It's all about the angle of approach. Longer tines, or more forward aimed short tines, are rougher on the loader and loader cylinders because in order to dig/pry/grub at the best angle, it requires you to dump it down, which extends your loader cylinders. Extended loader cylinders are most vulnerable to damage.
Notice how our Wicked grapple rake tines are angled. Not much dumping at all is required to achieve an optimal pushing, asphalt ripping angle of attack!
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Despite many changes/enhancements over the years, we kept the same lower tine angle. #DemandTheBest
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