Got my EA 55" grapple today!

Tymanthius · Dec 10, 2018

EA has great customer service! When I ordered it, not more than 5 minutes later I had phone call verifying that I made the order, that I knew what I was ordering (size, couplers, etc.) and that it was expected to arrive in 6-8 weeks.

6 weeks would have been December 19, so they were over a week early, which I did NOT expect considering holidays.

By the time I got it on the tractor it was full dark, but went and picked up some small trees we'd knocked over. I'm in love.

It's so muddy right now I can't get any traction to dig in, but I could still feel the tractor trying to work it.

Avenger · Dec 10, 2018

Sweet! Congrats!!

Photos?! I know it's dark, but comon!!

What is your third function?

Tymanthius · Dec 10, 2018

It's dark and cold, so pics will have to wait until tomorrow PM. Besides, my imp would be very angry if she wasn't in them. She asked if today was going to be a tractor day when I told her were going to get it.

The third function was put on by the dealer, not sure who made it. But it works.

I do notice that if I try to curl and open/close at the same time it doesn't. Or I wasn't hitting the buttons very well.

heavy hammer · Dec 10, 2018

Is it a single lid or double lid, I know it was dark but get some pics. The grapple is the best attachment for a tractor enjoy.

Doofy · Dec 10, 2018

Enjoy! A grapple is my most versatile attachment and I hated taking it off for the winter as I doubt it would be good for snow removal.

RayfromTX · Dec 11, 2018

Be careful using it. I doubt there is another fel implement that will allow you to damage your fel as quickly as a grapple. It will let you put twisting forces on the fel that it just isn't engineered to withstand. Don't ask how I know.

Tymanthius · Dec 11, 2018

Heavy hammer: The 55" is single lid, all the way across, but has 2 pistons, one at each end.

Ray: I'm aware, and will try to remember. What I need it to do 'soon' is rip up small trash trees (4-6' height) and the accompanying brush, then haul it to a pile. So hopefully more front to back forces than side to side.