Brush Grapple Preferred Width?

[Xfaxman]

Actually, once you get a couple lengths of brush or limbs on the forks, they then will hold all the small stuff you want to pile on, I do that all the time...

It also isn't true that I can't pick several rocks at a time, just adjust the forks in or out to where you need them and scoop the rocks up up...

SR

I don't have pictures of it in the grapple, but I am talking about small pieces of brush, like this.

Here are 4 rocks that I picked up in one trip. I wouldn't want to try it on the forks.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I don't have pictures of it in the grapple, but I am talking about small pieces of brush, like this.

So am I, you just have to put the folks closer and it will jam up and stay on them, but I'm sure you won't get as much per time of that small stuff that you would get with something else... Small price to pay for all the things that the pallet forks/grapple will do and do better than a dedicated grapple.

The rocks, that's less of a problem and I can get a pretty good load of those...

SR

 

[Xfaxman]

I have a Kioti DK45SE gear tractor with KL401 loader and Rimgard in the rear tires ( approx. 6,000# gross). Standard bucket width is 72". I'm getting ready to order a dual lid grapple primarily for brush and log work. For those of you using grapples, what width grapple and why would recommend for my set-up?
Thanks,
Rick

I would recommend the 54inch wide, single lid, with the larger 37 inch opening: Single Lid Root Grapple

My single lid is only 44 inches wide, but will grapple very long stuff.

 

[ovrszd]

So am I, you just have to put the folks closer and it will jam up and stay on them, but I'm sure you won't get as much per time of that small stuff that you would get with something else... Small price to pay for all the things that the pallet forks/grapple will do and do better than a dedicated grapple.

The rocks, that's less of a problem and I can get a pretty good load of those...

SR

Rob, I think you get very good use from your forks. But if I had to own one, it would be a Grapple.

If we were neighbors we'd have a Grapple competition some afternoon. Would become clear which was more efficient very quickly.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

If we were neighbors we'd have a Grapple competition some afternoon. Would become clear which was more efficient very quickly.

Yup, first pallet that needed to be moved/loaded/unloaded, load of lumber that needed to be loaded, firewood log that needed to be moved and cut completely on the forks or box of firewood that needed to be moved, you'd go home embarrassed... ha ha ha

Maybe we would see how you would load some big bales,

OR safely lift someone to clean the gutters on the house, or cut some limbs that are up high,

OR..................

OK, OK, you get the idea... I'm done with this one... lol lol

SR

 

[k0ua]

Hey, the fact of it is, no matter what kind of grapple you have, it is WAY better than no grapple. That I am sure of. I have never heard from anyone that doesn't love having a grapple of some kind.

 

[ovrszd]

Yup, first pallet that needed to be moved/loaded/unloaded, load of lumber that needed to be loaded, firewood log that needed to be moved and cut completely on the forks or box of firewood that needed to be moved, you'd go home embarrassed... ha ha ha
Maybe we would see how you would load some big bales,
OR safely lift someone to clean the gutters on the house, or cut some limbs that are up high,
OR..................
OK, OK, you get the idea... I'm done with this one... lol lol

SR

You are right Rob. I can't figure out why any of us have Grapples. I can't even figure out why you would take the time to read this thread. There's obviously nothing here for you to learn. You are wayyyyyy ahead of us.

 

[rkaufmann]

Well, I sure didn't intend to start a grapple war when I started this thread lol! Thank you all for every comment. Your individual perspectives are much appreciated as I move toward making a final decision. In fact I think I may have already decided, well, maybe??? I'll just revive this thread in about 3-4 weeks with pictures of what I get.
Rick

 

[ovrszd]

We'll look forward to seeing pics Rick!!!

 

[k0ua]

Well, I sure didn't intend to start a grapple war when I started this thread lol! Thank you all for every comment. Your individual perspectives are much appreciated as I move toward making a final decision. In fact I think I may have already decided, well, maybe??? I'll just revive this thread in about 3-4 weeks with pictures of what I get.
Rick

Rick we look forward to seeing what you decided on. There are many of these contentious subjects.. Tires, R1 or R4 R3.. no consensus, Transmissions Hydrostatic, gear, shuttle ect.. No consensus. Grapple width. narrow/wide... yep.. no consensus. Grapple lids.. 1 or 2...? no agreement.. grapple types... uh huh.. Some of lifes tractor issues will just never be solved. Opinions are like axeholes...everyone has one. :laughing: