B7800 w/bucket grapple+carry-all at work-firewood

KB4330 said:

Very nice indeed. What brand of bucket grapple is that or did you make it yourself?

KB

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Northland said:

KB-here's my thread on the grapple install along with pictures

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/s...47#post1148747

I have a WR Long electric valve kit that I bought from Carver Equip for US $600. I bought my grapple from Andy Tatro in Ohio for US$435.

I had considered getting Payne bolt in forks along with the logging extensions and stabilzers. All that would have cost me $500 or so. In talking with my neighbours (all who are loggers or sell firewood) they all urged me to go with the grapple. For my needs, moving rocks and logs, the grapple was the way to go. Prior to the grapple I found, even with the toothbar, that I kept pushing everything I was trying to pick-up. Now I just drive up, tilt the bucket downwards a touch until I figure I have the teeth under what I am picking up, close the grapple and then curl the bucket. 90% of the time I can't see what I am picking up but it doesn't matter.

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