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

   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #151  
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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Did I miss something or was there a 10-15% increase in price on these grapples?

The 50" Single Lid Grapple went up $100 this week. The dual lid Wicked Grapples were initially $100 less than they currently are, but it's been a while since the increase.

The introductory prices are usually a little low. Once they get into full production and cost is re-evaluated, we have to adjust.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #153  
How about a TBN discount?
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #154  
How about a TBN discount?

Or perhaps a group-buy type thing. We get 10 members, each with cash in hand, all purchase together at the same time for a hefty discount. This would help EA make some savings on their end with quantity material purchases.

Shoot, EA could start various group-buy threads for various implements for people to sign onto and once a base number was met, the order gets made. It would allow those that aren't in a rush for a product now, but would like the best price on it, a means of gaining some additional savings. Those that want something now could always go make their purchase individually. If there is a TBN member discount, a discount on group buys should be larger in my opinion.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #155  
I bought my 72" in July and never looked back on the price. These things are light and tough as nails. Only thing I would change is some screen or plate to keep limbs from reaching through and scratching up the front of the tractor.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #157  
I built one and I can tell you there is a ton of labor involved.The price they have on them now is a deal.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/271507-everything-attachments-wicked-grapple-build.html

I'm sure they have jigs and things to help the process along. Manufacturing/assembly is a lot different at home than someplace with dedicated work stations setup for the various aspects of manufacturing. Experience goes a long way too. I bet if they sent you ten of them to put together, the last wouldn't take as long as the first to complete. Same with them; More of them they produce, they better they get at it, the faster they become at it, the less their cost should be. That was why I proposed a group-buy scenario rather than +1 the member discount idea. It also allows EA to make more quantity purchases on their materials.

Thanks for the link too, I followed that thread as it happened as a lurker before becoming a member. I got a chuckle out of the last few pages then, and even more in reviewing it now. Experiences there with certain user(s) mirror certain experiences I've had with same certain user(s) since.

And since the subject is brought up: I'm fairly certain what was overlooked for the opening width is the fact PF's doesn't close tip to tip whereas the EA grapple does. Does this seem accurate? I prefer the tip to tip closing in the geometry EA worked out.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #158  
I'm sure they have jigs and things to help the process along. Manufacturing/assembly is a lot different at home than someplace with dedicated work stations setup for the various aspects of manufacturing. Experience goes a long way too. I bet if they sent you ten of them to put together, the last wouldn't take as long as the first to complete. Same with them; More of them they produce, they better they get at it, the faster they become at it, the less their cost should be. That was why I proposed a group-buy scenario rather than +1 the member discount idea. It also allows EA to make more quantity purchases on their materials.

Thanks for the link too, I followed that thread as it happened as a lurker before becoming a member. I got a chuckle out of the last few pages then, and even more in reviewing it now. Experiences there with certain user(s) mirror certain experiences I've had with same certain user(s) since.

And since the subject is brought up: I'm fairly certain what was overlooked for the opening width is the fact PF's doesn't close tip to tip whereas the EA grapple does. Does this seem accurate? I prefer the tip to tip closing in the geometry EA worked out.

I am sure they can do it faster with experience and jigs but it is still a lot of work. Yes the teeth on the lid touch the tines.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #159  
How are folks deciding ahead of time what length of hoses to order with their ETA grapples?
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #160  
The come with hoses long enough to reach the center of the cross bar where most third function lines terminate. I had them extend mine by 1.5 ft since mine were on the side. Just call and they can fix you up.
 
 
 
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