grapple add on kits

[flINTLOCK]

Wow. That rock must be over 1000#.

[JackMentink]

I have enclosed a couple pictures of my tatro grapple attatchment. I added a 2.5x2.5x1/4 tube on the bucket to attatch the grapple to. I also ran hydraulic Hoses from the back quick couples that are already on My Montana R3644. This this really works well.

[3RRL]

Originally Posted by donaldg

Are there any add-on grapple kits out there that I can use w/ my FEL? I need a grapple but do not want to buy one as I will need it for a short period of time and may hardly use it again. I heard somewhere about a bolt-on kit that attaches to the bucket. Any help is appreciated. I have a Branson 3820 w/ FEL.

Once you get one of those add-on bucket grapples, you'll really NEVER have to take it off. I've had my Tatro bucket grapples on for what?...over 2 years at least and I never take them off. I've done tons of grappling AND tons of dirt work since and doing some major dirt work right now. The beauty of them is you have the bucket when you need it and the grapple when you need it. I am constantly running into rocks (big) when I do dirt work so I use the grapple to move them or logs...whatever is in the way.
I've got 2 mounted on my 72" bucket and they are handier than heck! Can't say enough about them.
Then I designed a set for a smaller 48" bucket and my wife made a set of her own for her tractor.

[SFish]

To answer a couple of questions about my Wiko setup---

Skipro3, I could have used my top & tilt remote for the grapple, but the choice was between having to use both hands to operate the loader and grapple simultaneously, or being able to steer and move forward but only operate the bucket tilt or grapple alternately. I operate the diverter via a thumb operated pushbutton on the loader stick and I prefer this method, but it took a little while for it to become a natural motion.

Brahmus, I haven't noticed a visibility problem with the grapple removed, but the grapple itself is a little annoying when I am doing a lot dirt work. A lot of what I do requires both working dirt and using the grapple so I don't take it off very often. It is easy to remove (1 long pin, two quick disconnects, and the occasional bungee for hoses) and the side bucket mounting frame is very sturdy.

Steve