I purchased a grapple from Andy Tatro for use with my Ventrac Loader Pallet Fork attachment. He also reinforced the top of the standard backstop on the forks which support the 80 pound grapple. The grapple cylinder is connected directly to the standard Ventrac auxiliary front hydraulic couplers. I will be using this setup only to pickup and move brush and limbs to burn piles.
I specifically did not want the grapple tines to be able to contact the forks to prevent self-inflicted damage by pinching. In addition I have installed a check valve across the grapple cylinder to limit the grasping force it can produce. This grapple primarily serves as a "lid" to prevent the brush and limbs from falling off the forks during transport.
The grapple weight and price were right and it works great. Photos are shown in this and succeeding posts.
JackIL
I specifically did not want the grapple tines to be able to contact the forks to prevent self-inflicted damage by pinching. In addition I have installed a check valve across the grapple cylinder to limit the grasping force it can produce. This grapple primarily serves as a "lid" to prevent the brush and limbs from falling off the forks during transport.
The grapple weight and price were right and it works great. Photos are shown in this and succeeding posts.
JackIL
