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Read articles →A real-work fall cleanup session on a 33-acre property, showing the Kubota B2601 paired with a Land Pride SGC0660 grapple and Woodland Mills WC68 PTO chipper in actual use, hauling and chipping downed limbs. The standout moment is Ed's candid account of racking his loader under a heavy log and filing a $3,500, $4,000 KTAC insurance claim. Best for B2601 owners curious about grapple real-world limitations.
An owner-operator channel run by Ed, who uses his B2601 and attachments for hands-on land management on his own farm, so the perspective is practical and experience-based rather than sales-oriented.
The operator was turning, hit a dip and a tree stump, and the grapple would not let go of the heavy log, which racked the loader and led to a KTAC insurance claim of about thirty-five hundred to four thousand dollars.
Yes, the owner calls it his favorite attachment, saying it is super strong and handy for wooded property, decking material, and many other items, though more teeth would help with smaller debris.
Pick up the log from the middle to try to balance the load, since picking up off-center on a long heavy log can cause control problems.
