ELECTRIC GRAPPLE

[shooterdon]

For a few branches and limbs on 3 acres, I would never spend that kind of money. Get a set of pallet forks and make do.

BTW, my first tractor was a JD 855 and I used a $125 set of clamp on forks. Yes...you need to get off the tractor to position branches and you will need more trips, but it will work.

 

[k0ua]

I had about $150 in my hydraulic setup. But I cheated. Of course all I needed was hoses and fittings. I had a remote on the back of the tractor as all Kioti's came with a minimum of 1 valve upon delivery at that time. I just ran hoses up front, and made my own bracket and welded it on the torque tube cover. I uses parts from my old Kubota's bucket. I bought the grapple new from everything attachments and I got in on the ground floor as it was less than $1300. Of course you can't get in for that amount of money now.

 

[bama7]

I had about $150 in my hydraulic setup. But I cheated. Of course all I needed was hoses and fittings. I had a remote on the back of the tractor as all Kioti's came with a minimum of 1 valve upon delivery at that time. I just ran hoses up front, and made my own bracket and welded it on the torque tube cover. I uses parts from my old Kubota's bucket. I bought the grapple new from everything attachments and I got in on the ground floor as it was less than $1300. Of course you can't get in for that amount of money now.

Totally unfair!

 

[bama7]

I don't think a plane ticket to Florida would be cost effective.

If you can turn wrenches, I'd be happy to try and guide/advise you.

A diverter is easier. Just need the valve, a momentary contact switch, and the fittings, hoses, and couplings.

I have a detailed post of doing my diverter linked in my signature. Though I'm not sure how to access people's "signature" lines anymore on mobile. Might have to go to my profile

Our new young pastor is from Gallipolis, Ohio. Southeast corner

 

[bama7]

Anybody ever use the hydraulic system from Tractor Innovations? It comes with everything needed, including hoses, for rear function or grapple for $550 to the house. The only drawback is it has a mechanical valve. Watching the videos makes me think I would want a longer handle rather the just the knob. Threaded rod would take care of that. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks

 

[LD1]

Anybody ever use the hydraulic system from Tractor Innovations? It comes with everything needed, including hoses, for rear function or grapple for $550 to the house. The only drawback is it has a mechanical valve. Watching the videos makes me think I would want a longer handle rather the just the knob. Threaded rod would take care of that. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks

Got a link to the specific kit?

Did you read my post on how I set my diverter up?

IF you are on a mobile device that doesnt show signature lines here is a link

Got a grapple, installed my diverter today.

Got my diverter finally all assembled and tested. Wanted to get it done now because I came home with these: Here is the master material list. When it comes to the hoses and fittings, oart numbers and prices are for reference only. And is exactaly what I would order if I were doing this. But I...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[bama7]

It is the $550 kit from tractorinnovations.com. The kit from Summit may be a better deal, It has the electric valve and grip and appears to have the hoses as well for $550. I am quickly talking myself into spending lots of money. I do know the Brush Crusher BC4300 is out of the question. I just got a price quote 0f $2,900 with over 6 week delivery time.

 

[LD1]

I just got a price quote 0f $2,900 with over 6 week delivery time.

That actually surprises the h3ll out of me.

Not really any more steel or welding or painting or manufacturing costs of a grapple.....without the expense of the cylinder....but nearly 3x the cost.

I can see it being a big success if it were priced similarly to a hydraulic grapple. Since its virtually a wash on material/fabrication/and design yet the end user doesnt need to mess with hydraulics or controls, etc. But I dont see them selling many at that price

 

[LD1]

It is the $550 kit from tractorinnovations.com. The kit from Summit may be a better deal, It has the electric valve and grip and appears to have the hoses as well for $550. I am quickly talking myself into spending lots of money. I do know the Brush Crusher BC4300 is out of the question. I just got a price quote 0f $2,900 with over 6 week delivery time.

Lots of members here have used various diverter or 3rd functions kits with great success and easy DIY install. They have there merits. So I cannot answer any specific questions regarding that. I choose to source my own parts, then have hoses made locally to save money vs buying a kit. But the end result is the same. The extra $200 is worth it to many not to have to run around and second guess what they are doing and spending days on an install getting hoses, adapters, etc vs just a few hours.

Im sure prices have went up on hydraulic grapples. But you are talking a compact tractor, not a skidloader where you need a beast of a grapple. I am sure you can find one in the $1500 range that would suite a 955 just fine

 

[bama7]

Ok all my beer money is gone. Are you guys happy now? Actually I don't drink alcohol anymore. I just ordered the Summit DV50 Kit. That is what they recommended for my 955/70A loader for right at $380. I will still need hoses, but that should not be that much, hopefully. Now the search for a hydraulic grapple. Should I change the title of my post?

 

[LD1]

I wouldn't change the title. Just start a new thread and link to it in a post here that way those following this post don't miss it

 

[bama7]

I wouldn't change the title. Just start a new thread and link to it in a post here that way those following this post don't miss it

I will try to figure out how to do that as I get my parts.

 

[bama7]

I wouldn't change the title. Just start a new thread and link to it in a post here that way those following this post don't miss it

I could not figure how to do that. I have finished my conversion except keepimg an eye out on the hose routing.

 

[LD1]

I think you will be happy that you went hydraulic.

To start a new thread and link....just start a new thread. Then open this thread and copy the address bar at the top and paste it in the text of the new thread.

Zip ties work well for securing the hoses going to the grapple. They (the hoses) need to be long enough to allow full dump and curl....but you dont want them dragging the ground or getting snagged. Zip tie them to the loader.....but the hoses are stronger than the zipties. So if you DO snag something....you bust a few ties and not the hoses

 

[Xfaxman]

I wouldn't change the title. Just start a new thread and link to it in a post here that way those following this post don't miss it

I could not figure how to do that.

Here is the link to the new thread: MY 955 GRAPPLE CONVERSION COMPLETE