I like the grapple but wish they designed it for the bottom to do the clamping upwards. Having to curl the top down and picking up high get hairy on unleveled ground.
Bill loved your video. You are much to hard on yourself. Still a learning curve on operation. I love your property and appreciate you sharing video on grapple.
Hey Mark, Thank you so much for the kind comments! We love living here and the tractor will allow us to remain here longer that without it. Thanks for taking time to comments and watching my videos of life out here in Iowa.
Nice job with that grapple.. those grapples take a lot of trial and error to figure out and you did a great job. They are no where near close as easy to operate as a hydraulic grapple but once you get the hang of it I think it’ll work well
Thank you Biff, I've never owned a hydraulic grapple so maybe that's best so I don't know what I'm missing? Thanks for subscribing and taking time to comment. - Bill
I don't suppose you happen to look at the point where the pins attach the bottom of the brush Crusher to the loader feet. Mine easily comes up off a good 6-8 inches.
Hi Brad, I did look at that connection point on my tractor and I cannot figure out why yours is doing that. All the welds are holding? No loader damage? what part of the country are you in?
I think if I needed a grapple everyday I’d pay more for something like the Artillian. However, I don’t need one often and this thing looks like it will get the job done. Thanks for the firewood demo, that’s the main reason I want one.
Happy Saturday ST. I was over on Blackjack Road last week moving brush and it worked very well. My friend cut the firewood into small firewood size lengths not knowing how the grapple worked so we lost some efficiently there. The only other issue I had was loading the brush into a trailer. When the loader is raised high the lower jaw remains horizontal and doesn't allow the brush to fall. We fixed that by using a rake to hold the brush while I backed up. I hope to have that video out soon. If money wasn't an issue, and I had a dealer that wanted to install a third function feature, I may have purchased and Artillian. But this is half the price and does everything I want to do so far. Thanks for staying in touch. - Bill
Bill, I sure appreciate your demonstrations on this. For the price it seems like a very useful implement. There are certainly more versatile grapples, some for more than twice the price though. Everything has a learning curve. This seems like a no maintenance tool that is easy on, and easy off. I’m looking for something that can handle green hemlock or spruce. I just can’t put those through my Wallenstein chipper successfully. I’ll stay tuned for more. Thank your production team for me.
Bob Johnson I have a Wallenstein 5” power feed chipper . I found that spruce and hemlock can be trouble when they are fresh green . I let them dry for couple weeks then chip them thru so much easier . If I have too do green stuff right away I have too watch how much I’m putting in at a time . The spruce needles will really block up the wheels .
Hello Bob, the Brush Crusher is working very well for me, and your spot on with the price being very attractive. That savings means I can get another attachment. LOL Thanks for saying hello, enjoy your summer!
The power feed chipper is awesome, I'd sure like one but for the 2 or 3 times I use a chipper a year this model works very well for me. Thanks for taking time to comment SJ. - Bill
Bill Burkhart yes if your doing lots of wood like I do then there worth the extra money . But you still have too cut the branches properly or you can jam it .
Great job Bill, well explained and demonstrated. I've broken my air filter strap 4 times now. So much so that John deere stopped replacing it. They told me I need to upgrade my air box to the new style. So I told them sure, if your gonna pay for it... go ahead! But nope, they want me to buy it. Now call me what you want, but I think that if it's an obvious design flaw by Deere, shouldn't Deere be picking up the tab to correct it? The guy told me that if it breaks something on the motor I'll be sorry. Lol, I told him, if it breaks something on the motor and you guys don't honor the warranty and fix it, you'll be hearing from my lawyers! Deere is still currently not offering the kit as a recall. The straps are poorly manufactured. The metal rings on all of mine were not molded in the center of the rubber end, making them weak and tear easy. Also, just a tip, make sure the (three I think) nuts on top of the valve cover are nice and tight. I guess those coming loose is what causes the engine failure. Because the rattling and vibration breaks the aluminum valve cover and all the pieces will fall down into the motor. Mine were loose only after the first 10 hours or so of buying my tractor. I tightened them down and put blue loc-tite on them and they have never come loose again in the last 3 years.
