I try to keep all implements just as wide as the tractor. It just seems to help judging clearance. But I'm a little gunshy about clipping things. The eyes aren't as good as they used to be.What are your thoughts on the size of grapple? I was originally thinking 66”-72”, but now I wondering if a 60” would be better for working in tight spots
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I like buckets and other front end excavating attachments to be wider than the machine by six inches or so. This allows a blade, grapple, or bucket to cut an inside corner without the machine wheels or tracks pushing me away from the bank. It also give the machine wheels and tracks a wider surface for traction without loose material falling in under the wheels. But I know what you are saying, hitting unwanted stuff is the bane of running large (and sometimes small) equipment. I continuously preach this message to trainees; When running equipment always give yourself a margin of error.I try to keep all implements just as wide as the tractor. It just seems to help judging clearance. But I'm a little gunshy about clipping things. The eyes aren't as good as they used to be.