Show us your Arb Diggers please.

[LGP Eddie]

It's been a while since I posted up thoughts on 3 point linkage skidding winches, with much valuable input provided on what was good or not.

 

It was for a project I had in mind that was a little different to the norm, and it finally had it's first shakedown today.

 

Basically I wanted the ability to carry a decent size skidding winch not only on front and rear linkages of a Tractor, but also on the Kubota??

 

The simple fact is the Kubota will go where a Tractor won't even look at, usually without a mark, and has the ability of reaching up/down/around obstacles.

 

I've basically had it all custom made by John Craig at JccEngcon, having done all the homework myself.

 

I eventually chose a 6.5 tonne Tajfun from Kilworth, and Andy has been a brilliant help with the project.

It's a fantastic unit with the unusual feature of dual PTO inputs, 540 standard plus 1000 reversed for Front linkages.

I went full spec of powered upper pulley and radio remote, and two minutes today showed it was the right way to go.

Greg's face was a picture when the rope started coming out at him!

 

Basically to fit the Kubota a mounting has been made that has a Hydraulic Motor powered PTO, and the whole thing runs through my EC-Oil system including the electrics, so I can actually fit this in around 20 seconds from the cab when required then switch back to whatever attachment is required next.

 

When not required on the machine it's a simple job to remove for Tractor use.

 

There's just the Radio Remote to charge tonight, and it's all sorted hopefully, but working perfectly with the standard wander lead this afternoon.

 

If anyone has a requirement for some winching where a Tractor simply won't go, or wants no impact, plus the ability to work over fences, down slopes etc, then let me know!

 

Hopefully I'll get a video of it in action.

 

 

Eddie.

[Breezeblock]

swiss army digger id like to see a video of it working

[Stephen Blair]

Genius mate, it's exactly what I'm needing just now.

Well actually I need your machine but the wee Cat is punching well above her weight.

[madmatt]

Eddie! Your machine rocks!! Kicking myself for not buying the last earthmovers may to read more about it.

[skyhuck]

That skidder is HUGE!!! In the third picture above, the operator looks tiny!!!

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[roseyweb]

Had the family pop down to site which made a change from angry ramblers accusing me of ruining nature

[roseyweb]

[briquette_seller]

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Had the family pop down to site which made a change from angry ramblers accusing me of ruining nature

 

I love an angry rambler

 

WHY ARE YOU CUTTING ALL THESE TREES DOWN?

WHAT A MESS YOUR MAKING!!!

[LGP Eddie]

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Nice Two Piece Boom Kubota and Selector Grab, is it yours?

 

 

Please Please, get some guarding on that front window! We are getting so close now to a real bad accident in the Industry caused by all the Grabs and Tree Shears going onto Excavators with no guarding, and sadly it will take such an event to bring the full weight to bear to enforce it.

 

I know of one very lucky and one sadly not so lucky this last season.

 

 

Eddie.

[LGP Eddie]

Eddie! Your machine rocks!! Kicking myself for not buying the last earthmovers may to read more about it.

 

I haven't even got a copy myself now. I'm calling the Editor to get a few magazines and see if he will part with a digital copy.

 

I'll let you know what I can get.

 

 

Eddie.