Maximize Versatility with Attachments
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What happens here
The speaker emphasizes that while the core machine (like an excavator or skid steer) is the foundation, attachments are the true money-makers. They transform a single machine into a versatile tool capable of handling numerous specialized tasks, thereby maximizing its earning potential. Examples provided include a tilt bucket for excavators to create ditch banks, a ripper hook for stump removal, and a low-flow hydraulic forestry head (like the Mongu attachment) for brush clearing. For skid steers, examples include a Hydra Rake by CMP Attachments for grading driveways and preparing topsoil, a TNA grapple for handling brush and debris, and a soil pulverizer (also known as a rockaway) for turning rocky yards into usable topsoil. Investing in a diverse range of attachments allows for greater project flexibility and increased revenue streams.
Goal: Equip your core machine with a diverse range of attachments to handle multiple types of projects and increase revenue streams.
Tools and materials
- Hydra Rake CMP Attachments — Grading gravel driveways and preparing topsoil/turf with a skid steer
- Ripper Hook — Stump removal with an excavator
- Senpe Brush Head Senpe — Brush removal and cleanup with a skid steer
- Soil Pulverizer — Raking and turning rocky yards into usable topsoil
- Tilt Bucket — Creating ditch banks with an excavator
- TNA Grapple TNA — Grabbing brush, debris, and handling materials with a loader