P500 Trail improvement + water drainage

[waynester]

Day of med rain. At far end large drain pipe under road to lower ground. Pics of area and what i have been using to clear. Use for tree/log maneuvering to improve trail. My thoughts anyway. My Dad had a Ford 9N Tractor ,I remember seeing back wheels spinning at times using back blade. Front locker in my upgrade plan ,but not near future. Opinions on: 1. Am I asking to much for P520 1 1/4 system 2. pulling trigger now or wait for front locker.

 

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[waynester]

UPDATE. One more click and found many more options. Now question , any recommended ? I'm Looking at these on amazon

 

[waynester]

Day of med rain. At far end large drain pipe under road to lower ground. Pics of area and what i have been using to clear. Use for tree/log maneuvering to improve trail. My thoughts anyway. My Dad had a Ford 9N Tractor ,I remember seeing back wheels spinning at times using back blade. Front locker in my upgrade plan ,but not near future. Opinions on: 1. Am I asking to much for P520 1 1/4 system 2. pulling trigger now or wait for front locker.View attachment 325108View attachment 325109View attachment 325110

Opps ! my bad! Premature trigger pull...

 

[Neohio]

If I recall, this might be model specific.
When you start adding down pressure to the implement to dig into the ground, it tends to bend the trailer hitch mount.
This MAY only be 1000 specific, or 16/17 1000 specific before Honda made changes to the trailer hitch.

If you are using an aftermarket 2" hitch on your machine, you may get away with it.

I wouldn't trust the factory hitch on any Honda to withstand the down pressure from an implement. You may be ok with the box blade if not using it to scrap.

 

[WagginTail]

If I recall, this might be model specific.
When you start adding down pressure to the implement to dig into the ground, it tends to bend the trailer hitch mount.
This MAY only be 1000 specific, or 16/17 1000 specific before Honda made changes to the trailer hitch.

If you are using an aftermarket 2" hitch on your machine, you may get away with it.

I wouldn't trust the factory hitch on any Honda to withstand the down pressure from an implement. You may be ok with the box blade if not using it to scrap.

I know the hitch was a problem on the 700 and early 1000's. Not sure about the 500

 

[waynester]

If I recall, this might be model specific.
When you start adding down pressure to the implement to dig into the ground, it tends to bend the trailer hitch mount.
This MAY only be 1000 specific, or 16/17 1000 specific before Honda made changes to the trailer hitch.

If you are using an aftermarket 2" hitch on your machine, you may get away with it.

I wouldn't trust the factory hitch on any Honda to withstand the down pressure from an implement. You may be ok with the box blade if not using it to scrap.

Thanks Very Good point, Forum member aids again ! blade to keep clear waterway , with crank down (my strength) pressure , I won't need to worry about "wheelie' like the 9N and I'll stay with chainsaw,chains and straps for logs. Will also check with local dealer what people are using in these parts

 

[pappyo]

Try doing a search other earlier posts have <> Pctures of the Damage
Others reported pulling 11/4 receive right out & off the P500 & P700 FRAME while pulling simular & or same <> Rakes <> Disc <> Back Bkade <> to grade

Add 2in. Receiver ( help with frame strength )

Torq-loc are great & I have one .
Good luck .

 

[waynester]

Try doing a search other earlier posts have <> Pctures of the Damage
Others reported pulling 11/4 receive right out & off the P500 & P700 FRAME while pulling simular & or same <> Rakes <> Disc <> Back Bkade <> to grade

Add 2in. Receiver ( help with frame strength )

Torq-loc are great & I have one .
Good luck .

Mmm time to regroup, rethink and research I believe

 

[ehart814]

Yeah don't use any of that without the hitch upgrade. I pulled a lot with my 500 but never any real ground engaging tools like that.

 

[OlYeller15]

Day of med rain. At far end large drain pipe under road to lower ground. Pics of area and what i have been using to clear. Use for tree/log maneuvering to improve trail. My thoughts anyway. My Dad had a Ford 9N Tractor ,I remember seeing back wheels spinning at times using back blade. Front locker in my upgrade plan ,but not near future. Opinions on: 1. Am I asking to much for P520 1 1/4 system 2. pulling trigger now or wait for front locker.View attachment 325108View attachment 325109View attachment 325110

The mooSe or similar hitch is a must I use the Ground Hog to plow and the hitch works very well. I would think it would be okay for what your wanting to do. Keep us updated in interested in how the lifting attachment preforms.

 

[Farmer]

Mmm time to regroup, rethink and research I believe

Yes, buy beg or borrow the proper machine. You'll thank me later.

 

[Neohio]

I feel like lately we have been pooping on every idea you have.
Apologies for that. In the end though, I think we are saving you some money.

 

[waynester]

I feel like lately we have been pooping on every idea you have.
Apologies for that. In the end though, I think we are saving you some money.

I have nothing but Appreciation to ALL comments. Unless I hit some type of cap or get a smackdown, I plan to continue to Post and ask opinions. While I have knowledge in some areas, this is not one of them. So I guess , Happy Pooping!

 

[waynester]

P,S. I do search guess I'm Missing the jussst right keyword or trigger phrase

 

[Farmer]

UPDATE. One more click and found many more options. Now question , any recommended ? I'm Looking at these on amazonView attachment 325112View attachment 325113View attachment 325114

This topic has come up a few times before.... In a nutshell, these items are better at emptying your wallet than they are at performing their "intended" task.

A. If you have a buddy with a tractor/skidsteer with proper attachments buy him some beer or help him do something....
B. Rent a tractor/skidsteer with proper attachments
C. Check craigslist or evil facebook for a guy who likes to use his tractor/skidsteer to help people and put towards his beer fund. You might make a friend.

I've never asked my sxs to do what tractors/skidsteers are designed to do.

Yeah forum search engines can be hit or miss sometimes. Keep digging though, sometimes you get lucky!

 

[john790]

You need a tractor not a sxs.I would never try a job like that with a sxs and a tractor is going to have a bad day.4 wheel drive compacts do pretty well on small jobs sometimes i hire it done so i dont tear my chit up.