Grapple Does anyone have this grapple?

   / Does anyone have this grapple? #2  
Good looking grapple.
 
   / Does anyone have this grapple? #3  
48" MINI ECONO GRAPPLE DC SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENT | eBay

The design looks good, so does the price. Anyone have this? If so, how is it working out? Thanks.

I've got the same one from the same outfit, albeit in 54" width. The workmanship is a little rough, but nothing that could not be cleaned up with a little grinding, a few whacks with a big hammer and some spray paint. I thought about adding collars and zerks for the pivot points but it's overkill and low on the priority list. All in all a stout grapple, that has held up well yet is not too heavy and in my opinion a great value.

Steve
 
   / Does anyone have this grapple?
  • Thread Starter
#4  
I notice the ad says, "2x8 TIE ROD cylinders". Are tie rod cylinders good, bad, or of little significance? Thanks.
 
   / Does anyone have this grapple? #5  
I notice the ad says, "2x8 TIE ROD cylinders". Are tie rod cylinders good, bad, or of little significance? Thanks.

Tie rod cylinders are generally cheaper, and subject to more damage because of the external hardware used to keep them together. They often have a lower PSI rating as well. They are easier to rebuilt however if they need it. I vote little significance in the big picture...
 
   / Does anyone have this grapple? #7  
I only have about 8-10 hrs. on a 48" gator grapple but can't find a thing I'd change. Very satisfied. Fantastic tool!
Dan.
 
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2018 FREIGHTLINER BUCKET TRUCK (A51406)
2018 FREIGHTLINER...
2019 Allmand Bros Maxi-Lite 2V 15W S/A Towable Light Tower (A52377)
2019 Allmand Bros...
2017 Nissan Maxima Sedan (A50324)
2017 Nissan Maxima...
2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 CARGO VAN (A54313)
2019 FREIGHTLINER...
TEREX RT665 MOBILE CABLE CRANE (A51406)
TEREX RT665 MOBILE...
Mitsubishi FG35 Forklift - 8,000lb Lift Capacity, LP Gas (A53473)
Mitsubishi FG35...
 
Top