EA grapple not an option now what?

[tambs]

Bought a Stout Buckets grapple for my 48HP Branson. Really like the grapple, and it’s held up well with a fair amount of use. Got the Stout Skid Steer Brush Grapple 66-9 With Skid Steer Quick Attach. USA made. 66” wide and 520 lb.

 

[jyoutz]

My forks are from Virnig. They are localish around here (outstate MN). Very solid.

I have their forks also. Excellent quality.

 

[shooterdon]

Another MTL grapple owner and I do firewood processing. No complaints.

there are likely better units out there, but the MTL does what I need to do.

 

[Mej13579]

I also was looking at paramount fab but haven’t found anyone who seems to have one. Loader Tractor Mini Root Grapple

 

[Jstpssng]

Another MTL grapple owner and I do firewood processing. No complaints.

there are likely better units out there, but the MTL does what I need to do.

I've heard that the owner was a peckahead to deal with but never had to worry about it. I bought online, had it delivered to a friend's business who has a forklift, and have been using it ever since.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I've heard that the owner was a peckahead to deal with but never had to worry about it. I bought online, had it delivered to a friend's business who has a forklift, and have been using it ever since.

I read some of the reviews that indicated that, but seeing as how I prefer to talk to a real person verses internet ordering I called and they were no problem to do business with, answered all my questions and have been helpful when I have called back needing other things, I actually ordered o forestry mower and grapple from them for my skidsteer and have been well pleased with both.

 

[workinonit]

You can still order and pay for a grapple from EA. Their website was up and running unless it's been shutdown in the last few days.

 

[mikester]

Consider getting a set of forks and a thumb attachment

 

[oosik]

Hells bells. I'll bet if you do some research you could find 40 companies that make grapples. At least half of those should fit your needs. As you can see here - there are a whole world of different grapples in just 28 posts. They seem to be meeting the needs of their owners.

A point - you get what you pay for - sometimes. A cheap implement is likely to fold - like a deck of cards.

 

[Jstpssng]

A cheap implement is likely to fold - like a deck of cards

Maybe so but my MTL has served me well.
Unlike my Titan forks...

 

[oosik]

Jstpssng - Right on. But your MTL grapple is a fine implement - not likely to fold. Unless you get crazy.

 

[Jstpssng]

Jstpssng - Right on. But your MTL grapple is a fine implement - not likely to fold. Unless you get crazy.

I fear that my tractor would fold first...

 

[JDW 1]

Hi all, I have a set of frontier pallet forks that I modified to also fit on the three point hitch. Installed the frontier pallet grapple, it works great and can use the forks for other tasks. I carry the really heavy loads on the back.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Jstpssng - Right on. But your MTL grapple is a fine implement - not likely to fold. Unless you get crazy.

I agree , I keep hearing about these cheap or junk MTL implements and I have found mine to be well built and durable.

 

[Jstpssng]

I agree , I keep hearing about these cheap or junk MTL implements and I have found mine to be well built and durable.

Until recently EA had an almost cultlike following here. Suggesting any other brand would subject you to some abuse.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Until recently EA had an almost cultlike following here. Suggesting any other brand would subject you to some abuse.

Oh believe me I have seen it on here, I bet a few of them are sulled up about it.

 

[Rich_Z]

I bought a Top Dog Attachments 60" grapple. Shipped out the same day I ordered it. Made in the USA. Got it last week and used it a few days. Seems to work really well with my tractor, and I have no complaints yet.

Granite Grapple - Top Dog

topdogattachments.com

At first I wanted teeth on top and bottom tines, but I think only having them on the top tines is a better way to go, IMHO.

 

[Drstrangeglove]

Bought an anbo root grapple around 2015. It's tough, heavy and made of some hard steel. Ar400 I think.

 

[oosik]

BUCK UP - boys. The loss of EA is not the end of the world. It's a shame - but life goes on.

ANBO makes a great grapple. They are 70 miles north of me. It's one brand that I gave serious consideration.

 

[D&D]

BUCK UP - boys. The loss of EA is not the end of the world. It's a shame - but life goes on.

ANBO makes a great grapple. They are 70 miles north of me. It's one brand that I gave serious consideration.

A mere 52 hours driving time for me. What’s for dinner Friday evening?