Grapple on 3pt....

[SteelMastiff]

I finally got around to getting my Grapple mounted on my three point, it'll be nice to have it as an option while land clearing for our home build. Hopefully some of you will enjoy the content, I'm not a pro youtuber, but I do enjoy making videos of implements and tractors at work... Give it a look when you find time, follow along if you'd like, plan is to hopefully catalog the equipment that is making it possible, and soon, the home build itself, that should be fun, I'm not a builder... Enjoy!!!!!

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[AndyMA]

Very interesting Looks good

 

[diesel85]

Now that is a grapple! That can pick up some serious loads.

I'd like a smaller version of that for a SCUT/CUT. I'd prefer that over a grapple on the FEL.

 

[SteelMastiff]

Very interesting Looks good

Thank you!

 

[SteelMastiff]

Now that is a grapple! That can pick up some serious loads.

I'd like a smaller version of that for a SCUT/CUT. I'd prefer that over a grapple on the FEL.

I haven't put it to work yet, but I can see some advantages to the grapple being on the 3pt, visibility being one, should you be doing something technical, not that a Grapple and being gentle are part of the conversation...

 

[ArtMech]

Good idea.
I think the rear grapple can do a harder job than when mounted on a FEL. It affects the tractor less negatively, because its rear axle is stronger than the front one. Of course, you can't lift the load high, that's the cons. It might be good for moving bigger boulders out of the meadow, moving bigger logs... I was considering installing one on my heavy duty 3 pt bucket, and still consider...

 

[setxjeff]

I use my post puller on my 3 point to pull up small trees. We have two tractors but only one has FEL. I bought 3point to quick attach adapter and use the grapple on the smaller tractor as a nimble brush mover.

 

[diesel85]

I use my post puller on my 3 point to pull up small trees. We have two tractors but only one has FEL. I bought 3point to quick attach adapter and use the grapple on the smaller tractor as a nimble brush mover.

I also use my 3pt trailer mover to do that too.

I put the hook hitch on and use some chains. Push the lever and out comes the tree, even on a BX2200. I then cut the roots with a set of shears and drag the loose tree out to the pile.

I've used it yank small Christmas trees before cutting the midsection. This way no stump.

 

[SteelMastiff]

Well it's good to know I'm not the only that thought this could be useful...

 

[ruffdog]

Interesting! With it open it sure protects the back end of the tractor. Just be careful of the branches poking through. Nice!

 

[Vigo327]

A tractor that size might not lack for loader force but on smaller tractors i think it’s common for the 3pt lift to be stronger than the loader breakout force (especially out near the end of something as long as an intimidator) and so might be the way to go for a tree puller attachment, at least if you’re ‘just’ pulling up. But i figure that danuser is a lot like a regular stump bucket where just grabbing and pulling is one thing, but you can also sort of multiply your force by prying certain ways. So like on a stump bucket if it has a rounded bottom or even if its flat but youre working at the edge of a hole, if you lodge the tip under something and curl back AND push down with the loader and the midpoint of the bucket is touching something solid, youre using the bucket bottom as a fulcrum and getting a lot more than just your breakout force. On the intimidator if for example you grab a trunk maybe 2ft up with the attachment at like a 45 degree downward angle with the tips touching the ground, and then curl down, lift loader, and drive forward slowly all at same time. Something like that would not be as easily possible on the 3 pt.

But just for ripping out trees, laying them on the ground, and then grabbing up a whole small pile and taking them back out with you i think this tree puller / grapple combo is gonna be great.

 

[oosik]

Given a choice - grapple on the 3-point or grapple on the FEL. I have put the grapple on the FEL. Simple reason - better vision, better maneuverability, less pain. I've had a snow blower on the 3-point for 25 years. One of the main reason to upgrade to the M6040 - with this larger tractor there was no need for a snow blower. And my M6040 was large enough to handle a very HD rock/root grapple on the FEL and a HD rear blade on the 3-point.

I got VERY TIRED and SORE - always looking over my shoulder and going in reverse to blow snow.