JJ, I'm using mine for trenching so the grapple would be more in the way than anything else. But if you're pulling rocks or stumps, yep, I can see it being very useful.
I've personally never needed a grapple but I don't move near the quantity or size of material many on TBN do.
I've personally never needed a grapple but I don't move near the quantity or size of material many on TBN do.