Bought an MTL Root grapple

[1930]

Im hoping to see it Fri, I know its on its way cause I talked with shipper.

Price was the major decider for me, Im gonna get my OEM 3rd function installed by dealer and cover the cost of the attachment for a little less than some of the other higher priced grapples.

If the thing looks like it was built/welded by a disgruntled Harbor Freight employee than Ill make note of that here with pictures and then send it back.

It weighs approx 200 + pounds more than my front bucket so for me I dont see that as a huge issue.

Its this one 219 MTL Attachments HD 6" Skid Steer Root Grapple-Universal fit - FREE SHIP | eBay

 

[1930]

Got it today, everything looks good, welds and finish work are decent, good penetration and flat, only thing that stuck out was the finish is almost non existent up underneath.

Supposedly powdercoated.

Its gonna get used.

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup: Looking forward to more pictures when you start using it.

 

[thekkfan]

Looks just like my black one.

Check that all the zerks are in snug. I had a few that weren't exactly tight and could back out by hand.

You won't be sending it back, you'll be smiling spending that extra cash on a different implement. :laughing:

 

[1930]

:thumbsup: Looking forward to more pictures when you start using it.

Looks just like my black one.

Check that all the zerks are in snug. I had a few that weren't exactly tight and could back out by hand.

You won't be sending it back, you'll be smiling spending that extra cash on a different implement. :laughing:

Im hoping to be using it this weekend, Ill take some pictures for sure, I guess I didnt look hard enough? I didnt notice any grease fittings but it was on my list of things to look for

 

[thekkfan]

Im hoping to be using it this weekend, Ill take some pictures for sure, I guess I didnt look hard enough? I didnt notice any grease fittings but it was on my list of things to look for

Two on each lid, 4 total. I can see them in the pic.

 

[1930]

Two on each lid, 4 total. I can see them in the pic.

Ok I feel dumb, Ill go look at my picture, thanks

 

[1930]

Two on each lid, 4 total. I can see them in the pic.

Doh

There painted, thats my excuse

 

[1930]

I got the chance to really use this hard yesterday. I'd like to add that this grapple is approximately 200 pounds heavier than the bucket that came with the machine.

In my opinion the weight difference can really be felt while using the machine.

I'm sure that over time the pins in the loader arms will feel it too ( as in more wear).......

I saved thousand bucks, would I do it again?

I'd think a little more about it, let me put it that way. I want to take care of my large tractor investment.

With that said holy **** Batman does this thing work. I'm able to do more work in 4 hrs than I could have done in 12 hrs bustin a nut on my small tractor.

 

[pedzola]

I got the 48" MTL root grapple for my Kubota L2501. I gave it a good workout moving some large rocks over the weekend, and clearing some brush today. Works perfect for me, no issues. This one is about 350lbs, which is a good size for my loader. Half price vs "name brands," love it!