Grapple Extreme Metal Products Grapple

[tamarack]

I have a friend that sent me the following link and would like my opinion on this product. He has a B7800 as do I and when he came for a visit he saw the Tatro Grapple that I have on my bucket. I believe that the reason that he is considering the Grapple shown in the attached link is because of the simplicity of installation and the price. I was wondering if anyone of the TractorByNet members has purchased this item and if so are they satisfied with it. Any information would be appreciated. Please click on the link below to view the product in question. Thanks, tamarack

KUBOTA front loader Crapple John Deer Grapple Bucket - eBay (item 120415298390 end time Jun-02-09 09:59:46 PDT)

 

[amigauser]

There were some threads on it a while back. I am not sure if anyone ever purchased one though? The thought was because it was an electric hydraulic actuator for the grapple it would not have the holding power of a true hydraulic powered grapple.

Old thread on it.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/141022-grapple-bucket-bay-opinions.html

 

[KennyV]

If you already have a diesel/gas engine driven hydraulic pump, (a tractor), why would you put a much smaller electric motor driven pump on your tractor??

 

[tamarack]

Thanks for replies and the link to previous threads. I have forwarded all of this to my friend. Thanks again. tamarack