Grapple Failure

[allen in texas]

It failed in normal use. That is not acceptable. JMO

 

[bhh]

I've alerted the company to this thread as they are in the unique position to state exactly what the top tube thickness is and contribute insightful information into exactly what failed and what steps could be taken during repairs to correct any design or manufacturing flaws.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm guessing we'll just hear crickets.

 

[murphy1244]

I'm guessing we'll just hear crickets.

Would you reply? I sooner be stoned.

 

[ovrszd]

Would you reply? I sooner be stoned.

Exactly.

 

[bhh]

I expect you're right, but that is a statement itself. I never expected a full replacement for an out of warranty product but as a business owner myself, I understand that ignoring problems don't solve them and there are usually reasonable solutions to things that are mutually beneficial to all of those involved.

 

[murphy1244]

I expect you're right, but that is a statement itself. I never expected a full replacement for an out of warranty product but as a business owner myself, I understand that ignoring problems don't solve them and there are usually reasonable solutions to things that are mutually beneficial to all of those involved.

Try a Grapple from MIE Hound Dog Brush / Debris Grapples

 

[TomSeller]

The 1/8" tubing on the Wildkat Econo model was documented here on TBN a few years back. I have a heavier Wildkat and it is very robust. When ordering, I asked about the 1/8" tubing Econo model and they said people claim they don't need a heavy grapple and that they are just "going to move shrubs with it". I am not weighing in one way or the other, it is just what they said.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/244801-broke-my-grapple-am-i.html

Personally, I would have built it with 1/4" tubing even if people say they are going to move shrubs. Pushing ( as in the link above) or pulling with the grapple lid is hard on the grapple if you think of the geometry, I try not to do it.

 

[puckgrinder85]

Why would you buy an entirely different grapple when this one can be made to work just fine with a few feet of metal and a little welding? You can give me the old one i'll weld it up.

 

[7879fordman]

Why would you buy an entirely different grapple when this one can be made to work just fine with a few feet of metal and a little welding? You can give me the old one i'll weld it up.

Ya tell me about it . Easy fix to fix it and never need another . Makes no since to me either .
I will pay shipping for this broke wildkat if ya want to throw it away . And I will fix it and use it and never complain .

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