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"It's so stinkin' handy" 😅 talking about your grapple!!! Your NEW property is beautiful!!!! My favorite attachment of yours...is your wood chipper. Comment: Your editing is so smooth!!! AND I will check out your challenges collaborations!!!!
You are correct about the SSQA loader. I wish I had one but, alas, I have the pin-on. My #1 attachment, by far, is my rear snowblower. Being in the mountains of New Hampshire, it gets heavy use.
Thanks Ed. Two little things that should have been a factory additions that I find essential. #1 Horn #2 Mirrors. Both are what I consider safety necessities.
Great video Ed. There are so many add on’s and options for these utility tractors. Sure does make life easier to complete a lot of projects. Great job and enjoyed the video.
I welded rolled (flattened) expanded steel to my grapple to prevent brush from poking through. Doesn't affect the headlights shining through the factory grille guard.
I'm in my late 70"s and I find hooking implements to the 3 point to be difficult. I can't turn my head enough to see how well I'm lined up. I use a 5ft. piece of iron pipe to leverage the front of my cutter to line up with my 3pt. Works great for this old geezer.
Really good choices of upgrades! Thank you for thinking of my channel for this challenge. Like you it’s hard for me to narrow it down to a selection of just 5. Take care!
Now we can talk all day long about a full sealed cab and how cozy it is with heat & air, the radio, lower engine noise, etc. But, I'm going to keep it simple, when you're trying to decide if a full sealed cab is worth the $, consider "when" NOT "if", but when you hit that yellow jacket or hornets nest, spend the money! I've had a couple of dozen hornets hammering away at the windshield several times. I can just imagine me running away from the rolling tractor while it goes off the side of our mountain farm, half the hornets following the tractor and the other half teaching me a lesson about the value of a cab.
Another great video but I would argue the 3rd function valve comes before a grapple since you can not use the grapple without it. I also would go with the heavy duty plastic roof - if I had a aluminum one it would be all banged up. Cabs also seriously reduce visibility so there are pros and con to a cab.
Thanks Nick! Yeah the grapple and 3rd function kind of count as one item. But you are right. If you can’t afford both yet, at least get the third function, so you are ready for the Grapple in the future.
🚧🚧Good day Ed 👍😇👌🚧🚧OUTSTANDING informative video ( Yes The SSQA, Grapple, 3nd function valve, Front Grill Guard Screen, PTO Extension ) I do Not RECOMMAND a Tractor Cab ( I'm not a member of the tractor cab collective and I WILL NEVER GET ASSIMILATED BY IT 🤣👍 ) Now Sir, with The money that you save you were able to buy many implements instead 👌🧐👍All OUTSTANDING Channels Challenge 👍👌😇 Cheers 🍻🍻
How's she goin'? The 'add-ons' you have covered here are certainly on my list too!! I have made many mods and add-ons to my GC2300 and I found that buying the tractor was a great idea but then you need the 'add-ons' to make that purchase really pay for itself !! Take care!!
You called it a diverter but you have a true 3rd function. Quite a few dealers will sell a diverter which puts the valve out by the bucket and just diverts the flow from the curl function to the grapple. To use those you hood a button and move the stick left/right to move the grapple then let off and it returns to running the curl. Yours connects to the power beyond and adds a true third function. Yours is able to curl and simultaneously close the grapple
That’s what’s so great about this challenge; seeing both the items and the thought process for each individual. Wouldn’t life be dull if there wasn’t options?
Great tips! Thank you. What is the "apparatus" called that goes with SSQA that will have a 2" receiver? I am trying to put together my "must haves" for a tractor.
You could get the pallet fork frame from Artillian that has the built in receiver. Then you can also buy their modular pallet forks, grapple, or stump bucket. 👍
Hmmmm, I was completely unaware of the PTO shaft extender. I'm going to have to see what those cost. I'm guessing that they're not cheap though, and probably come pretty close in price to just buying a new, longer PTO shaft?
I have the John Deere but I wish I would’ve gotten the skid steer attachment only because it’s easier to find attachments with that instead of the John Deere quick attachment pins but anyway Ed nice video talk to you Monday night
@@MyClutteredGarage yes they do but I never thought I would get so into wanting more and more attachments. The market is full of skid steer type but not many make the John Deere hind sight is always 20/20
@@MyClutteredGarage Area isnt bad,,just alot of vines and kudzu,,also needing something to repair and maintain a private drive with pot holes...some say box blade some say landplane,,,whats best...both are very pricey being that they have no working parts..wish i had access to metal..i could make them
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Hi Ed. Another enjoyable video! Got a question for ya...It looks like you have a monitor mounted to your hood. Is that for a camera setup? If Yes...can you provide any details on what you have?
