Grapple Which type of grapple is best suited for...

[Xfaxman]

I have watched video after video of both in action and I prefer the single lid. I'm already convinced. Don't want the dual lid.

How about this style? It was mentioned earlier in the thread by Dingo Man,post #122, but you didn't comment on it.


Single lid and narrow.

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[Furu]

There are a lot of good quality grapples out there. Yes the price goes up with quality but that is because they are worth it. DO NOT undersized your grapple for whatever purpose you plan. I do not have familiarity with your specific tractor but many of the grapples bought and used by the folks that are commenting frequently are for small lightweight low strength tractors. Their tractors are not big enough to hurt these lightweight grapples. If you have a larger tractor get the stouter built grapples.

 

[IslandTractor]

There are a lot of good quality grapples out there. Yes the price goes up with quality but that is because they are worth it. DO NOT undersized your grapple for whatever purpose you plan. I do not have familiarity with your specific tractor but many of the grapples bought and used by the folks that are commenting frequently are for small lightweight low strength tractors. Their tractors are not big enough to hurt these lightweight grapples. If you have a larger tractor get the stouter built grapples.

Where do you get your expertise on sizing grapples? What is your experience?

IMO, the "heavy duty" grapples are designed for skid steers which are a different animal altogether from a CUT. They are not only a huge waste of money when mounted on CUTs, but give less lift capacity and are not as maneuverable.

 

[94BULLITT]

There are a lot of good quality grapples out there. Yes the price goes up with quality but that is because they are worth it. DO NOT undersized your grapple for whatever purpose you plan. I do not have familiarity with your specific tractor but many of the grapples bought and used by the folks that are commenting frequently are for small lightweight low strength tractors. Their tractors are not big enough to hurt these lightweight grapples. If you have a larger tractor get the stouter built grapples.

I agree. Economy and a 40hp+ compact do not go well together.

 

[IslandTractor]

I agree. Economy and a 40hp+ compact do not go well together.

And your experience with same?

 

[94BULLITT]

And your experience with same?

Didn't you break something on yours?

There was a thread a few weeks ago with a guy that had broke a light duty grapple.

I know my tractor will never hurt my grapple, I can push in low low range, 4WD, diff locked, curl and raise the loader at the same time on a stump and nothing gives.

 

[murphy1244]

Didn't you break something on yours?

There was a thread a few weeks ago with a guy that had broke a light duty grapple.

I know my tractor will never hurt my grapple, I can push in low low range, 4WD, diff locked, curl and raise the loader at the same time on a stump and nothing gives.

How many years have you owned a Grapple?

 

[94BULLITT]

How many years have you owned a Grapple?

.5:cool2:

 

[murphy1244]

That is not what you said before.:laughing:

 

[94BULLITT]

That is not what you said before.:laughing:

What?