shibaura_4043
Silver Member
Hello everyone,
I know this has been debated a lot on the forum but I'm really close to purchasing a root grapple and need help deciding which manufacturer and style to go with. A little background on the reason for buying the grapple... Ive been working on clearing mesquite, locust and cedar trees off my property.I'll be clearing a total of about 60 acres. My tractor is doing a pretty effective job pushing the trees over with the bucket but piling up the brush isnt very efficient and I think the grapple will really speed things up. I was originally just going to purchase the "L" style root grapple, here's two links to a couple I am considering
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Bobcat Skid Steer Attachment 72" Root Grapple Bucket Will SHIP for $199 | eBay
but after talking to the manufacturer I was led to believe it might be too light duty for my needs. so I continued my search and came up with these two to consider as well.
Bobcat Skid Steer Attachment 74" Root Rake Grapple Bucket Shipping Cost $199 | eBay
www.TheRakeShop.com / Root Rakes Grapples Attachments & Skid Steers
The rake shop grapple will be custom built to fit my euro quick attach and will come 1" thick tines instead of the 3/4 " tines listed it will be made of T-1 steel it will weigh around 650-700lbs. I should be able to get it built and shipped for 2500.00. Im leaning towards this one just because it seems to me to be the strongest of the three and the most effective rooting up trees and picking up large piles of brush. However if I could get by with the grapple in the first link I would be inclined to do so for a 1000.00 + savings. I would love some feed back from grapple owners who like/dislike the model they have purchased. Any advice will be very helpful and appreciated.
EDIT: I am also considering purchasing a case 850 track loader listed locally for 8000 but not entirely sure its worth the money, since my tractor is capable of doing the job. This is kinda a deciding factor for me of if I need a heavier duty grapple for tree removal or just a light duty for piling trees. I do realize this can be significant wear on my tractor is it worth it?? How many acres have you guys cleared with your tractors?
I know this has been debated a lot on the forum but I'm really close to purchasing a root grapple and need help deciding which manufacturer and style to go with. A little background on the reason for buying the grapple... Ive been working on clearing mesquite, locust and cedar trees off my property.I'll be clearing a total of about 60 acres. My tractor is doing a pretty effective job pushing the trees over with the bucket but piling up the brush isnt very efficient and I think the grapple will really speed things up. I was originally just going to purchase the "L" style root grapple, here's two links to a couple I am considering
72
Bobcat Skid Steer Attachment 72" Root Grapple Bucket Will SHIP for $199 | eBay
but after talking to the manufacturer I was led to believe it might be too light duty for my needs. so I continued my search and came up with these two to consider as well.
Bobcat Skid Steer Attachment 74" Root Rake Grapple Bucket Shipping Cost $199 | eBay
www.TheRakeShop.com / Root Rakes Grapples Attachments & Skid Steers
The rake shop grapple will be custom built to fit my euro quick attach and will come 1" thick tines instead of the 3/4 " tines listed it will be made of T-1 steel it will weigh around 650-700lbs. I should be able to get it built and shipped for 2500.00. Im leaning towards this one just because it seems to me to be the strongest of the three and the most effective rooting up trees and picking up large piles of brush. However if I could get by with the grapple in the first link I would be inclined to do so for a 1000.00 + savings. I would love some feed back from grapple owners who like/dislike the model they have purchased. Any advice will be very helpful and appreciated.
EDIT: I am also considering purchasing a case 850 track loader listed locally for 8000 but not entirely sure its worth the money, since my tractor is capable of doing the job. This is kinda a deciding factor for me of if I need a heavier duty grapple for tree removal or just a light duty for piling trees. I do realize this can be significant wear on my tractor is it worth it?? How many acres have you guys cleared with your tractors?
