N2DFire
Platinum Member
Not to take away from the WR Long kit (or Travis at EA because that IS a great price esp if you're getting a grapple anyway) - but depending on your preferences, free time, and abilities you might be able to build your own cheaper.
I was not a fan of the control stick or the solenoid mounting location of the WR Long kit so I did my own thing.
I also added a few little things that are not in the WR Long kit and came out at about the same price point, but what I learned in the process was invaluable.
I have attached my write up - it was never meant to be step by step directions but I wanted a little more detail that a couple pictures and a "Hey look what I did". If nothing else it will give you a rough idea on whether you want to tackle this or not.
As for grapples - I also highly recommend the Wicked Grapples. That Wicked 55 wasn't around when I got mine so I have the 50" Compact Wicked Root grapple (long bottom style).
Love it - stays on the tractor until I specifically need the bucket or pallet forks.
Now if I had it to do over and were able to pick between the two - it would be a hard choice, but either way you can't go wrong with a Wicked grapple.
I was not a fan of the control stick or the solenoid mounting location of the WR Long kit so I did my own thing.
I also added a few little things that are not in the WR Long kit and came out at about the same price point, but what I learned in the process was invaluable.
I have attached my write up - it was never meant to be step by step directions but I wanted a little more detail that a couple pictures and a "Hey look what I did". If nothing else it will give you a rough idea on whether you want to tackle this or not.
As for grapples - I also highly recommend the Wicked Grapples. That Wicked 55 wasn't around when I got mine so I have the 50" Compact Wicked Root grapple (long bottom style).
Love it - stays on the tractor until I specifically need the bucket or pallet forks.
Now if I had it to do over and were able to pick between the two - it would be a hard choice, but either way you can't go wrong with a Wicked grapple.