Vermonster
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Does anyone have any experience with ATI's grapple attachment? Info on this thing is at <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.pfvirtualfarmshow.com/new_products/1101a.asp>http://www.pfvirtualfarmshow.com/new_products/1101a.asp</A>
Grapple ATI Grapple
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ronjhall
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Michael
I looked into one for my 2910. Decided to make my own.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.carverequipment.com/>Carver Equipment</A> carries the ATI grapple. The main concern for smaller compact tractors is the weight of the grapple may limit the amount that can be lifted with your FEL.
I looked into one for my 2910. Decided to make my own.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.carverequipment.com/>Carver Equipment</A> carries the ATI grapple. The main concern for smaller compact tractors is the weight of the grapple may limit the amount that can be lifted with your FEL.
ronjhall
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Rob
I'm using a Lion 2" bore X 8" stoke cylinder. Pin center length is 18 1/4". I have a separate valve mounted under my loader valve. I have a set of hydraulic hoses that go to the front of Loader frame. There are a set of quick disconnects at this point. It allows me to remove Grapple by pulling 2 pins for cylinder, 2 pins for grapple arms and the quick disconnects. Frame stays on Loader bucket. The whole assembly weighs 170 lbs.
I'm using a Lion 2" bore X 8" stoke cylinder. Pin center length is 18 1/4". I have a separate valve mounted under my loader valve. I have a set of hydraulic hoses that go to the front of Loader frame. There are a set of quick disconnects at this point. It allows me to remove Grapple by pulling 2 pins for cylinder, 2 pins for grapple arms and the quick disconnects. Frame stays on Loader bucket. The whole assembly weighs 170 lbs.
ronjhall
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Rob
Something similar to what I made should work great. I have a 30' Telephone Pole that I used to try mine out with. Ounce I learned the technique needed to pickup a 12" diameter pole. It sure beat using chains.
Something similar to what I made should work great. I have a 30' Telephone Pole that I used to try mine out with. Ounce I learned the technique needed to pickup a 12" diameter pole. It sure beat using chains.
MChalkley
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Ron - That's a very nice job! You'll find plenty of uses for it, I'm sure!
jpm
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i've just bought 1 and still am working on plumbing it correctly .it will make moving logs and brush much easier
Junkman
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Did you buy it direct or through a dealer? How expensive are they? How good are the instructions? Pictures???? We love pictures... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
jpm
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junkman i got it from carver my local dealer didn't know they made small grapples .As for pictures opps!! deleted instead of downloaded from camera I will post new ones after next week.Price was about $750 with shipping and new control valve
