The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!

[EverythingAttachments]

I think it'll be the best way to go. 270 pound weight is unheard of on a grapple of this quality, whether 48" or 54" so we don't think it's a big deal. Ted always likes customer input and TBN is a good place to get that!!
Travis

 

[Burtonbr]

The single lid grapple would be my choice if I can ever afford one. I don't think 54" would be an issue over the 48" and I can think of a few situations it would be preferable. The low weight is nice for our smaller B series. looking forward to seeing it.

 

[Don87]

I also posted this on another thread, but i'm putting it here for more exposure and opinions.
Ted is working on the design of the single lid grapple. He is running into an issue with the JD hitch on a 48" because of where it needs to attach on the grapple. His question to you guys is: Would you be fine with a lighter, single lid 54" or is that additional 6 inches going to be a problem? His thinking is that the lighter weight is the key and the single lid will also bring the cost down. This would be 270 pounds and still keep a high grade of steel for durability. In reality, a 48" is not going to be any cheaper to build and will cause a bit of a headache in engineering.
Your opinions are appreciated.
Travis

This would depend on whether the grapple is designed for a CUT or SCUT tractor. For a SCUT it will be too large and too heavy, but for a CUT it may be ok.

 

[4734]

Here are some photos from the past couple of weeks with the 72" Wicked.

 

[Kioti Tom]

Just got the information. My Wicked Grapple is at the terminal for me to pick it up. Will be leaving to
get it as soon as I can get the trailer hooked up. Will have to do some photos for the thread to prove
it happened. :camera:

Tom

 

[Kioti Tom]

Well, I promised some pics of my new grapple. I am using the tractor for something else today so I can't show any action pics. So, I decided some delivery photos would work for starters. Thus, I did one in the trucking terminal, 2 being loaded on my trailer and one at home. This weekend I have use for it. but not today...

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Thanks for sharing Tom. That Kioti's in for a treat!

 

[debushau]

Is the root rake style grapple still in the works?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The 48" single tine Wicked Grapple will be available soon, but i'm not sure when they'll get to the rake style grapple. We have been extremely busy and haven't had the time to work on it. April 2013 was our busiest month ever!
Travis

 

[paulwestski]

Excellent build Ted
I finally have some time to post some pictures of my grapple that I had for a couple months.

Only thing I would ask you to change is to use threaded grease fittings and not the press in type.
When I first greased it right off of the crate one of the fittings was loose. I tried to re-seat with a hammer and hollow punch but it wont stay.

Hope everyone likes my grader blade. Works great on nice loose dry material.