Recent content by drumminj

Not sure if it helps, but I'm happy with my homestead pinnacle. Like said above, I suspect in general most folks are happy with their grapple (or other implements), but I've used mine a ton in 2.5 years and not had any issues.

Thank you, Summit (wish y'all used names so I know who I've emailed with/if it's the same person). I do appreciate you acknolwedging and addressing the issue

Update: Amending my post below to add that as per their response, Summit has stepped up and taken care of the issue as a result of posting here. I do appreciate them making things right, though wish I hadn’t needed to share my experience here to make that happen. --- A word of warning for...

Quoting this post because this is a great summary. These types of posts come up a lot, and as Paul says most folks are just giving you other models to look at if you haven't to make sure you find the best fit for you. I have a 4701 and cross-shopped the grand Ls and the MX5400. The MX is a...

They may not..I didn't look up the range for the sidelink on the 3560. You'd obviously know the details on that more than I! :)

Summit hydraulics has tilt cylinders: https://summit-hydraulics.com/product-category/hydraulic-cylinders/?filters=cylinder-type[5087]

My EA pallet forks arrived with some rust and places where the powder coat was missing. I just shrugged it off -- as folks have said the paint is going to get beat up anyway with use. Maybe your comment was sarcastic?

I should also add I have a Homestead landscape rake and grapple as well. Honestly they have all met/exceeded my expectations. I don't film EA videos with them so they're not horribly abused, but they're not just pretty lawn ornaments either! :)

I have their 72" land plane. Overall I'm happy with it -- have used it for smoothing some ground (our soil isn't the best for it, TBH) as well as maintaining our private road some, in combination with a landscape rake. I have not tried adjusting the edge cutting depth, though like that I can...

I have a Homestead Pinnacle grapple (and a couple of their other implements) and have been very happy with them. Have not been easy on the grapple and have had no issues. I suspect you will be happy with your purchase.

I believe Neil mentioned this in one of the Messick's videos a while back -- that the price gap increased between the two. I don't recall if he gave a reason though.

That was me, not Dan. And yes, it's only "a few inches", but those inches add up and one needs to draw the line somewhere. L4701: 119.5in long x 62.4in wide x 15.2in ground clearance MX5400: 125.9in long x 69.7in wide x 15.2in ground clearance So 6" longer and 7" wider. In my usage that's not...

I won't presume to know what's best for you, but will offer my experience with the L4701 on 28 acres, 6 of it cleared/field and 20+ as woods. I've never regretted getting the 4701 over the MX5400 (I still have the quotes - the price was identical). Only one time have I wished for more lift...

I did test out an L4802 seat a few months back, and it would be an upgrade. Much cushier. I inquired with Messicks a while back..the part would be $542, but they couldn't confirm the bolt pattern is the same/it's a simple swap. Would love to confirm if it is.

Congrats! What I've learned is being "retired" but living on acreage with a long list of projects means you never get a day off or vacation. The upside is you only answer to yourself, but apparently I'm a slave-driver :)