Bobcat 453

[ducaticorse]

Just bought one today on a deal way too good to pass up. It didn't come with a grapple, but I've found one used at a SIGNIFICANT discount over the new bobcat price.

Just wanted to see if you guys recomended a different set up before I go ahead an grab the small bobcat grapple. Keep in mind this thing only has a 700lb lift, and I'd like to keep the grapple the same width as the machine to get it in and out of the gates.

TIA

 

[mattfr12]

ya i would definetly go with a bobcat one or like a bradco. I bought one from and acution that didnt last more than a few days. porly welded and cheap metal was brand new also when i bought it. versatech was the brand didnt even use it for heavy lifting paid 700.00 at actuion big waste. i shoulda just spent the extra $$ and bought the bobcat one from the start and i woulda saved a few bucks. used the bobcat one a bunch and cant seem to break it.

 

[ducaticorse]

ya i would definetly go with a bobcat one or like a bradco. I bought one from and acution that didnt last more than a few days. porly welded and cheap metal was brand new also when i bought it. versatech was the brand didnt even use it for heavy lifting paid 700.00 at actuion big waste. i shoulda just spent the extra $$ and bought the bobcat one from the start and i woulda saved a few bucks. used the bobcat one a bunch and cant seem to break it.

Thanks Matt. I'm going to go with the bobcat grapple. I just don't believe that the thing weighs 365lb as listed on the website. It looks so tiny.

 

[mattfr12]

its possible a regular tooth bucket for mine wieghs around 500 pounds its tamped on the back of the bucket. my skid loader is around 8k tho in weight.