Are heavier, trickier demands making you consider investing in a bigger machine? Hang on a minute. You might be surprised to learn how you can extend the capabilities of your tractor with a simple, industrial-strength bucket extension rack.
Farmer Denise Wildfortune tells a story about how the Heavy Hitch rack and its bucket were really tested during a three-day project that needed to be completed before the snow flew:
“Are you kidding me! This tooth bar is awesome! …… My arborist sprayed invasive plants earlier in the season. After getting his approval to clear the last part of my apple orchard …… I knew my job was done. It wasn’t far from snowing, so I ordered …… expedited shipping. I got the damn thing the day before. Who am I kidding, but it was fast.
“I installed it the day after I received it and spent the next 3 days cleaning brushes. But then I found out it can take care of saplings that are too big for my bush hogs. I dig up trees left and right and then lift them away with a tooth stick. Managing my growing brush pile was a breeze because I could easily shovel up the loose debris around the edges while lifting them up.
“The biggest test was digging out the large root balls of some of the deep-rooted, huge shrubs. The tooth stick was perfect for loosening the dirt around the roots and then prying them out. I had concerns that the tooth bar would twist my bucket so I kept a close eye on my bucket and it turned out to be a relief every time …… I wish I had bought this 2 years ago!”
5. What about order turnaround and customer service?
As Denise reminds us, the fifth consideration when considering bucket rods is how quickly a company’s orders are fulfilled and how quickly they respond if any problems arise. This is not a trivial issue, as time is money and the decision to purchase parts is usually made halfway through the project.