The Artillian Rock Bucket and Grapple is Amazing on the Kubota BX!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great attachment. Love mine

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

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[@oakiewoodsman]

Brock, is this similar to the setup I ran at your place?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

@@oakiewoodsman exactly exactly like his except mine has two clamps on it. I think you used the regular bucket with the grapple. The feel of using it will be exactly the same. Same strategy for gripping the log or brush. Opens about the same amount. A grapple because it has sides on the bucket.

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@RockhillfarmYT I could certainly use more practice😂

[@ritterjon]

Great demonstration Lucus!! I’m looking forward to doing some more work with my Artillian Rock Bucket soon! It’s awesome! *Keep on tractoring!*

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Jon! It’s a whole new world with! I am loving this setup! 👊

[@khtractors]

Definitely a nice setup! I’ve wanted a bucket mounted grapple for a long time. I think it would be very beneficial!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Ben. I am finding so many uses for it. That rock bucket is pretty amazing too. Hope you are doing well! 👊

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Hey Lucas, That Grapple works wayyy better than I thought it would. That attachment is gonna be very handy for you around the homestead. Those rock buckets look very handy I've never used one but could see alot of value in it.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It really is amazing! All the way around. The rock bucket works great and the grapple just makes is so handy!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Moving brushpiles....next you will be moving river rocks after you clean them! 🤣🤣

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Now THAT is funny! 😂

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Lucus - We never doubted for a minute that you had hair on your head! 🤣I don't think it is the attachment that makes you look so gosh darn happy - It is just the fact a hat is not obscuring your shiny happy face! Have a great day!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

😂🤣 I’m grinning like a madman every time I use it!

[@brockspencer5949]

It is impressive what that BX is capable of lifting. When I first saw that rock bucket with the grapple I thought to myself, "now that's a useful setup." Can't blame you for being giddy about it.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I really have been impressed with how capable it is. It makes this a whole new machine!

[@stevestock2439]

I share your huge smile Lucus. You will really enjoy the more seat time you will be getting. TIP:::::When picking up sod and brush try driving into the pile bucket low ,then roll the bucket over the pile as you are slowly driving forward then close the thumb you will be amazed at how much you can fit into that bucket. Steve, Your fan from the PNW.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Definitely picking up tips and tricks. I appreciate the help! This is a whole new world!

[@ericfluty3257]

Well, I’m jealous!! Looks like you’re quickly getting the hang of it! Should make loading a log on the mill effortless!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Man I’m telling you, it’s a dream come true! 👊

[@carlhausler9666]

I bought the EA 55 for my Kubota B2601. The amount of work and labor savings is incredible for sure. Great to see your enthusiasm brother! Have more fun!!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’ve heard that is a great grapple too. Any of them are going to be such a time saver. Thanks for watching! 👊

[@maintenancewithmike]

Well that works great! That will definitely save you some time and your back. Cheers, Mike.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

For sure! 👊

[@mikesidden]

Man! That's slick! I'm super excited for you brother. Another great attachment and video. I look forward to seeing more progress on ya'lls wood yard. God bless. 👊

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Man! This is a dream come true. I appreciate the support. 👊

[@TheNovaNorm]

You have inspired me for years! Thanks for making these videos. In the Fall I had some unexpected expenses so I was unable to get one. However, my new BX23S is scheduled for delivery next week! I can't wait to put some of the lessons you have taught me into practice. Thank you.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Man that is awesome! Congratulations! Keep us posted on how you’re liking it! 👊

[@TheNovaNorm]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead will do!!

[@Super1200custom]

I really like yur content yur videos was a big part my 23s tractor purchase about a month ago and I’m liking mine a bunch to I bought for the backhoe for some drain projects but I’m amazed out all the uses u have for this little tractor keep up the good content

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks a lot! It is a great little machine! Glad you are liking yours.

[@TripleTAcres]

Now that’s a sweet set up! I’m excited for you pal. Great video as always!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It really is. I am loving it! Thanks for the support!

[@billymacneil3839]

Hydraulics make life so much easier around the yard can't wait to weld a grapple onto my stump bucket and start pullin alders.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Man for sure! That will be awesome!

[@TOOMENETOYS]

Yeah that’s good stuff right there now !