Well said Grant! As a PR strategy why is wouldn't Deere recall them. These tractors are so very popular right now. I agree with your comments, and wish you good luck. Thanks for writing. - Bill
@@billburkhart, well that comment may have been pre-mature. Another guy further down in the comments here says that Deere is indeed offering free replacements. Now, that was just last November that "my dealership" told me I had to buy it. So I guess I'll be going over there and having a talk with them again. If they still say I have to buy it, I'll call Deere directly. Thanks Bill.
Bill , nice videos. The strap on my air cleaner broke as well. But the plate that holds the air cleaner on I think its 3 bolts broke as well. When the plate broke. Parts when into the engine. Not good.
@@billburkhart Hey Bill no, I didnt realize it had happen till it shot a hole out the side of the engine, as you said with yours the strap made a little noise. I must not have heard it. Total engine failure, was 6 months out of warranty and sweating bullets lol. My dealer got it covered for me. Thank god. Any way , they redesign the air filter now and that's how they did mine
Been contemplating buying one to clean up the underbrush in my woods, got a quote for around $1300. My other choice is to hire a forestry mulching skid steer. Probably run about the same for 8-10 hours.
Hello Jeffrey, I'm very happy with mine so far. This may not be for everyone but it's going to serve my requirements very well. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Bill
Happy Friday Marlin, I am very happy with the brush crusher after having it a few years. Thanks for taking time to comment and watch the videos I sure appreciate it.
@@billburkhart yeah I know how that goes, I'm trying to get the second corn patch planted as well, the first one only is about 10 inches after 6 weeks but most of them have 2,3 and 4 suckers stalks, never seen that many before, also added a hydraulic top link, wow is that sweet, got it at Tractor Supply for $300, worth every penny, enjoy and will be waiting for more videos.
the air filter had a DTAC out on it from JD. replacement for free. make very sure that ur valve cover did not crack at all-ok. several guy's said their's cracked, even had one fellas who had stuff go his engine, jd replaced his engine for him. nice grapple set up without using hydraulics.
@@grantdeisig1360 not true-go to GTT and u will see where lots and lots of fellas had their's replaced by their dealer for free. i have a 2 series jd so i don't know the number for the dtac-but ur dealer is telling u wrong about having to pay for the replacement-ok.
ok-hoping this works for ya to read. this is from GTT--www.greentractortalk.com/forums/sub-compact-utility-tractors-scut/180882-new-air-filter-update-free.html the link won't work on here-but u can go and read all about ur free upgrade to the air filter bracket and housing.
Hi Michael, I have not, I've been sensitive to not load up one loader arm much heavier than the other. I've been trying to keep my load somewhat balanced. Having said that I do have some concrete flag pole footings I want to move so keep watching. Thanks for taking time to comment.
i almost bought one of these but i tried the $150 pallet forks that attach to your bucket and it was the right choice. i can take a bigger pile, lift bigger logs and lift it twice as high as the BC. saved $1150 bucks too
Hello Joey, Happy Sunday, The mulch lasts for years, keeps the weeds down, looks great and provides a very nice walking surface. Wish I could fine a semi load of wood chips for my trails, I don't have enough dead trees to get them all covered.
Hi Allan, hope all is well. The 1025 leaves me in 2 days. I'm taking my time getting use to the 2038, a little intimidating at first but I'm getting used to it. Enjoy your summer! - Bill
You're getting good at using the grapple, looks like a great back saver too.
Hello Jim, I like the grapple very much and it sure its a back saver. You have yourself a great summer.
I like the grapple but wish they designed it for the bottom to do the clamping upwards. Having to curl the top down and picking up high get hairy on unleveled ground.
Thanks Michael appreciate you saying hello
Bill loved your video. You are much to hard on yourself. Still a learning curve on operation. I love your property and appreciate you sharing video on grapple.
Hey Mark, Thank you so much for the kind comments! We love living here and the tractor will allow us to remain here longer that without it. Thanks for taking time to comments and watching my videos of life out here in Iowa.
Good video 👍
Thank you so much for the kind comments and taking time to say hello. I appreciate it.
Nice job with that grapple.. those grapples take a lot of trial and error to figure out and you did a great job. They are no where near close as easy to operate as a hydraulic grapple but once you get the hang of it I think it’ll work well
Thank you Biff, I've never owned a hydraulic grapple so maybe that's best so I don't know what I'm missing? Thanks for subscribing and taking time to comment. - Bill
Bill Burkhart sure thing bill! And I think your right about that, keep up the good work
I don't suppose you happen to look at the point where the pins attach the bottom of the brush Crusher to the loader feet. Mine easily comes up off a good 6-8 inches.
