use the machine. Less is more is a good motto. It takes more to repair a heavy hand than taking a little at a time. I'll keep checking out your vids.
I have noticed if I keep my arms down like you mention, I can be a bit more "fine" with my controls. The biggest change will probably be if I could develop patience.... More experience will help a lot too, so I need to get out there and shave off a little at a time rather than expecting to do 2 passes and have it all graded.... Thanks for watching. Have a GREAT WEEKEND
@@ahbuildingafarm yeah you just have to find your zen. it takes alot more time than people would expect and it takes alot more finesse and skill. try to get use to moving your bucket without bottoming out {banging} the cylinders thatll help you build muscle memory. i think once you learn that its faster to work shallow in lots of passes than one big deep pass things will start to click. def give a look at land planes/land levelers and harley rakes. even a diy jobber will save you alot of effort over doing it all with a bucket.
I've looked at them, but have so much rough grading, earth moving, tree cutting, and other tasks.... this will be a fall purchase. Do you have a brand or land plane you like? I have both clay trails but also some gravel road. I'd like something that had rippers, that could be raised to not impact the ground at all, or rip up 1 inch to 4 inches. Thoughts?
@@ahbuildingafarm there are lots of choices out there. berlon/titan attachments/skid steer solutions/tmg just depends which features you want. i build my own attachments cause im 1. cheap and 2 my skid steer is an obsolete model that doesnt fit regular attachments. the basic design is so simple it might worth asking a local shop to build you one if you dont weld {you can build a basic plane out of a stick of 2 inch angle iron}. the dirt here is very hard to dig so i tend to rip everything up with an excavator and use the skid steer to smooth things out. titan attachments has a land plane with rippers and comb attachment thats middle of the road priced, i would probably start my search there. they are good for bringing gravel back to the top also.
@@ahbuildingafarm they are great tools. chop the highs, fill the lows. very little adjustment needed. running my excavator i find rest the arms use the fingertips on the joystick way easier to do what i gotta do smoothly. but i dont have alot of buttons to worry about like you might.
Brad Bradco was first and makes the most rugged there on like 4th or 5th generation now
I did look into them. They do seem rugged and they have an option for a hydraulic diverter that you could then use your grapple or hydraulic forks. There were no close dealers to me, and I wasn't sure I would use it enough to justify the extra $1,500 I was quoted, plus about $600 for the diverter valve for 3rd function plus shipping. Did you get one, and if yes, how much do you use it? I am only maintaining my farm, at this time I am not doing any jobs for hire. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Also I don't think Land Pride actually makes this tilt hitch plate themselves. The manual does reference other skid steers, so I wouldn't be surprised if Land Pride contracted with Bradco to build it for them. My dealer had never sold one in the history of the dealership. Primarily because they are farmer focused, and don't sell as many skid steers to NON-Farmers.
That was painful to watch my dude. You will get better, keep at it and you know what? Good on you for having a crack at it.
I know - and I watched it a lot. It’s really two problems. My total time both in rentals and now my own machine probably amounts to less than 100 hours over 3 years 2nd is I have zero finesse. I am just not one of those people with skills I’m too much a brute and impatient. I watch a lot of other operators videos and they are subtle and have a fine touch. Maybe with time I can gain some skills
Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day
@@ahbuildingafarm thanks for the reply, as I said you WILL get better the more you use the machine. Less is more is a good motto. It takes more to repair a heavy hand than taking a little at a time. I'll keep checking out your vids.
@@ahbuildingafarm trying holding the sticks at the bottom, wresting your hands on the machine.
I have noticed if I keep my arms down like you mention, I can be a bit more "fine" with my controls. The biggest change will probably be if I could develop patience.... More experience will help a lot too, so I need to get out there and shave off a little at a time rather than expecting to do 2 passes and have it all graded.... Thanks for watching. Have a GREAT WEEKEND
@@ahbuildingafarm yeah you just have to find your zen. it takes alot more time than people would expect and it takes alot more finesse and skill. try to get use to moving your bucket without bottoming out {banging} the cylinders thatll help you build muscle memory. i think once you learn that its faster to work shallow in lots of passes than one big deep pass things will start to click. def give a look at land planes/land levelers and harley rakes. even a diy jobber will save you alot of effort over doing it all with a bucket.
you may consider a land plane attachment.
I've looked at them, but have so much rough grading, earth moving, tree cutting, and other tasks.... this will be a fall purchase. Do you have a brand or land plane you like? I have both clay trails but also some gravel road. I'd like something that had rippers, that could be raised to not impact the ground at all, or rip up 1 inch to 4 inches. Thoughts?
@@ahbuildingafarm there are lots of choices out there. berlon/titan attachments/skid steer solutions/tmg just depends which features you want. i build my own attachments cause im 1. cheap and 2 my skid steer is an obsolete model that doesnt fit regular attachments. the basic design is so simple it might worth asking a local shop to build you one if you dont weld {you can build a basic plane out of a stick of 2 inch angle iron}. the dirt here is very hard to dig so i tend to rip everything up with an excavator and use the skid steer to smooth things out. titan attachments has a land plane with rippers and comb attachment thats middle of the road priced, i would probably start my search there. they are good for bringing gravel back to the top also.
Thanks, I will add that into my notes file for when I start doing my research for that attachment.
@@ahbuildingafarm they are great tools. chop the highs, fill the lows. very little adjustment needed. running my excavator i find rest the arms use the fingertips on the joystick way easier to do what i gotta do smoothly. but i dont have alot of buttons to worry about like you might.