k0ua
Epic Contributor
Post #2 fourth pix from the left shows the front closed all the way, and it is just as you said, the tines do not "scissor" past each other, they close solid. But it is not a problem. For a large log you let it come into the "gullet" of the grapple, for a small log that would rattle around in the grapple gullet, you can either pinch it in the times or if picking up multiple small logs let them stack in the gullet. You pick up your first log in the tines, then take it over to your second log and drop it on top of the next one, taking care to find the balance point of the logs by estimation. Then pickup both logs at the same time in the gullet. go pick up a third if it will fit, or more if it will fit. Same with with brush/branches.
This is all easier to do than it is to tell how to do. I assure you it is not really an issue. AND it gives you the option to pickup small twigs and small rocks as long as you "feather" the clamping pressure, which I can easily do with controlling the grapple lid with my rear remote control valve so as not to crush the small items too hard.
Also I may get some heat from this next statement from the "gear forever guys" but a Hydrostatic transmission makes picking up and precision positioning an easy task because it allows you to creep. Such precise movements are more difficult to achieve with other types of transmissions. Notice I said more difficult, not impossible. With enough skill level anything can be achieved. But a novice operator can do things like this easily with a Hydrostat. Look at the below you tube video if you want to see how slow you can go with a hydro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTHcw1uKllw
As many have mentioned the B 2650/B 3350 are kind of a sweet spot. That is, larger, heavier, sturdier more powerful, etc. than the BX series...while still small enough to move around in the woods and on yards/fields.
