Anyone have a Michugan Iron and Equipment Grapple (MIE)

Urakunu · May 4, 2020

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the old grind · May 4, 2020

Urakunu said:
Thank you so much for that write up. For some reason I can not view the pics. Won't open them up for me. I'll have to try and figure that out but again thank you so much for the feedback. I'm between them and everything attachments and having a tough time with the decision. Thanks again truly appreciate it!

Sorry that I can't post directly from my phone. Better from the desktop and with another shot here of the QA side.

I suspect others with fabricating experience will agree this is a well thought out design and a well constructed tool. Vs EA's also-fine offerings I like that this doesn't have too many holes to get twigs/brush stuck in.

If your FEL(s) is (are) I'd say weight for width might be a good tie-breaking consideration perhaps above other details.

jon

Urakunu · May 4, 2020

the old grind said:
Sorry that I can't post directly from my phone. Better from the desktop and with another shot here of the QA side.

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I suspect others with fabricating experience will agree this is a well thought out design and a well constructed tool. Vs EA's also-fine offerings I like that this doesn't have too many holes to get twigs/brush stuck in.

If your FEL(s) is (are) I'd say weight for width might be a good tie-breaking consideration perhaps above other details. jon

Cant thank you enough for taking the time to get those pics to me. It does look well built, it looks similar to EA in some aspects with the support between the teeth which many I look at don't have. I am leaning towards the root rake (clamshell) style as I plan on ripping roots and getting smaller rocks dug up with it.

I was leaning towards 60 inches wide. I'll have to touch base to see what they can make. Thanks again I truly appreciate it!

the old grind · May 4, 2020

I hope others will help you match HP for width. etc. A suggestion is to avoid 'economy'/hobby light for hp tractors (Typically ~60" wide.) Kioti, Branson, and Bobcat in 30hp or so should give you the traction to get your hp to the ground if you buy new, and I suggest there will be factory/owner support for these for a long time.

Buying 'used' gets one more HP for dollar & few of us will wear out a tractor. A here mention of tractors you're considering isn't too much if, say you also posted for shopping assistance on TBN. The guys will have something to offer when the two can be put together. Good luck with both purchases. :drink:

btw, I vote that a grapple is the tool that the most of us regret not buying sooner. (for me also landscape rake and flail mower)

Anyway, a good FEL & pinned-on bucket alone may not be the big tractor 'must have' anymore.

Urakunu · May 4, 2020

the old grind said:
I hope others will help you match HP for width. etc. A suggestion is to avoid 'economy'/hobby light for hp tractors (Typically ~60" wide.) Kioti, Branson, and Bobcat in 30hp or so should give you the traction to get your hp to the ground if you buy new, and I suggest there will be factory/owner support for these for a long time.

Buying 'used' gets one more HP for dollar & few of us will wear out a tractor. A here mention of tractors you're considering isn't too much if, say you also posted for shopping assistance on TBN. The guys will have something to offer when the two can be put together. Good luck with both purchases. :drink:

btw, I vote that a grapple is the tool that the most of us regret not buying sooner. (for me also landscape rake and flail mower)

Anyway, a good FEL & pinned-on bucket alone may not be the big tractor 'must have' anymore.

Thanks for that. I'm looking at a kioti NX5010 with a cab. I'm looking at backhoe with hydraulic thumb, third function, 2nd rear remotes, tires filled, dirt cleat on backhoe, box blade, pallet forks. $43500 otd. Includes first service free. I'm closing to pulling the trigger on it.

Thanks again immensely for the info. Was liening towards 60" grapple. I live in PA so no matter what I order it needs shipped as far as grapple. I'm gonna get the wicked toothbar though I believe.