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Re: articulating loaders

canopytree@aol.com
Sun, 28 Sep 1997 20:44:24 -0500


Around fifteen years ago I bought a Waldon articulating loader. This machine has done a TON of work for me and has performed well. The one drawback is that it is heavy! The book says it weighs 6,500 pounds. Even with Monster Mudder tires it still leaves tracks sometimes. When I am going to use it on a yard that might get torn up I find out if the client is in a hurry to get the job done or maybe they can wait for the yard to dry. If they are in a hurry, I ask them to sign a waiver for lawn damage. That way I don't have to do excesive lawn repair.

The Swinger is a very popular unit here in Minneapolis. There are several attachments for the loader. They have a fork grapple for the machine but I think the ImpleMax grapple is superior. ImpleMax 800-587-6656.

Strong limbs and snug ropes

Tom