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Grapple
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ovrszd
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Awesome build. You have no idea how much you are gonna use this attachment.
It makes a very lazy man outta ya though. So be prepared for that. I'll work a minute or two trying to pick up a small branch with the Grapple rather than get off and pick it up by hand!!!
If a person is gonna take the time to build a Grapple, you definitely want to build with two "jaws". As James said, it increases productivity dramatically. Even with Brush, it will pick up a bigger load. And most importantly, it will not drop brush all the way to the pile.
I've built a LOT of attachments and add-ons. None have a payback like a Grapple.
Again, great build!!!! You do quality work and should get many, many years use from this gear.
It makes a very lazy man outta ya though. So be prepared for that. I'll work a minute or two trying to pick up a small branch with the Grapple rather than get off and pick it up by hand!!!
If a person is gonna take the time to build a Grapple, you definitely want to build with two "jaws". As James said, it increases productivity dramatically. Even with Brush, it will pick up a bigger load. And most importantly, it will not drop brush all the way to the pile.
I've built a LOT of attachments and add-ons. None have a payback like a Grapple.
Again, great build!!!! You do quality work and should get many, many years use from this gear.
srs
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Chisum, great job and excellent workmanship.
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Chisum
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Awesome build. You have no idea how much you are gonna use this attachment.
It makes a very lazy man outta ya though. So be prepared for that. I'll work a minute or two trying to pick up a small branch with the Grapple rather than get off and pick it up by hand!!!
If a person is gonna take the time to build a Grapple, you definitely want to build with two "jaws". As James said, it increases productivity dramatically. Even with Brush, it will pick up a bigger load. And most importantly, it will not drop brush all the way to the pile.
I've built a LOT of attachments and add-ons. None have a payback like a Grapple.
Again, great build!!!! You do quality work and should get many, many years use from this gear.
HA! On the Lazy!! Noticed that first off. Thanks for the Compliment
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Chisum
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Thanks, I have a Water Jet Machine. Makes things considerably easier on projects like this.
farmall 55a case
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Nice looks like a ea wicked root grapple how much money and time do you have invested in it? Thinking of building one for my skid steer!
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Chisum
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Right at $1000.00 in materials. Metal, Hydraulics, hoses, fittings etc. Guessing around 30 hrs, does not include any design time. Nothing my tractor can do to tear it up. I Tried!! Its by far the best attachment Ive got. Thanks!
streamin
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How much would you charge to build me one??
VietNamVet
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Good job!