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    Default Grapple Loader pushing the envelope...Ballast???

    He got it done, but it sure didn't look right.

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    Default Re: Grapple Loader pushing the envelope...Ballast???

    He needs a couple of big guys hanging off the back.
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    Now that is a grapple! Mine seems like a toy after seeing that.
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    Default Re: Grapple Loader pushing the envelope...Ballast???

    I enjoyed the video. Can you imagine what the outcome would have been, if a hydraulic hose burst?
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    Default Re: Grapple Loader pushing the envelope...Ballast???

    Quote Originally Posted by murphy1244 View Post
    He needs a couple of big guys hanging off the back.
    He needs to not use the little loader:

    Larger:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6wEKi-FTwo

    75 ton:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alGGdv3QUJ4

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