Hi Brad, I did look at that connection point on my tractor and I cannot figure out why yours is doing that. All the welds are holding? No loader damage? what part of the country are you in?
I think if I needed a grapple everyday I’d pay more for something like the Artillian. However, I don’t need one often and this thing looks like it will get the job done. Thanks for the firewood demo, that’s the main reason I want one.
Happy Saturday ST. I was over on Blackjack Road last week moving brush and it worked very well. My friend cut the firewood into small firewood size lengths not knowing how the grapple worked so we lost some efficiently there. The only other issue I had was loading the brush into a trailer. When the loader is raised high the lower jaw remains horizontal and doesn't allow the brush to fall. We fixed that by using a rake to hold the brush while I backed up. I hope to have that video out soon. If money wasn't an issue, and I had a dealer that wanted to install a third function feature, I may have purchased and Artillian. But this is half the price and does everything I want to do so far. Thanks for staying in touch. - Bill
Enjoying watching you use/learn your new attachment. Pretty fun to have new toys.
Hi Ken, thanks for taking time to comment, I appreciate your comments.
Nice video about an attachment made by a good Iowa company. I have the BC 4200 as well, great product.
Hello Boyd, they are indeed a good Iowa company, glad your Crusher is meeting your expectations. - Bill
Bill, I sure appreciate your demonstrations on this. For the price it seems like a very useful implement. There are certainly more versatile grapples, some for more than twice the price though. Everything has a learning curve. This seems like a no maintenance tool that is easy on, and easy off. I’m looking for something that can handle green hemlock or spruce. I just can’t put those through my Wallenstein chipper successfully. I’ll stay tuned for more. Thank your production team for me.
Bob Johnson I have a Wallenstein 5” power feed chipper . I found that spruce and hemlock can be trouble when they are fresh green . I let them dry for couple weeks then chip them thru so much easier . If I have too do green stuff right away I have too watch how much I’m putting in at a time . The spruce needles will really block up the wheels .
Hello Bob, the Brush Crusher is working very well for me, and your spot on with the price being very attractive. That savings means I can get another attachment. LOL Thanks for saying hello, enjoy your summer!
The power feed chipper is awesome, I'd sure like one but for the 2 or 3 times I use a chipper a year this model works very well for me. Thanks for taking time to comment SJ. - Bill
Bill Burkhart yes if your doing lots of wood like I do then there worth the extra money . But you still have too cut the branches properly or you can jam it .
Great job Bill, well explained and demonstrated. I've broken my air filter strap 4 times now. So much so that John deere stopped replacing it. They told me I need to upgrade my air box to the new style. So I told them sure, if your gonna pay for it... go ahead! But nope, they want me to buy it. Now call me what you want, but I think that if it's an obvious design flaw by Deere, shouldn't Deere be picking up the tab to correct it? The guy told me that if it breaks something on the motor I'll be sorry. Lol, I told him, if it breaks something on the motor and you guys don't honor the warranty and fix it, you'll be hearing from my lawyers! Deere is still currently not offering the kit as a recall. The straps are poorly manufactured. The metal rings on all of mine were not molded in the center of the rubber end, making them weak and tear easy. Also, just a tip, make sure the (three I think) nuts on top of the valve cover are nice and tight. I guess those coming loose is what causes the engine failure. Because the rattling and vibration breaks the aluminum valve cover and all the pieces will fall down into the motor. Mine were loose only after the first 10 hours or so of buying my tractor. I tightened them down and put blue loc-tite on them and they have never come loose again in the last 3 years.
Well said Grant! As a PR strategy why is wouldn't Deere recall them. These tractors are so very popular right now.
I agree with your comments, and wish you good luck. Thanks for writing. - Bill
@@billburkhart, well that comment may have been pre-mature. Another guy further down in the comments here says that Deere is indeed offering free replacements. Now, that was just last November that "my dealership" told me I had to buy it. So I guess I'll be going over there and having a talk with them again. If they still say I have to buy it, I'll call Deere directly. Thanks Bill.
