Grapple Opinions Again

[UpNorth9]

Just found another option for tree grapplling activites. This is another product by MTL, they have a nice line up of attachements for reasonable prices.

MTL Extreme Stump Grapple Bucket w/ 1" edge (universal fit) — MTL Attachments

 

[John_Mc]

I bet you are happy to know the grapple is being delivered tomorrow, like a kid on Christmas morning!!

Reply from previous post;
If money was no thing, I would certainly buy one of those (Frostbite or a Sundown GR40 grapple.). By the time either is shipped they cost $2000... I do have a way of justifying stuff like this so who knows, lol!

Thank you for the information, now I know its an option!!

I got one from my local dealer for $1500. Too bad there is not a dealer near you. It works great for logs, and fairly well for clearing up the slash left over from limbing. Other styles of grapples will run rings around it for other types of jobs, however.

 

[fjcruiser]

I have no idea how many minutes/feet my tractor has carried a load with one back tire off the ground.

Me too! I've upsized tractors 3 times in the past 25 years. Still happens with the bigger ones. The bigger they are, the more they lift.

 

[AllDodge]

Hose a bit long, but after changing angles, I don't think it will be an issue. Tied the hose to the middle of the torque tube for first use. If it all works out, will use a bungee or something

Doesn't seem to be a problem grabbing just one log. with practice it would probably be even easier. Moved a brush pile and a old dead tree, all went well. Not good with little stuff, but you can shake the dirt out easy enough

 

[thekkfan]

Hose a bit long, but after changing angles, I don't think it will be an issue. Tied the hose to the middle of the torque tube for first use. If it all works out, will use a bungee or something

I use two of these to run down the tube. Can snap a pic when I get home. Nite Ize Gear Tie Loopable Twist Tie, 24 in., Neon Yellow, Pack of 2 at Tractor Supply Co.

 

[AllDodge]

That's an idea, have seen them but never used one

 

[thekkfan]

That's an idea, have seen them but never used one

Tried long velcro straps, but they kept getting pulled open.

 

[Bigpuddie]

Try one of these...love mine

HOSE SAVER SPRING KIT 1/2" - Parts & Accessories - Skid Steer Attachments - Browse By Category | Ford Distributing

 

[AllDodge]

I'm sure its nice, but $52 to hold a hose is a bit more then I want to pay

 

[Bigpuddie]

I'm sure its nice, but $52 to hold a hose is a bit more then I want to pay

Cheaper than a damaged hose and downtime. I ran my hoses through some old fire hose.