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

   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,011  
I agree, third function QDs should be polarized so, your grapple always operates the same from your controls. Both of my grapples always operate same. Press on top side of rocker switch to open and press bottom side of rocker switch to close.

The QD’s, on my tree puller are similar. Press Top side of switch to open tree puller and bottom side to close.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,012  
Kill two birds with one stone. Get one of these handy coupling clamps available at Tractor Supply.

Switch the male from the tractor to the female on the Wicked. Mark the hoses so the same ones always connect. Attach the clamp to the FEL.

It makes coupling and uncoupling so easy. You feel like you have three hands and never need worry about thermal expansion. You can effortlessly burp both sides of the cylinder if need be.

Use rubber plugs when the Wicked is not attached. We cut the strings off ours and when not in use plug them together and keep them in the tool box on the side of the tractor. Keeps the plugs clean that way.

Here is ours held onto the tractor with zip ties and the hoses are identified with zip ties.

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What is this tool that Tractor Supply sells? The link just take me to the home page, or am I missing something ?

I was thinking of changing rotatingthe positon of my Couplings 90 degrees to match yours and I would think it would be better for the hoses to the grapple. Easier to route and less slop.

Thanks

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   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,013  
I agree, third function QDs should be polarized so, your grapple always operates the same from your controls. Both of my grapples always operate same. Press on top side of rocker switch to open and press bottom side of rocker switch to close.

The QD痴, on my tree puller are similar. Press Top side of switch to open tree puller and bottom side to close.


That's how mine came...I thought that was standard? Or rather, adding a male and female on those.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,014  
If you remove your grapple, for instance, and it痴 cool but, you store it in the sun, internal pressure goes up. No matter how you do it, the pressure has to be relieved before you can make a hookup.

I致e had good results storing my grapple, post/ tree puller, etc. under roof. When removing my grapple I close the grapple lid(s), shut off engine, turn ignition to run, cycle the 3rd function switch a couple of times to relieve any residual pressure, then disconnect hoses.

rlgustafson Maybe I should just not worry about is as temps are more extreme where you live. For me the yearly average Temperatures: Low is 46 high is 70

Being I have to buy couplings I would rather spend a few bucks more and install the better set up than spend less on coupling that I end up having to upgrade and a later date. I will see how much more the connect under pressure coupling is.
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,015  
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I am not arguing with you, I am simply trying to explain why you may be wrong...
[snip]

Ha! I'm going to use this. :laughing:
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,016  
Ha! I'm going to use this. :laughing:

Glad YOU liked it... YOU may also find this one poignant...

'IF I AGREED WITH YOU, WE'D BOTH BE WRONG'

I have many more "paraprosdokians"...

OK... I will share a couple more of my favorites...

"Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak"

"I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you"

"A clear conscience is the sign of a bad memory"

"Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your pole-barn makes you a tractor"

"I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to find one"

Good luck with these... MANY more to come...

Don't forget, "It is better to be a Live Dog than a dead lion"
 
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   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #3,017  
:D Thanks for the chuckles!
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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#3,019  
This is pretty Wicked Awesome! We do not have dealer prices, but he says a tractor with a Wicked Grapple is an EASY sell. :D
Travis

 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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#3,020  
Glad YOU liked it... YOU may also find this one poignant...

'IF I AGREED WITH YOU, WE'D BOTH BE WRONG'

I have many more "paraprosdokians"...

OK... I will share a couple more of my favorites...

"Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak"

"I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you"

"A clear conscience is the sign of a bad memory"

"Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your pole-barn makes you a tractor"

"I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to find one"

Good luck with these... MANY more to come...

Don't forget, "It is better to be a Live Dog than a dead lion"

I like em!

This was the closing to an email I just read. :laughing:
Travis

"Please consider this a quote of wisdom for the present time until I can come up with something better."
 
 
 
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