I took the bracket off and rearranged the intake hose and then support from the front of the filter.
Bill , nice videos.
The strap on my air cleaner broke as well. But the plate that holds the air cleaner on I think its 3 bolts broke as well. When the plate broke. Parts when into the engine. Not good.
Hello Jamie, did you get the parts out of the engine?
@@billburkhart
Hey Bill no, I didnt realize it had happen till it shot a hole out the side of the engine, as you said with yours the strap made a little noise. I must not have heard it. Total engine failure, was 6 months out of warranty and sweating bullets lol.
My dealer got it covered for me. Thank god.
Any way , they redesign the air filter now and that's how they did mine
@@jlp186 OH NO, I would have thrown up.....so glad your dealer stepped up.
Been contemplating buying one to clean up the underbrush in my woods, got a quote for around $1300. My other choice is to hire a forestry mulching skid steer. Probably run about the same for 8-10 hours.
Hello Jeffrey, I'm very happy with mine so far. This may not be for everyone but it's going to serve my requirements very well. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Bill
You have me looking at one of those brushcrushers!
Hi Brian, I'm sure enjoying mine, and the cost allowed me to purchase another attachment so all is good. Have a great summer- Bill
Works great
Thanks Shawn, thanks for watching and commenting.
that big log i think it to much to lift
Happy Friday Marlin, I am very happy with the brush crusher after having it a few years. Thanks for taking time to comment and watch the videos I sure appreciate it.
Great video as always, looks like that grapple is working great, can't wait for the 2038 in action!!!! Enjoy
Hello TY, hope your enjoying summer out your way! Lots of videos coming soon. Dam work keeps getting in the way.
@@billburkhart yeah I know how that goes, I'm trying to get the second corn patch planted as well, the first one only is about 10 inches after 6 weeks but most of them have 2,3 and 4 suckers stalks, never seen that many before, also added a hydraulic top link, wow is that sweet, got it at Tractor Supply for $300, worth every penny, enjoy and will be waiting for more videos.
the air filter had a DTAC out on it from JD. replacement for free. make very sure that ur valve cover did not crack at all-ok. several guy's said their's cracked, even had one fellas who had stuff go his engine, jd replaced his engine for him. nice grapple set up without using hydraulics.
My dealer told me that I would have to pay for the replacement. Deere would not cover it.
@@grantdeisig1360 not true-go to GTT and u will see where lots and lots of fellas had their's replaced by their dealer for free. i have a 2 series jd so i don't know the number for the dtac-but ur dealer is telling u wrong about having to pay for the replacement-ok.
@@bigjim5723 ok, thanks. I'll get back ahold of them again. That was last fall when they told me that.
ok-hoping this works for ya to read. this is from GTT--www.greentractortalk.com/forums/sub-compact-utility-tractors-scut/180882-new-air-filter-update-free.html
the link won't work on here-but u can go and read all about ur free upgrade to the air filter bracket and housing.
Hello Big JIm, I will checked the valve cover as you suggested, everything is good. Thanks for checking in. I enjoy hearing from you. - Bill
Thanks for the video. Have you tried to pick up a fair size stone that would only use the jaws on one side?
Hi Michael, I have not, I've been sensitive to not load up one loader arm much heavier than the other. I've been trying to keep my load somewhat balanced. Having said that I do have some concrete flag pole footings I want to move so keep watching. Thanks for taking time to comment.
i almost bought one of these but i tried the $150 pallet forks that attach to your bucket and it was the right choice. i can take a bigger pile, lift bigger logs and lift it twice as high as the BC. saved $1150 bucks too
Congratulations Larry glad it's working out for you.
@@billburkhart thank you!
Great video Bill. I’m in NE Iowa too. I’ve been considering using mulch on my trails. How does that work for you?
Hello Joey, Happy Sunday, The mulch lasts for years, keeps the weeds down, looks great and provides a very nice walking surface. Wish I could fine a semi load of wood chips for my trails, I don't have enough dead trees to get them all covered.
It would look better on your new 2038R lol kidding
Hi Allan, hope all is well. The 1025 leaves me in 2 days. I'm taking my time getting use to the 2038, a little intimidating at first but I'm getting used to it.
Enjoy your summer! - Bill