BX series grapple

[Just2quickz28]

I have looking at the American Solutions Grapple for the BX series for a long while but repeated attempts to get in touch with the company have gone un-answered. So I have been thinking from time to time of building one myself, but being busy I haven't really made any progress other than collecting pictures of others home built units.

Well today with searching for more pictures and ideas I came across this:
KUBOTA front loader Crapple John Deer Grapple Bucket - eBay (item 350209272431 end time Jul-02-09 04:35:42 PDT)

Links to some videos:
Bucket Grapple :: Bucket Grapple In Action video by extremem - Photobucket

Bucket Grapple :: Bucket Grapple In Action video by extremem - Photobucket


Looks like a pretty good solution. I will have to do some research on the electric driven hydraulic cylinder but figured I would ask some questions. Has anyone here purchased one? If so hows the construction, weight and that cylinder?

Comments or Thoughts

Thanks

 

[Zick]

I know that same product from Extreme Metals Products has been discussed on here before and I believe someone has actually bought one and posted about it.
The consensus is that most don't think an electric actuator will have anywhere near the clamping force of a hydraulic cylinder.

It is a neat design as far as not having to plumb extra hydraulic lines which I am all for.

 

[Zick]

Here is one thread on it;
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/141022-grapple-bucket-bay-opinions.html

 

[Zick]

Here's the thread that I was looking for;
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/144339-what-cha-think-grapple.html

 

[Tom_H]

I also have been unsuccessful in contacting American Solutions. I started a thread a week or so ago re. which would be better on a BX FEL: an AmeriSolutions grapple or a debris fork. There was only one reply from a member who put a different hydraulic grapple on his B2620 FEL. The name of the thing is "The Thumb", but it's actually a grapple. Here are links to two threads where he has description and pics of 1.) this hydraulic grapple, and 2.) the hydraulic valves, etc., on a B series:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...king-bucket-reinforcement-advice-grapple.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/134721-adding-rear-remotes-2620-a.html

 

[Tom_H]

I think I have discovered what happened to American Solutions. Gearmore now has a grapple that looks entirely identical. I am guessing that Gearmore bought the rights to it and now produces it. Here is a likn (note: PDF format):

http://www.gearmore.com/products/Cat_Pg45.pdf

 

[Just2quickz28]

Thanks for the info. Its like the American Solutions kit, but weights about 60lbs more ouch. ATI sells something along those lines as well

ATI Corporation - Tach-All(tm) Quick Attach
(bottom of the page)

BroTek says they are working on something light weight and easy to remove. Might be worth waiting.

 

[Tom_H]

BroTek says they are working on something light weight and easy to remove. Might be worth waiting.

Cool, will be nice to see what Richard is up to. Thanks for the heads up. I was about to go for a Payne's brush fork, but now maybe I will wait and see what Richard comes up with. Did he give you any time line or rough price?

Post Script, woa, that ATI looks almost the same too.

 

[AmericanSolutions]

Hello, this is Bill, a new member of American Solutions. We are alive and well and revitalizing the grapple and loader level and any other implement you are looking for. We'll engineer a solutions for your tractor! Please call me if you or anyone else has questions about the American Solutions Grapple.

Bill Sobczak
989-482-5160
American Solutions
Freeland, MI

I have looking at the American Solutions Grapple for the BX series for a long while but repeated attempts to get in touch with the company have gone un-answered. So I have been thinking from time to time of building one myself, but being busy I haven't really made any progress other than collecting pictures of others home built units.

Well today with searching for more pictures and ideas I came across this:
KUBOTA front loader Crapple John Deer Grapple Bucket - eBay (item 350209272431 end time Jul-02-09 04:35:42 PDT)

Links to some videos:
Bucket Grapple :: Bucket Grapple In Action video by extremem - Photobucket

Bucket Grapple :: Bucket Grapple In Action video by extremem - Photobucket


Looks like a pretty good solution. I will have to do some research on the electric driven hydraulic cylinder but figured I would ask some questions. Has anyone here purchased one? If so hows the construction, weight and that cylinder?

Comments or Thoughts

Thanks