Brush Grapple vs Root Rake Grapple

oosik · May 9, 2023

Some things to consider. How high are you really going to lift a load with your grapple. In my case - VERY SELDOM over 36" off the ground. Most grapples are rated at a lift height of 36". If you can keep the load at a low height - say 6" to 8" off the ground - the FEL system has MUCH greater lift capacities.

It is no real strain on my FEL system to lift 2500# to 2800# - IF I keep the load low. I move heavy rock and chunks of green pine tree trunk in that weight range all the time. I just keep the load LOW. Basically called - knuckle dragging. If I'm moving brush - weight makes little to no difference. Brush is very light.

Look at the weight lift charts for your FEL. You might be pleasantly surprised.

alexpops · May 9, 2023

This is what I have. Went with the lighter "economy" version vs "heavy duty" due to the LS loader limitations & wanted payload capacity. Good for storm cleanup/logs/brush, not sure I'd want to try too deep root ripping. They also have a Heavy duty & super duty, & longer widths, but the 60" has worked fine for me.

Economy Root Grapple - American Attachments

Our economy root grapple is the attachment for your skid steer. If collecting and removing debris piles, or clearing land this root grapple will do the job.

www.americanattachments.com

nyone · May 9, 2023

alexpops said:
This is what I have. Went with the lighter "economy" version vs "heavy duty" due to the LS loader limitations & wanted payload capacity. Good for storm cleanup/logs/brush, not sure I'd want to try too deep root ripping. They also have a Heavy duty & super duty, & longer widths, but the 60" has worked fine for me.

Economy Root Grapple - American Attachments

Our economy root grapple is the attachment for your skid steer. If collecting and removing debris piles, or clearing land this root grapple will do the job.

www.americanattachments.com

I have the tomahawlk attachments version of that. 3/8 steel on my tc40 and have done deep root ripping removing 4in and smaller trees. It handles it well but I also have r4 tires so not the most aggressive thing.