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, man, this thing is amazing!

[@oakiewoodsman]

That looks absolutely awesome! That is a great setup for your Kubota B series tractor. I really do like that bucket for sure it you certainly have a great use case for that. What a way to learn, do it by playing around before you really need to use it! Hahaha.. the first time I ran something like that was at @rockhillfarmyt and I was miserable at it trying to get work done. He was far more proficient with it for sure!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I was dying to try it out and didn’t have enough time to get any real work done before church that evening so I figure a little testing would be fun. The grapple is going to be very useful in the wood yard.

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead sure will be a game changer

[@Jtwizzle]

I was expecting more than 500 lbs clamping force at 2000psi. I guess for the bx that is still pretty good. Looks awesome and worth its weight in gold!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! Yeah it is already coming in very handy!

[@bradleylauchlin]

I want that rock bucket and grapple so badly. I am in Canada (Ontario) though, and it doesn't look like they have a Canadian distributor. Might be a bit much to get things shipped up. Will have to investigate more. As always thanks for sharing! At the very least I may buy their third function as I don't have one yet...

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I would definitely reach out to them about it. If I can find out from them about freight to Canada I will let you know.

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

checked in with them, they don't make a bucket for the compact JD model which is 72 inches wide. Yep, you are going to like the grapple, it is a back saver.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

For sure! 👊

[@robertbeck1080]

Awesome

[@keithmaggard9024]

The closer the weight is to the master the more you can lift it's a matter of leverage

[@richardbritton5280]

Sweet ty

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

You bet!

[@douglasshaw9868]

Nice video! Before you get to far into moving brush and limbs get some protection for that fan or you will be changing it again. Ask me how I know.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Too late! I busted it on a different project a couple weeks ago. 😂. I have a new one on the workbench to install.

[@douglasshaw9868]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I highly recommend the BXpanded under armor at $169 it’s cheap insurance

[@JeffGeorgalas]

I guess I DID hit the nail on the head when I suggested a grapple to you yesterday LOL. But when somebody adds a 3rd function or diverter kit to their front end, that's pretty much their intended use for the diverter 99% of the time, so it's not like I was Sherlock Holmes!! Congratulations, and it looks like it'll suit your needs pretty well. I'm not sure which BX model you have, but mine (the 2350) doesn't have much lift capacity. Which model is yours? Boy does that clamp open and close awfully fast. I don't think there's an easy way to slow that (the hydraulic flow) down, other than idling down when clamping or opening the jaw, but that just seemed to open and close much faster than I'd like. So, I'd probably just idle down whenever I was about to pick something up to clamp on, or drop a log, and it might make that a little more controllable. I DO HAVE the Woodland Mills stump grinder on my Kubota, and LOVE IT. As a matter of fact, I ground about 20 stumps yesterday, and am planning on doing some more today if we don't get rained out. I also have the Woodland Mills chipper on my larger tractor (they make a smaller one that would be perfect for the BX as well). I love both of the Woodland Mills products that I have, and I'm pretty sure that they'd suit you well too. So, when you get around to it, and when the money situation permits or relationship with manufacturers reaches that point, you may want to consider that brand for those two things. Good video Lucas!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! The grapple does open and close fast, but it seems very manageable. I can slow it down by how hard I push the lever too. I also work the throttle when I am doing more sensitive work. I’m still learning how to get the most out of it. Woodland Mills is a great company, they have great products and great customer service. I have started working with a company called MechMaxx and they source many of their products from the same place. I am hopeful that a stump grinder is coming soon. I have plenty of stumps to deal with!

[@LanceWhipple]

Hey Lucas, nice setup there! I would be excited too haha. I was eyeing those bucket fork attachments you have until I saw this video. The Grapple with Rock Bucket and the Diverter Kit were all you had to buy for this?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That’s correct. That package gives you this whole setup and it really is a game changer.

[@smeefamily54]

Lucas: this is excellent info. Have you tried to lift a big rock yet? I have lots of big rocks here and it would hopefully work well. Take care and stay safe PS: you know that you can get a chin strap for your hat, so you don' forget to wear it. 😃

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I haven’t really moved any big rocks yet. I will try that soon! 👊

[@mendel1973]

👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

👊