Grapple question for Kubota L3400?

tomfifield · Jul 4, 2016

My bucket is pinned on to the arms of the FEL, it does not have a quick bucket change system. The whole FEL unit comes off fast but not the bucket it self. It is a 60" bucket, the tractor is 35 HP or close. I would need some kind of hydraulic control and a way to mount the grapple. I have looked at some that mount on the bucket and some that mount on a universal skid loader system. What about ones that would fit my FEL bucket pins? I just started looking at grapples so I am still rather ignorant about them. I want to move a lot of brush and be able to pick up logs to move them. Right now I have hundreds of trees down that I need to deal with.

teg · Jul 5, 2016

See this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/229887-pin-grapple.html

Grapples and the hydraulics to run them are not cheap but they allow your tractor to do so much more work. Definitely worth it if you have the need and it sounds like you do.

TripleR · Jul 5, 2016

My brother uses a grapple bucket and it is OK, but not really good for lots of brush and logs, for that, we use regular root grapples. If you have a rear remotes, you can run lines from it or go with a diverter kit. I like the third function I have, but $$$$$$$$$$$.

You can source the fittings etc. for a diverter kit or buy one made up here half way down the page. Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Hydraulics>>

You might also want to check with Brian at Fit Rite Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com

tomfifield · Jul 5, 2016

I.e. died to get the Landpride 60 inch one it is the whole grapple, I will pay for it as I am having a dealer install it but it will make my life better, and my back. It should not be too hard to pull the pins and change from the grapple to the bucket when I need to.

Xfaxman · Jul 6, 2016

tomfifield said:
Decided to get the Landpride 60 inch one it is the whole grapple, I will pay for it as I am having a dealer install it but it will make my life better, and my back. It should not be too hard to pull the pins and change from the grapple to the bucket when I need to.

If you can store it on a dolly, it will be much easier to pin on.

Here is my 4' pin on box blade on a dolly: