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[Bagley374]

Pics will have to wait as tractor is at different location but joystick button control now makes sense! I’m looking at a root grapple to cleanup and after a logging operation, mostly brush and limbs no big or heavy logs or butts! Want to clear brush and such off skidded trails making them walkable and general clean up of logged area!

 

[npalen]

"Pics will have to wait as tractor is at different location"

Hope the tractor is not in Nigeria or Timbuktu!

 

[Bagley374]

"Pics will have to wait as tractor is at different location"

Hope the tractor is not in Nigeria or Timbuktu!

No it’s in a garage at my hunting property, and thanks !

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

Pics will have to wait as tractor is at different location but joystick button control now makes sense! I’m looking at a root grapple to cleanup and after a logging operation, mostly brush and limbs no big or heavy logs or butts! Want to clear brush and such off skidded trails making them walkable and general clean up of logged area!

Ok, do you have specific grapple chosen? In that tractors size range, a wicked 60 is about right. That is what i have on my MX. Its expensive and has a long lead time, but a darned nice grapple. Maybe something a little smaller even.

 

[Bagley374]

Ok, do you have specific grapple chosen? In that tractors size range, a wicked 60 is about right. That is what i have on my MX. Its expensive and has a long lead time, but a darned nice grapple. Maybe something a little smaller even.

Ok, do you have specific grapple chosen? In that tractors size range, a wicked 60 is about right. That is what i have on my MX. Its expensive and has a long lead time, but a darned nice grapple. Maybe something a little smaller even.

60” or smaller? I was thinking 72” to match bucket width and stay out beyond front wheel width! You saying 72 is too big?

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

You don't really need width. You want it strong enough to do the job, but not so heavy you lose lift capacity. But, in the end, its a personal decision.

Tell me, why do you think you need wider? How much does your current choice weigh? 700, 800 lbs? Thats half your available lift capacity.

 

[Bagley374]

You don't really need width. You want it strong enough to do the job, but not so heavy you lose lift capacity. But, in the end, its a personal decision.

Tell me, why do you think you need wider? How much does your current choice weigh? 700, 800 lbs? Thats half your available lift capacity.

Your probably right! Bigger isn’t always better! Smaller may actually be easier to use to maneuver around property without sacrificing performance. I found some 72” grapples locally but might want to reconsider and shop around for a smaller unit! Thanks again!

 

[ericm979]

My tractor has a 70" bucket. I went with a 60" grapple and I have never wanted a wider one. I could have gone with a 54".

Be aware of the grapple's weight. Some are made from mild steel and are really heavy, maybe intended for skid steers that have more lift capacity. With only 1900 lbs capacity a grapple that's 800 lbs vs 400 will be using up a lot of your capacity.

 

[Bagley374]

My tractor has a 70" bucket. I went with a 60" grapple and I have never wanted a wider one. I could have gone with a 54".

Be aware of the grapple's weight. Some are made from mild steel and are really heavy, maybe intended for skid steers that have more lift capacity. With only 1900 lbs capacity a grapple that's 800 lbs vs 400 will be using up a lot of your capacity.

I’ll will reconsider and shop around thanks to all for info!

 

[oosik]

I have 65hp and a 60" grapple. Width's main benefit is if you are dealing with a whole lot of brush to clean up. Otherwise - as others have said - width only uses up available lift capacity. See attached pic.

You would be wise to modify your grill guard also. See attached pic.