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I was challenged by Lucas from Peek's Peak Hobby Homestead to create this Top 5 Tractor Add-On video. Check out Lucas channel as well as the following channels tagged in this video:
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youtube.com/@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead
Ross On The Land
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K&H Tractors
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Thanks for keeping the challenge going! Good video Ed. Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!
Thanks Brad & Deb!
"It's so stinkin' handy" 😅 talking about your grapple!!! Your NEW property is beautiful!!!! My favorite attachment of yours...is your wood chipper. Comment: Your editing is so smooth!!! AND I will check out your challenges collaborations!!!!
Thank you, Margaret. It’s hard to pick a favorite attachment!
Nicely, Done, Ed! I look forward to seeing what Ross, Ben, and Neil come up with!
Thanks again Lucas!
Challenge Accepted! I'll make my top 5 shortly! Great overview of your favourites!
Woohoo!
You are correct about the SSQA loader. I wish I had one but, alas, I have the pin-on. My #1 attachment, by far, is my rear snowblower. Being in the mountains of New Hampshire, it gets heavy use.
I’m glad I don’t really need a snow blower, but I’d have one if I did!
Thanks Ed. Two little things that should have been a factory additions that I find essential. #1 Horn #2 Mirrors. Both are what I consider safety necessities.
Great video Ed. There are so many add on’s and options for these utility tractors. Sure does make life easier to complete a lot of projects. Great job and enjoyed the video.
Right on! Thank you!
Cool list of accessories Ed. Really like seeing the barn in the background. See you Monday! 🌴🚜
Great educational video Ed...thank you.
I welded rolled (flattened) expanded steel to my grapple to prevent brush from poking through. Doesn't affect the headlights shining through the factory grille guard.
Tractor looking great Ed! Shiny and clean! 👍👍👍
Great job Ed. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with you it's hard to limit to just 5. I'm the same way. Dan😊
Thanks Dan!
I'm in my late 70"s and I find hooking implements to the 3 point to be difficult. I can't turn my head enough to see how well I'm lined up. I use a 5ft. piece of iron pipe to leverage the front of my cutter to line up with my 3pt. Works great for this old geezer.
There’s always a way!
Really good choices of upgrades! Thank you for thinking of my channel for this challenge. Like you it’s hard for me to narrow it down to a selection of just 5. Take care!
Thanks Ben!
Thanks for the mention Ed 👍
Now we can talk all day long about a full sealed cab and how cozy it is with heat & air, the radio, lower engine noise, etc. But, I'm going to keep it simple, when you're trying to decide if a full sealed cab is worth the $, consider "when" NOT "if", but when you hit that yellow jacket or hornets nest, spend the money! I've had a couple of dozen hornets hammering away at the windshield several times. I can just imagine me running away from the rolling tractor while it goes off the side of our mountain farm, half the hornets following the tractor and the other half teaching me a lesson about the value of a cab.
I once hit a ground hornet nest while mowing with an old JD gear drive. Yep, I jumped off and the tractor kept going! 🤣
All great items Ed, great list!
Thanks Chris!
They have a fan that you can add to your Roll over bars. Replaces the canopy you have with one with a big fan in it.
Nice rig. 😎😎
Another great video but I would argue the 3rd function valve comes before a grapple since you can not use the grapple without it. I also would go with the heavy duty plastic roof - if I had a aluminum one it would be all banged up. Cabs also seriously reduce visibility so there are pros and con to a cab.
Thanks Nick! Yeah the grapple and 3rd function kind of count as one item. But you are right. If you can’t afford both yet, at least get the third function, so you are ready for the Grapple in the future.
🚧🚧Good day Ed 👍😇👌🚧🚧OUTSTANDING informative video ( Yes The SSQA, Grapple, 3nd function valve, Front Grill Guard Screen, PTO Extension ) I do Not RECOMMAND a Tractor Cab ( I'm not a member of the tractor cab collective and I WILL NEVER GET ASSIMILATED BY IT 🤣👍 ) Now Sir, with The money that you save you were able to buy many implements instead 👌🧐👍All OUTSTANDING Channels Challenge 👍👌😇 Cheers 🍻🍻
Thank you, David! Never say, never!
