Grapple MY New Grapple

[HomeBrew2]

Neat idea with the foot switch! Seems like many commercial BH thumbs are foot operated (hyd of course) so, kindof a natural application.

 

[cyberknight]

thank you. Now my left foot can do something besides just hang out.
Glenn

 

[Highbeam]

That sounds like a diverter setup with the pushbutton momentary switch simply energizing the solenoid to divert flow from the curl circuit to the grapple circuit. The button pushing by itself won't do any grappling. You need to push the button and then move the joystick.

Looks real nice. We would love to see that grapple with a mouth full of brush.

 

[PineRidge]

Ok, I give up. I see a one way switch & a 2 way grapple. What's the trick to opening & closing?

So he would hold his foot on the switch while working the curl function of the joystick, this in turn will work the grapple as long as his foot is on that switch.

 

[cyberknight]

Highbeam has it right. My mistake on forgetting to say I had to also use the joy stick while pushing the button. Will get more Pics this weekend with it loaded.
Glenn

 

[RollTideRam]

Very nice setup you have. I wonder if only make them for Orange? I would like one on my Deere 2520. JC

 

[cyberknight]

Hi Rolltide ram,
When I was talking to Jeff , the owner, he told me that is why he went with adjustable mounting brackets to fit different size buckets. So it would fit other machines besides Kubota. Mine is the first one with the new idea and it works out very well.
I would call him to check it out. His number is 866-880-4500. Web site http://www.amerisolutions.net/grapple.htm .Very nice guy to deal with.
Glenn

 

[cyberknight]

Hi Everyone,
Here are some pictures of my grapple in use as promised. It sure saves alot of time moving that stuff. Works great with no problems.
Glenn

 

[texasjohn]

Great pics!!! Looks like that grapple is earning its keep!

 

[ovrszd]

Very nice setup you have. I wonder if only make them for Orange? I would like one on my Deere 2520. JC

The grapple hardware doesn't care what brand it's bolted to. The adjustable bracket will even compensate for differences.