Grapple Tomahawk 72" HD Grapple Review

[Friend Of Coal]

I recently purchased a Tomahawk 72" HD grapple to run on my Kubota MX5200. I've had the tractor for a year and knew before I purchased it that I wanted a grapple. However, I never could bring myself to let go of $2,000+. Recently I stumbled across Tomahawk attachments as I was researching pallet forks. Their prices are really good comparatively speaking. I've learned you typically get what you pay for and I'm leery of lower than expected prices. But the more I looked at the grapple and compared the weight and construction (1/2") to its peers I decided to give it a whirl.

A semi-local dealer quoted me $1750. I nearly pulled the trigger but just out of curiosity called the manufacturer to see how much it would be direct with shipping. Much to my surprise the guy offered it to me at the multi-unit price (5+) of only $1083 plus shipping. Delivered price to my house was $1263! Too good to be true, right? I was a little nervous but upon delivery found the unit to be well made.

I ran it for about 7 hours this weekend making a walking trail through the woods. I pushed, pulled and dug some good size stumps out of the ground and it performed flawlessly. It did everything I'd hoped for and more. Several times I raised one of the rear tires off the ground (fluid filled and box blade attached for ballast). Nothing on the grapple showed any signs of bending or damage. Sweet!

I looked long and hard at ETA Wicked grapples and almost ordered one. They look very well made and have super good reviews on here but it's hard for me to imagine any brand performing any better than the Tomahawk does. I'm very well satisfied with this purchase and will look to them again in the future. The guy I spoke to on the phone was down to earth and easy to deal with. A good transaction.

Here is a link to the unit I purchased (72" dual lid). They have single lid and smaller, lighter units as well.

Tomahawk Attachments :: Tomahawk 72" HD Two-Cylinder Brush Grapple

I think I've attached some pics but they look upside down in the preview. Sorry, kinda new to posting here although I've read nearly everything on here.

 

[LD1]

Curious to see how it holds up with more use.

A grapple is in my future for my mx5100. And a local dealer here sells the 72" tomahawk for $1450

 

[TripleR]

My brother has had a Tomahawk bucket grapple he's used for years and it has held up very well, I too considered the higher price units, but went with a more economical brand and have no regrets. I can't say the high price ones are not better built etc., just the cheaper ones work well for us.

 

[aeblank]

I have the 66" and I'm a fan.
It with the diverter/hoses was 1/2 what a wicked (and most others) grapple costs.

Perhaps the wicked is way better, but if that were my only choice I wouldn't have a grapple yet.

 

[PurdueSD]

I recently purchased a Tomahawk 72" HD grapple to run on my Kubota MX5200. I've had the tractor for a year and knew before I purchased it that I wanted a grapple. However, I never could bring myself to let go of $2,000+. Recently I stumbled across Tomahawk attachments as I was researching pallet forks. Their prices are really good comparatively speaking. I've learned you typically get what you pay for and I'm leery of lower than expected prices. But the more I looked at the grapple and compared the weight and construction (1/2") to its peers I decided to give it a whirl.

A semi-local dealer quoted me $1750. I nearly pulled the trigger but just out of curiosity called the manufacturer to see how much it would be direct with shipping. Much to my surprise the guy offered it to me at the multi-unit price (5+) of only $1083 plus shipping. Delivered price to my house was $1263! Too good to be true, right? I was a little nervous but upon delivery found the unit to be well made.

I ran it for about 7 hours this weekend making a walking trail through the woods. I pushed, pulled and dug some good size stumps out of the ground and it performed flawlessly. It did everything I'd hoped for and more. Several times I raised one of the rear tires off the ground (fluid filled and box blade attached for ballast). Nothing on the grapple showed any signs of bending or damage. Sweet!

I looked long and hard at ETA Wicked grapples and almost ordered one. They look very well made and have super good reviews on here but it's hard for me to imagine any brand performing any better than the Tomahawk does. I'm very well satisfied with this purchase and will look to them again in the future. The guy I spoke to on the phone was down to earth and easy to deal with. A good transaction.

Here is a link to the unit I purchased (72" dual lid). They have single lid and smaller, lighter units as well.



I think I've attached some pics but they look upside down in the preview. Sorry, kinda new to posting here although I've read nearly everything on here.

Has your tomahawk grapple been holding up well? I purchased a mx5800 today and am looking for a grapple. Was curious if you like the 72" double cylinder. Im kinda torn between it and the single cylinder 66. I had been considering a wicked when i ran across these cheap alternatives.

Thanks!

 

[PurdueSD]

I have the 66" and I'm a fan.
It with the diverter/hoses was 1/2 what a wicked (and most others) grapple costs.

Perhaps the wicked is way better, but if that were my only choice I wouldn't have a grapple yet.

Are you happy with your 66 single? Ever wish it was a double or wider?
Thanks!

 

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Are you happy with your 66 single? Ever wish it was a double or wider?
Thanks!

No wishes for wider or double. Admittedly I don't use it a ton, but I'm in the smaller/lighter camp...

Here (if it works right) is a gallery of it. The first pic of concrete is a heck of a load.

Tractor - Grapple Tractor - Grapple - Album on Imgur

 

[Friend Of Coal]

Has your tomahawk grapple been holding up well? I purchased a mx5800 today and am looking for a grapple. Was curious if you like the 72" double cylinder. Im kinda torn between it and the single cylinder 66. I had been considering a wicked when i ran across these cheap alternatives.

Thanks!

I’ve run the snot out of mine. Probably 100+ hrs on it. Done everything imaginable with it. Most of the work has been clearing trails and moving fallen trees. Im completely satisfied with it. Works as well today as the day I received it.

I don’t know how much more benefit you’d get from a “heavy duty” grapple. I suppose it’s possible to bend this thing but I’ve stood the rear end of my tractor up more times that I can count without damage. That’s with fluid filled tires and 700 lb ballast.

In hindsight I would buy a single lid. A two lid would be better if you were primarily moving brush piles. Once you figure out how to use it a lot of work is done without closing it.

You need to beef up your brush guard and really pay attention to running stray limbs up into the hood area. I’ve made a couple small holes in the plastic grille but done no major damage. I have expanded metal on my brush guard but these have come from the side.

 

[PurdueSD]

No wishes for wider or double. Admittedly I don't use it a ton, but I'm in the smaller/lighter camp...

Here (if it works right) is a gallery of it. The first pic of concrete is a heck of a load.

I致e run the snot out of mine. Probably 100+ hrs on it. Done everything imaginable with it. Most of the work has been clearing trails and moving fallen trees. Im completely satisfied with it. Works as well today as the day I received it.

I don稚 know how much more benefit you壇 get from a 塗eavy duty grapple. I suppose it痴 possible to bend this thing but I致e stood the rear end of my tractor up more times that I can count without damage. That痴 with fluid filled tires and 700 lb ballast.

In hindsight I would buy a single lid. A two lid would be better if you were primarily moving brush piles. Once you figure out how to use it a lot of work is done without closing it.

You need to beef up your brush guard and really pay attention to running stray limbs up into the hood area. I致e made a couple small holes in the plastic grille but done no major damage. I have expanded metal on my brush guard but these have come from the side.

Awesome, thanks guys! Gonna order one!

 

[Friend Of Coal]

Awesome, thanks guys! Gonna order one!

Enjoy both of your purchases!