@@MyClutteredGarage Yes 🤭
I'll have to check out the add on lights. You are correct - the factory headlights are pretty worthless when you have a bucket....
How's she goin'? The 'add-ons' you have covered here are certainly on my list too!! I have made many mods and add-ons to my GC2300 and I found that buying the tractor was a great idea but then you need the 'add-ons' to make that purchase really pay for itself !! Take care!!
Thanks Mike! Right on!
You called it a diverter but you have a true 3rd function. Quite a few dealers will sell a diverter which puts the valve out by the bucket and just diverts the flow from the curl function to the grapple. To use those you hood a button and move the stick left/right to move the grapple then let off and it returns to running the curl. Yours connects to the power beyond and adds a true third function. Yours is able to curl and simultaneously close the grapple
I actually lose one of the functions when I open or close the grapple. I forget which function it is but I think it’s the curl function.
Hi Tony from Australia I too have a B2601 I just bought a pto chipper I love it
Saweet!
Good Video but I would differ with ya on my top 5 😅
Thanks for sharing 👍
Let’s see, Phil!
Question: can one viewer challenge a fellow viewer, Phil? If so I want to know your 5 favorites...please.
That’s what’s so great about this challenge; seeing both the items and the thought process for each individual. Wouldn’t life be dull if there wasn’t options?
Stoney Ridge Farmer got one for every piece of equipment that has a Roll over bar
Great tips! Thank you. What is the "apparatus" called that goes with SSQA that will have a 2" receiver? I am trying to put together my "must haves" for a tractor.
You could get the pallet fork frame from Artillian that has the built in receiver. Then you can also buy their modular pallet forks, grapple, or stump bucket. 👍
Hmmmm, I was completely unaware of the PTO shaft extender. I'm going to have to see what those cost. I'm guessing that they're not cheap though, and probably come pretty close in price to just buying a new, longer PTO shaft?
The extension is much cheaper than replacing the shaft. Only about $60. Here’s the link. amzn.to/3pY5O32
I got a quote from the dealer yesterday for a L2502, to add the 3rd function is an additional $1600…..ouch 😖 but I gotta have it for the grapple
Bummer but you’re right. Gotta have it!
Super job Ed 👏 🏆🏆👴🐕🚜🤠🕺😎
Thank you!
@@MyClutteredGarage thinking up to bout 15 🤪
I have the John Deere but I wish I would’ve gotten the skid steer attachment only because it’s easier to find attachments with that instead of the John Deere quick attachment pins but anyway Ed nice video talk to you Monday night
Does John Deere offer an SSQA option or only their own proprietary system?
@@MyClutteredGarage yes they do but I never thought I would get so into wanting more and more attachments. The market is full of skid steer type but not many make the John Deere hind sight is always 20/20
I have a 25 hp farmtrac hst,,i want to add a strong bushog,,how heavy do you think my tractor can operate ,,same for box blade or planer
I have a 48” bush hog for my b2601. That’s probably recommended. Might get away with a 60” if you’re not cutting too thick.
@@MyClutteredGarage Area isnt bad,,just alot of vines and kudzu,,also needing something to repair and maintain a private drive with pot holes...some say box blade some say landplane,,,whats best...both are very pricey being that they have no working parts..wish i had access to metal..i could make them
@@charliesmith9528 If you haven't already seen it, I made a video about this topic. Thanks for replying! ua-cam.com/video/dk6tvdwSNkI/v-deo.htmlsi=A2xmCWXgA7x8uCM5
Where did you get the canopy?
Artillian. Tell em Ed from MCG sent you! ua-cam.com/video/qvZrrf68-8U/v-deo.htmlsi=eUuDLOr4VQjejh55
Hi Ed. Another enjoyable video! Got a question for ya...It looks like you have a monitor mounted to your hood. Is that for a camera setup? If Yes...can you provide any details on what you have?
That’s the “Call Haul” phone holder made by “Saw Haul”. You can find it at sawhaul.com and save 5% with code MCG. Good eye!
I wonder how much a cab would cost
Check with Curtis Cabs 👍
What grapple is that?
Hi. Land Pride SGC0660. Love it!
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