Enjoying the new grapple

[EverythingAttachments]

You sell several grapples.........which one is this since the bottom is hidden by THE PLYWOOD?

It's this one. The 50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple.
Travis

 

[k0ua]

It's this one. The 50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple.
Travis

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That is the one I have John, and I do like it. My tractor is probably at the top end of the weight and size range to use this smaller grapple, but I haven't torn it up yet.

 

[Red Horse]

Yep, compromise. If one can't compromise in the excavation, tractor and construction equipment field they better not enter. A big SS is usually a compromise to a dozer and or trackkloader or wheeled loader and for landscaping a tractor is a compromise to a SS and on and on. The Thumb this add on is a bit over $400 and these grapples that are the whole enchilada are $1500 Subcompact Compact Tractor Wicked Root Grapple 50" Single lid and $1600. SGC6 Series Claw Grapples | Land Pride
Compromise? Yep, they are a compromise. I could buy a big M Kubota tractor and get one of the $4000 grapples or even a track excavator but no, I'm sticking with the tractor I have and going to add, probably, a grapple that comes closer to a price that matches the amount of use for me which will be little. I'd like to have a Harley Rake but for one time use and pay Tractor PTO Power Box Rake Harley Rake nope, not even I will do that. I have a tiller and boxblade and hopefully a rip and dig coming and I'll compromise on the Harley Rake and use what I have or maybe add a few other under $1000 implements to level my yard or not. It's been unlevel for 12 years so I'm not jumping into doing it.:cool2:
Now, looking back at your post with your numbers vs this post with these actual numbers which one presents a truer picture of the dollar difference with this compromise?:confused3:

Well like I said, I was talking about a 1000 grapple which has proven very serviceable to me. A $400 compromise over adding a "clamp on". I guess its just a question as to what the convenience is worth as you make your decision.

 

[Xfaxman]

Well like I said, I was talking about a 1000 grapple which has proven very serviceable to me. A $400 compromise over adding a "clamp on". I guess its just a question as to what the convenience is worth as you make your decision.

I agree, I have a narrow 44" grapple and a wide 72" grapple. I see no functional benefit to a thumb grapple on a bucket, if you have QA.

 

[lennyzx11]

I agree, I have a narrow 44" grapple and a wide 72" grapple. I see no functional benefit to a thumb grapple on a bucket, if you have QA.

Not so sure. (Those pics are of my setup btw)
Since I have the QA & hydraulics and diverter valve plumbed, I'm really talking myself into adding a green machine thumb to the bucket for versatility.

The EA grapple stays on my tractor 90% of the time. And I also haven't managed to do anything to it other than scuff the paint.
Stumps, land clearing, rocks big and huge, and firewood has been its main duties this first year I've owned it.
Lenny

 

[Xfaxman]

Not so sure. (Those pics are of my setup btw)

Since I have the QA & hydraulics and diverter valve plumbed, I'm really talking myself into adding a green machine thumb to the bucket for versatility.

The EA grapple stays on my tractor 90% of the time. And I also haven't managed to do anything to it other than scuff the paint.
Stumps, land clearing, rocks big and huge, and firewood has been its main duties this first year I've owned it.
Lenny

Yep, I see Wister Lake in the background. :thumbsup:

 

[EverythingAttachments]

(Those pics are of my setup btw)

The EA grapple stays on my tractor 90% of the time. And I also haven't managed to do anything to it other than scuff the paint.
Stumps, land clearing, rocks big and huge, and firewood has been its main duties this first year I've owned it.
Lenny

Lenny, I've said it before and I'll say it again.....That's gotta be my favorite Wicked Grapple pic of all.
Thanks!!
Travis

 

[MaineTom]

A grapple turns your tractor into a beast!

 

[Xfaxman]

An update to this thread for future grapple info seekers.

This is something you can't do with a "claw" style grapple. I picked up some long brush, then opened the lids and manually picked up the rest of the small, short pieces.

This would be difficult to do on the forks with a thumb.

Loaded by hand, some of the pieces are a foot long or less.

 

[mike69440]

Re: Enjoying the new grapple, I came across this 9 year old Photo.

Working on getting the Road into to our property, 2 years after we bought the land. I have not the energy to do all this again. My projects are getting smaller.