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    MY 955 GRAPPLE CONVERSION COMPLETE

    The springs actually keep the pins up. There are no springs to hold them down. I am thinking of cutting a notch to slide the "handle" in to hold it in place, similat to the top piece that holds it up.
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    MY 955 GRAPPLE CONVERSION COMPLETE

    I went to the NAPA store and they did not have the fittings I needed. That was a stroke of luck. It appears my hoses are about the correct length for opening and lifting. I got the 54 inch MTL Grapple. It weighs around 350 lbs. I moved a small pile of limbs and stuff and it worked great. I...
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    MY 955 GRAPPLE CONVERSION COMPLETE

    I had them made long because I did not want them to be too short. I plan to work on that problem today. I will probably go to NAPA and have some short ones made. As far as capacity goes I will find out when the tractor says no. I think it will do what I need though.
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    I could not figure how to do that. I have finished my conversion except keepimg an eye out on the hose routing.
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    MY 955 GRAPPLE CONVERSION COMPLETE

    I finally got my pin on to skid steer conversion finished on my JD 955. I got the mechanism from a guy in New York. I am happy with the way it all worked out. I still need to keep an eye out for hose positioning.
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    Pro Works GP3148 48" Grapple

    I got my Summit Diverter today and looking for a good place to mount it. I am pretty sure I will need to make a bracket. I ordered a weld on plate for my bucket too. I ordered an MTL Grapple yesterday and it shipped today. It should be here Wednesday. Waiting to hear shipping info on my pin to...
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    Pro Works GP3148 48" Grapple

    That grapple might be as ig as my tractor. Looks good
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    Pro Works GP3148 48" Grapple

    That is the same post I read. I really haven't found much else, but still looking. Several of the grapples I have seen call for them to be delivered to a commercial address. I don't like that.
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    Pro Works GP3148 48" Grapple

    I found this searching the internet. I saw a bigger one on another forum and the guy was very unhappy with it. He bend it his first time out. Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with this company. Excellent price if they are any good.
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    I will try to figure out how to do that as I get my parts.
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    Ok all my beer money is gone. Are you guys happy now? Actually I don't drink alcohol anymore. I just ordered the Summit DV50 Kit. That is what they recommended for my 955/70A loader for right at $380. I will still need hoses, but that should not be that much, hopefully. Now the search for a...
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    It is the $550 kit from tractorinnovations.com. The kit from Summit may be a better deal, It has the electric valve and grip and appears to have the hoses as well for $550. I am quickly talking myself into spending lots of money. I do know the Brush Crusher BC4300 is out of the question. I just...
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    Anybody ever use the hydraulic system from Tractor Innovations? It comes with everything needed, including hoses, for rear function or grapple for $550 to the house. The only drawback is it has a mechanical valve. Watching the videos makes me think I would want a longer handle rather the just...
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    Our new young pastor is from Gallipolis, Ohio. Southeast corner
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    ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

    Totally unfair!
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