Grapple Quick Attach and Grapple for Industrial Tractor\Loader??

[Midniteoyl]

Couple of brackets and it'll fit.. I was thinking of a reenforcing bar across the tine tips like the others I see, but then I am in sandy soil (all right, sand).. Whatcha think?

 

[Xfaxman]

Couple of brackets and it'll fit.. I was thinking of a reenforcing bar across the tine tips like the others I see, but then I am in sandy soil (all right, sand).. Whatcha think?

Don't think you need it. Try it first, you can always add it later if needed.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Thanks.. :thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

Message #26 06-06-2013
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Here is the other one. 1/4 inch SSQA plate, 3/8 x 2 inch bar across the top. Was using it on the V417, trying to pop a dead tree out of the ground, when it broke.

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I knew it needed bracing added, just never got a roundtuit, now I need a fixittuit! :laughing:


I always wanted to be a procrastinator, I just never got a round to it.

Just an update, this is the way it should have been made to start with.

Removed the bent 3/8 x 2 inch bar across the top, replaced it with a 1/2 x 2 inch bar, and added 3/8 braces, to keep it from bending again.

 

[TomSeller]

Just an update, this is the way it should have been made to start with.

Very nice work. Looks good.

 

[wjb-49]

Removed the bent 3/8 x 2 inch bar across the top, replaced it with a 1/2 x 2 inch bar, and added 3/8 braces, to keep it from bending again.
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Now I know why I wish I had paid more attention in shop class in high school . . . Nice work.:thumbsup:

 

[Midniteoyl]

Some nice size 11's showing there

 

[Xfaxman]

Very nice work. Looks good.

Thanks, next time I overload the forks, I will find the next weak link. Just hope it isn't something on the V417!

Now I know why I wish I had paid more attention in shop class in high school . . . Nice work.:thumbsup:

Thanks, I got to take shop all 4 years, Graduated in 1958. :thumbsup:

Some nice size 11's showing there

Yep, was laying in the pickup, walked on it to hook up the chain.

 

[wjb-49]

Well, how can I say this? Simply put, I love my grapple! Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to TBN, but I finally completed installing my grapple and have been busy using it. Here are a few pics of the grapple in use:

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I have moved limbs and logs much heavier than the brush, but failed to take any pictures. Also, I have not tried removing roots and stumps yet because I'm still waiting for additional weight on the rear. The grapple is very useful on a construction site, as in the picture of moving a steel beam.

Thanks to all of you for your help with this project!:drink:

 

[TomSeller]

Well, how can I say this? Simply put, I love my grapple! Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to TBN, but I finally completed installing my grapple and have been busy using it. Here are a few pics of the grapple in use:
I have moved limbs and logs much heavier than the brush, but failed to take any pictures. Also, I have not tried removing roots and stumps yet because I'm still waiting for additional weight on the rear. The grapple is very useful on a construction site, as in the picture of moving a steel beam.
Thanks to all of you for your help with this project!:drink:

Very nice work.