Grapple Kubota L39 TLB Grapple "Markham"?? WOW

[MtnViewRanch]

I understand your opinion but one should also consider that there are virtually no complaints wishing they had two by the probably hundreds of owners of single jaw grapples. Bottom line for me is that unless there is a specific benefit of two that someone should carefully consider the clear specific benefits of one: 1) costs less, 2) weighs less therefore greater net lift capacity.

IslandTractor, I think that I can safely say the same thing about those of us that have two grapples. Have you seen or heard anyone with two grapples wishing that they only had one? I have not, and I am perfectly happy having two.

I think that weight is a big factor in deciding on what to get when you have a small tractor, (under 2k lift capacity). But do you think that with your DK40, the extra weight of a second grapple would really make any noticeable difference with how you work with the unit?

 

[davygp38]

I took the time to read this entire thread, and here is my two cents. Bought my Markham light duty grapple, last summer off e-bay for $850.00. I was able to delete the Skid steer couplers for $50.00, and used the ones I had. The grapple was in great shape, and I could not believe how well made it was. I have used it hard ever since. I was picking up rocks, and logs that had my L4400 bouncing. After clearing out 2 acres for a food plot, there is not one bend that I can see. That being said, I just went to Gator attachments, to look at some of their attachments, and I was disappointed. The web site is garbage. I was thinking that maybe some of the problems guys have been having are directly related to the take over of Markham by Gator. We all know the drill. Company is bought out by the competition, shut them down, and sell whats left, no more competition. Or you can take the good name of your competition, and fire the good fabricators, bring in your son in law fresh out of Vo-tech to do the welding. Either way, I will hold off on buying from Gator until I hear some good things in this site from people who have used Gator/Markham attachments.

 

[dangerdoc]

I took the time to read this entire thread, and here is my two cents. Bought my Markham light duty grapple, last summer off e-bay for $850.00. I was able to delete the Skid steer couplers for $50.00, and used the ones I had. The grapple was in great shape, and I could not believe how well made it was. I have used it hard ever since. I was picking up rocks, and logs that had my L4400 bouncing. After clearing out 2 acres for a food plot, there is not one bend that I can see. That being said, I just went to Gator attachments, to look at some of their attachments, and I was disappointed. The web site is garbage. I was thinking that maybe some of the problems guys have been having are directly related to the take over of Markham by Gator. We all know the drill. Company is bought out by the competition, shut them down, and sell whats left, no more competition. Or you can take the good name of your competition, and fire the good fabricators, bring in your son in law fresh out of Vo-tech to do the welding. Either way, I will hold off on buying from Gator until I hear some good things in this site from people who have used Gator/Markham attachments.

Is Gator another company? I bought an extreme Gator mini grapple, I was dealing directly with the family, not a bigger company. Quality was good, paint was good, it works well.

 

[kennyd]

I took the time to read this entire thread, and here is my two cents. Bought my Markham light duty grapple, last summer off e-bay for $850.00. I was able to delete the Skid steer couplers for $50.00, and used the ones I had. The grapple was in great shape, and I could not believe how well made it was. I have used it hard ever since. I was picking up rocks, and logs that had my L4400 bouncing. After clearing out 2 acres for a food plot, there is not one bend that I can see. That being said, I just went to Gator attachments, to look at some of their attachments, and I was disappointed. The web site is garbage. I was thinking that maybe some of the problems guys have been having are directly related to the take over of Markham by Gator. We all know the drill. Company is bought out by the competition, shut them down, and sell whats left, no more competition. Or you can take the good name of your competition, and fire the good fabricators, bring in your son in law fresh out of Vo-tech to do the welding. Either way, I will hold off on buying from Gator until I hear some good things in this site from people who have used Gator/Markham attachments.

Is Gator another company? I bought an extreme Gator mini grapple, I was dealing directly with the family, not a bigger company. Quality was good, paint was good, it works well.

I think the "Gator Attachments" is just a re-name or re-branding...not a big corporate company takeover situation.
Gator Attachments From the website:

We guarantee no one has a better product or cheaper shipping anywhere, buy American, buy Markham today. Don't settle for less when you deserve the best!

 

[Goodluck w/ That]

Davygp38 doesn't have his info correct!!! Gator Attachments is Markham Welding!!! I bought from Melissa Markham, the bussiness card has Gator Attachments as the Company but also has Markham Welding at the bottom. I don't why the name change, I didn't ask? Maybe the name Gator just sounds more aggessive then just a welding shop name or maybe it was done for tax reasons?? At any rate you are going to get the same product from the same people!! I used mine again yesterday for moving some bushes & think it is great! For $900+shipping, it's a steal compared to the others out there. I've very happy I found out about them instead of spending thousands of dollars. With the product I recieved, I would recommend them to anyone, friend or enemy.

 

[powerstroke444e]

Davygp38 doesn't have his info correct!!! Gator Attachments is Markham Welding!!! I bought from Melissa Markham, the bussiness card has Gator Attachments as the Company but also has Markham Welding at the bottom. I don't why the name change, I didn't ask? Maybe the name Gator just sounds more aggessive then just a welding shop name or maybe it was done for tax reasons?? At any rate you are going to get the same product from the same people!! I used mine again yesterday for moving some bushes & think it is great! For $900+shipping, it's a steal compared to the others out there. I've very happy I found out about them instead of spending thousands of dollars. With the product I recieved, I would recommend them to anyone, friend or enemy.

Any way you look at no matter who owns the company they are a steal for under $1,000. I thought I could do it cheaper and better if I built one my self and I have $650+ time and electic to run welder, does it feel good to build it my self yes was it worth it??? time will tell but I think it is better deal to buy on than build it your self.

 

[IslandTractor]

I have the model in the pic and I never wished I only had one grapple. In my opinion two arms have an advantage over one.

IslandTractor, I think that I can safely say the same thing about those of us that have two grapples. Have you seen or heard anyone with two grapples wishing that they only had one? I have not, and I am perfectly happy having two.

I think that weight is a big factor in deciding on what to get when you have a small tractor, (under 2k lift capacity). But do you think that with your DK40, the extra weight of a second grapple would really make any noticeable difference with how you work with the unit?

yeah with bigger loaders the lift difference is not that important but lots of guys have loaders withess than 2K lift and for them it is a factor. Also I've never seen a two jaw grapple that cost less than $1300 or so while the light duty singles can be had for under a thousand shipped.

If I were primarily cleaning up construction debris I'd seriously consider a double but the bang for the buck factor still argues for the light duty 48 single.

No disputing that any grapple is better than none at all. Everyone seems to love whichever type they own so I'll leave it at that.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

No disputing that any grapple is better than none at all. Everyone seems to love whichever type they own so I'll leave it at that.

Agreed :thumbsup: