Everything Attachments Wicked Grapple Build

[bubbacuse77]

The 50" will be the only single lid offering. I think the single lid is a disadvantage for the most part on anything larger because off balanced loads wouldn't get grabbed tightly.
The rake style C shaped grapple is on the drawing board now and should be our next offering. It will be very similar to the Bradco grapple rake, but with several improvements.

The DIY kits was idea that is on hold. It will take a lot of time, before and after the sale, for the kits to be possible and we're not ready to tackle it in the near future.

What is the diffrence between a regular grapple and rake style? Will the cylinders be behind the unit like the Bradco?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The rake style is made more for pushing and raking than the L shaped like our Wicked Grapple. With that rake style, you loose the cradling ability that the L shaped gives you.
The L style has been way more popular and that's why we waited to design the rake style last.
The cylinders will probably be in the same location. I'll post pics/start a new thread when it's finished.

 

[TomSeller]

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If you do a side-by-side comparison with one of our attachments and a comparable priced big name attachment, I guarantee that ours will beat it BY FAR..
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Not in comparing opening dimension. EA is pretty much bottom of the barrel with it's meager 30". Is there anyone less capable than EA in that regard?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Before our Wicked Grapple, the Construction Attachments Compact Grapple was our top seller for years. The opening width has never been an issue or concern with either and that's why Ted didn't make ours open any wider.
The Wicked Grapple has been a very hot seller and not a single complaint about the opening width from an owner.
If you watched the video showing the testing of our new Single Lid Wicked Grapple, you'd see that opening width doesn't hurt it in the least.
Different people have different wants.....that's why every product on the market isn't the same.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I can't see why anyone would need a compact grapple to open any wider than this:

 

[94BULLITT]

I can't see why anyone would need a compact grapple to open any wider than this:
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=325977"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=325978"/>

I said this in another thread, the larger the opening is , means that more than likely the lower tines will be longer which will reduce your breakout force.

The 30" opening has worked fine for me. I think it is a good size for a COMPACT tractor. If it was bigger people would be trying to lift stuff their tractor was not capable of.

 

[bubbacuse77]

I just think that EA has really put some serious thought into this grapple, driven by years of experience and comparison. There is a reason they are selling well in the compact market, if you don't like them, don't buy them, this is the free enterprise system.

 

[TomSeller]

Before our Wicked Grapple, the Construction Attachments Compact Grapple was our top seller for years. The opening width has never been an issue or concern with either and that's why Ted didn't make ours open any wider.
The Wicked Grapple has been a very hot seller and not a single complaint about the opening width from an owner.
If you watched the video showing the testing of our new Single Lid Wicked Grapple, you'd see that opening width doesn't hurt it in the least.
Different people have different wants.....that's why every product on the market isn't the same.

EA is not among the serious grapple manufacturers in my opinion. I would not buy one.

 

[TomSeller]

I can't see why anyone would need a compact grapple to open any wider than this:
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=325977"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=325978"/>

Then why do other manufacturers make them open wider than EA? Even your largest models only open to 30". I seem to have touched a sore spot with EA? Very defensive.

 

[Renze]

EA is not among the serious grapple manufacturers in my opinion. I would not buy one.

i just didnt want to say that... the looks, plus the patriottism are important for a certain group of buyers: As said its a free market, so if EA has found a way to get a premium price for their products from private individuals, they are just good businessmen. I work in the commercial HD end of their trade, but as i am not an American i decided to back out from the discussion: As a Dutchman i am not here to debate patriotism among American buyers

You allways get what you pay for... Its up to you to decide which values you want to pay for...