Which forestry crane?

[slack ma girdle]

??? I'm guessing he has one for sale Murray...

 

He deals in forestry machinery, and local

[Rugrat]

Ive got a KTS 6.7 on a 10 ton. Good crane and trailer but the grapple lets it down; its not got enough power to match the crane. Also the trailer picks up quite easily when unloaded, a doudle beam would be better. Slewing tourque could be better also. No matter what you've got you will want more reach, bigger lift, more capacity etc. Overall though I'm quite pleased with it for the outlay.

[jamesmerriman7]

Joystick controls or spools on a block

[Rugrat]

Its got the antler type controls on the spool block. Pain to get on and off the tractor. I have them on a bracket onto the toplink which is ok until you want to put the crane on the 3PL. Have you got the Farma yet? I had a 8t farma with the 6.3 G2 crane which was a lovely machine but just not enough lift for me. I still wish I had the grapple from it tho which is better all round than the KTS.

[jamesmerriman7]

Collected the crane currently being mounted will post a pic when finished! Looks strong and well built especially with the fold down legs.

[MattyF]

What did you go for james ?

[jamesmerriman7]

Went for the Farma 6.3 crane with fold down legs, spool block with 2 joysticks and 4 levers in middle and a flotation valve (if on 3 point linkage will follow the trailer)

Dealt with Chippenham Farm Sales very competitive with price. Found this crane to be best all round in its market for price, lift, 3pt linkage etc

[jamesmerriman7]

 

All mounted now 1st load today! Great being high up on seat to load/unload.

[Gray git]

Had a old yellow botex like that set like that years ago, quickly teaches you how to be a smooth operator when your getting bucked about on the king post. Looks a tidy set up.

[PC Treescapes]

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All mounted now 1st load today! Great being high up on seat to load/unload.

 

Can you get a photo of seat setup, is that something farma supply? Cheers