Adding a grapple to a 3x20 series

GreatWhitehunter · Jan 5, 2007

Is there anyone here with a 3x20 series deere with a grapple? I was thinking of looking at the millonzi brand. Are there companys making them to fit the JD quick pins on the 300 series loaders? Or would I have to get a QA skidsteer adapter plate from ATI? Any comments/thoughts/observations would be great. Pics would also be a plus.

Thanks
Matt T.

minimax · Jan 5, 2007

What type of grapple are you thinking?? brush,scrap,rock, open or tine bottom.

minimax

GreatWhitehunter · Jan 6, 2007

I was thinking a root grapple ( similar to Islandtractor) I've seen a few post of tractors with grapples on TBN but I haven't seen many Deere and no 3x20 series. Surely someone has a grapple on their 3x20? What size is a good power to wieght ratio? How wide should I want it to open?

Matt T.

minimax · Jan 6, 2007

Look at anbo grapples,they make the mount to go on a deere loaders.Hydraulic Skid Steer Attachments, Hydraulic Tractor Mounted Attachments - Anbo Manufacturing, Inc.

minimax

Michael_Porter · Jan 7, 2007

You might want to take a look at these from W. R. Long:

RBG

And here's the photo gallery page with lots of pictures of the grapple in use:

Photo Gallery

jcmseven · Jan 7, 2007

Another good brand is Loflin. They and WR Long both make really nice grapples, etc. for your application. I think you would like either one--and they are competitive in price. I thought JD/Frontier was also now marketing a grapple to compete with the aftermarket folks, but I am not sure.

John M

dirtworksequip · Jan 7, 2007

Heres a pic of an awesome set up another TBN member has. Maybe he will step forward and claim it and give you the details.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/...ES POND ROAD BUILDING AND OTHER/JD3520007.jpg

GreatWhitehunter · Jan 8, 2007

Thanks Dirtworks that is an awesome pic. I can't believe there's no one here with a 3X20 machince willing to step forward. I really like the millonzi. I've been looking at the long's also. I'm really interested in hearing from grapple owners with cuts in the 30-40 hp range.

Thanks
Matt T.

ArkLaTexSam · Jan 8, 2007

GreatWhitehunter said:
I've seen a few post of tractors with grapples on TBN but I haven't seen many Deere and no 3x20 series.

That's because the deere machine is so dang good it doesn't need a grapple. Ha! Ha!

ArkLaTexSam