dknarnd
Gold Member
I don't think the big issue is 48 vs 60. Although I've always advocated the 48, I'm sure both work very well. You just need to be careful about the extra weight.
The bigger point I keep trying to make is that people should not buy grapples the same size as their standard bucket, especially if that bucket is 72 inches or more.
I agree with that, my bucket is 72" and I have often wished it was only 60" when digging with it. But for general pickup or moving a truck load of stone or such then I am happy with the 72". I can't even imagine how irriatated I would be with myself if I would have gotten a 72" grapple. For picking individual rocks up or digging rootballs out the 48" grapple would be better then the 60", but looking at an overall average use the 60" has been excellent.