I purchased a EA 72" Wicked Grapple recently and have had a chance to use it for about 20 hours now.
I can't speak for other grapples because I have not used any of them but I will give a short review of the EA Wicked Grapple.
I went on EA's web site and decided on the Wicked Grapple based on the fact that it appears to be well engineered, light weight, strong and two independent jaws. EA's customer support is outstanding and suggested the 72" unit for my tractor.
A few days later my grapple arrived by truck, upon inspection I observed that this thing was a serious piece of equipment. It is built much stronger than I thought, and well engineered as expected from EA. As advertised those teeth are sharp and should cut though roots and grip logs well.
I hooked up the grapple on to my Kubota MX5100 and started learning how to use it. I am in the process of cleaning up large piles of logs, lumber and junk that the previously renter so nicely left for me to clean up. Anyway, after a few hours I was getting the hang of it and have stacked several large burn piles.
The grapple worked flawlessly, no problems and due to the lighter weight I was able to left more than I thought.
I then began using the grapple to dig around the base of a couple of trees that needed to be removed and pushed them over. Then I just picked them up, put them on the burn piles and then scrape up the debris and some roots.
Those sharp teeth really cut though the roots and really dug into the logs holding them firmly. The two closing lids really came in handy for those odd shaped logs, stumps and even some concrete steps.
Since putting the grapple on my tractor I have not had it off, even when mowing the field I use it to warn me of large hidden objects in the tall grass.
Lastly, I want to give EA a big Thank You for building a great grapple, great customer service, fair price and free shipping. I would highly recommend this grapple, I would buy again if I needed to.
I am in no way paid, compensated or have any financial interest in EA only a happy customer.
I can't speak for other grapples because I have not used any of them but I will give a short review of the EA Wicked Grapple.
I went on EA's web site and decided on the Wicked Grapple based on the fact that it appears to be well engineered, light weight, strong and two independent jaws. EA's customer support is outstanding and suggested the 72" unit for my tractor.
A few days later my grapple arrived by truck, upon inspection I observed that this thing was a serious piece of equipment. It is built much stronger than I thought, and well engineered as expected from EA. As advertised those teeth are sharp and should cut though roots and grip logs well.
I hooked up the grapple on to my Kubota MX5100 and started learning how to use it. I am in the process of cleaning up large piles of logs, lumber and junk that the previously renter so nicely left for me to clean up. Anyway, after a few hours I was getting the hang of it and have stacked several large burn piles.
The grapple worked flawlessly, no problems and due to the lighter weight I was able to left more than I thought.
I then began using the grapple to dig around the base of a couple of trees that needed to be removed and pushed them over. Then I just picked them up, put them on the burn piles and then scrape up the debris and some roots.
Those sharp teeth really cut though the roots and really dug into the logs holding them firmly. The two closing lids really came in handy for those odd shaped logs, stumps and even some concrete steps.
Since putting the grapple on my tractor I have not had it off, even when mowing the field I use it to warn me of large hidden objects in the tall grass.
Lastly, I want to give EA a big Thank You for building a great grapple, great customer service, fair price and free shipping. I would highly recommend this grapple, I would buy again if I needed to.
I am in no way paid, compensated or have any financial interest in EA only a happy customer.
