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How much for a 48” but fitted with a lid like is on the 60”?

did a little upgrading to mine today, improved the functionality considerably. I might hold off on a new one for a while yet, until I can fully explore this improvement’s ability to outlast my abuse😁

I have a 48” root grapple - work for what it does, has disadvantages. Probably keep it and get a clam shell for general debris. Anyone have/used one like this: 250# 48”, rated for 40hp and below. $1300. I wouldn’t be abusing it. I understand how to operate within something’s limits, but I’m...

Anybody have a 48” like this? 250#. I like the narrow grapples for general use and for getting around in the woods.

Been looking at the Homestead root grapple - looks pretty good and right in the middle of the price range.

Thanks - I can see that. I am leaning to getting the 1060, using it for a while to see if it alone can do all I want before I sell the L-type rock grapple. I was thinking this morning that the L-type does not do well for reaching in and grabbing a bunch of privet hedge and pulling it out of the...

For use with my L4701, I currently have a L-type 48” "rock" grapple now, but it only has two large fingers on the top, and it is limited on opening and grabbing smaller things. Has done OK, but I have seen where a clam-shell type would be better in may cases for my everyday usage - just...

So it is about time for me to be considering what all I need to do for the 50 hr maintenance. I don't intend on hiring it done, and have all the tools and experience to do it myself I figure. I know oil/filter change is in order, as well as all filters. Synthetic or dino-juice? What else is a...

How are you supposed to "break-in" a tractor if you can't run it at PTO rated rpm's - because on mine, that is more than 75% of WOT? Are you supposed to putter around the yard at half-throttle for a few weeks before you open it up and actually do work? I'm sorry, but that is a little ridiculous...

I have not measured G/H yet, but from a day's usage mowing pasture, I can say the 47hp Bota uses more fuel that the 48hp MF it replaced. But Perkins diesels were known to be fuel sippers... I wouldn't trade back for the difference;)

Yep, it is. I got mine on yesterday. UpNorthM8 - I am wondering how you’re gonna tilt the grill with it on the outside of the chin strap? Mine would not work without it being to the inside.

ballasted R4’s on 4701 at about 12# rear, 25# fronts air only. With that I still am a little too rounded but I haven’t dropped it any more. I’d guess I’m getting 90% tread contact on hard surface. Still rides a little rough for my full satisfaction but that’s just R4 for ya....they be stiff!

I was about to say the downside is when you take out the fence because taking your foot off the treadle didn’t stop the tractor.....🤬

I looked and my manual says nothing about ground speed. So I swagged it on feel and didnt come out too bad, as I’ve sprayed these pastures multiple times and a tank went about as far as usual.

About to mix some pasture chemical and whack those buttercups! But this is the first time to spray with the Bota, and I have no idea on how to estimate ground speed so as to properly calculate gal/acre and properly mix the herbicide. My old MF had a convenient ground speed chart right on the...