rbtjr
Gold Member
I want a root grapple for our L3800 38 hp Kubota tractor. We have a 4N1 bucket on the FEL, so we already have the quick-connect hydraulics for the grapple. Our first application for the grapple will be to clean up limbs and other debris left by the logger in a couple of miles of road lanes cut in a first thinning of a pine plantation. I have read several TractorByNet threads about grapples. They are very helpful. Now that I am ready to buy, I have some specific questions I would appreciate some feedback about, especially from owners who have actual experience with the brands I have focused on.
What about size? Our rear tractor tires are 60 outside to outside. That makes me think of a 60 or 54 grapple. The Wildkat Econo grapples are attractive cost-wise but apparently come in 66 or 72 width. I have seen several positive comments about the Wildkat 48 grapple even for pretty large tractors.
What about number and thickness of tines? The North American light duty grapple looks good, comes in 48 or 60? but has five tines. It also has 3/8 wide tines, while the other brands have ス tines.
What about jaw-opening width and depth? The W. R. Long light duty has 48? Wildkat 36? North American 38-40 and CID 32? Except for this, the CID light duty grapple looks pretty good (without knowing the thickness of the tines).
What about the length of the tines protruding past the supporting bar that runs perpendicular to the tines? And what about the depth of the grapple葉he distance from the front end of the tines to the back of the grapple? This distance looks short on the Long grapples.
Any and all feedback would be welcome. Thanks in advance for your comments. Below are the web sites of the vendors I mentioned.
RBG
http://www.wildkatattachments.com/grapple.html
Light Duty Root Grapple | North American Implements
Heavy Duty Root Grapple aka Grapple Rake | North American Implements
Light Duty Root Grapple
Root Grapple
What about size? Our rear tractor tires are 60 outside to outside. That makes me think of a 60 or 54 grapple. The Wildkat Econo grapples are attractive cost-wise but apparently come in 66 or 72 width. I have seen several positive comments about the Wildkat 48 grapple even for pretty large tractors.
What about number and thickness of tines? The North American light duty grapple looks good, comes in 48 or 60? but has five tines. It also has 3/8 wide tines, while the other brands have ス tines.
What about jaw-opening width and depth? The W. R. Long light duty has 48? Wildkat 36? North American 38-40 and CID 32? Except for this, the CID light duty grapple looks pretty good (without knowing the thickness of the tines).
What about the length of the tines protruding past the supporting bar that runs perpendicular to the tines? And what about the depth of the grapple葉he distance from the front end of the tines to the back of the grapple? This distance looks short on the Long grapples.
Any and all feedback would be welcome. Thanks in advance for your comments. Below are the web sites of the vendors I mentioned.
RBG
http://www.wildkatattachments.com/grapple.html
Light Duty Root Grapple | North American Implements
Heavy Duty Root Grapple aka Grapple Rake | North American Implements
Light Duty Root Grapple
Root Grapple