Grapple Grapple Recommendations

[EverythingAttachments]

I just watched part of that video...the thing is like someone else said the have wide selection of grapples but their site doesn't seem to have them in any order.

We've been working on that since it was pointed out yesterday. Much improved already: Everything Attachments Wicked Root Grapples

I also don't know if a single grapple is better for me or a double...50" or 60" or wider....

Considering the weight and frame size of a TN75, my preference would be the 55" or 73" for Utility Tractors. VERY strong with a weight that is IDEAL.
I like to match attachments IDEALLY, but if you are going to be careful and NOT use it anything like Ted did in the new testing video, you could get by with a lighter model.

Travis

 

[HCJtractor]

For an R4047, I would get a 48" or 54" single lid grapple, but not a light duty economy version. The grapple ETA was using in that video is their new grapple made for UTILITY tractors. You don't need anything that heavy duty. Your tractor is basically the same size and horsepower as my Kioti DK50SE. If I was buying a grapple today, I'd probably get the 54" version of this one: Single Lid Root Grapple I know a lot of people prefer dual lids, and I suppose if I was moving a lot of logs or loads where I needed to clamp down on uneven loads, the dual lids might appeal to me. So your mileage may vary. I also don't see the attraction of having a wide grapple. Keep in mind that in an off-center pushing or pulling situation, a wider grapple means a longer lever effect exerting more force on your loader arms and mounting points.

Good advice. Narrow is better than wide. One lid is all you need. I've said this many times here. If you want to uproot trees and clear areas ( which is what I do quite a bit) a narrow one works much better. And it will still pick up limbs and debris just a good as a wide one. 48" to 54" is perfect.

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[Poopdeck Pappy]

. . . Considering the weight and frame size of a TN75, my preference would be the 55" or 73" for Utility Tractors. VERY strong with a weight that is IDEAL.
I like to match attachments IDEALLY, but if you are going to be careful and NOT use it anything like Ted did in the new testing video, you could get by with a lighter model.

Travis

Travis, dirtymartini has an LS R4047, not a TN75. It's a smaller tractor, about the equivalent of a Kubota L4740.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Travis, dirtymartini has an LS R4047, not a TN75. It's a smaller tractor, about the equivalent of a Kubota L4740.

My bad. Multitasking gone wrong. He referenced another thread and for some reason TN75 popped into my mind!

I would agree with your recommendation of our COMPACT Wicked Grapple.

Personally, I'd go with a narrower 54" or 60" Single Lid or the wider 66" Dual Lid.

The smallest single lid Wicked Grapple is made just as strong as the largest dual lid. Weight does not go up much from smallest to largest, so width is best determined by considering the application.
If you'll be in tight areas, woods etc., smaller is better IMO.
Sorry for the confusion!
Travis

 

[EddieWalker]

I've had a grapple on my tractor for about five years now and have changed my thinking on them just a little bit. First, I think having two clamps to close is very important. I never have a load that is the same on both sides, and having each clamp close perfectly on the load guarantees you wont have anything drop off while you are hauling it. I spent a lot of time comparing the pros and cons of the different designs before deciding on the one with the smaller, almost non existent bottom teeth. When using the grapple, it's all about the clamps holding the material in place. At first, I thought it was important to get one of the more popular designs that resemble a forklift with long teeth sticking out to hold the debris. You don't really scoop up anything, it's more about clamping it. So having all that extra metal sticking out is just a waste of weight.

The one thing that I've learned that I would do different wold be to get a grapple that is solid on the bottom. I thought it would be important for dirt to fall through the teeth on the bottom while carrying stuff. But since you don't actually scoop up the branches or trees, or rocks or whatever it is you are picking up, dirt isn't much of a problem. If you do get some, you just rotate the grapple so it all falls out.

I want the solid bottom because a lot of the time I'm taking out trees and I would like to get a small load of dirt to fill in where the root ball was. I do it now with the grapple, but it's such a small amount of dirt that it's almost a waste of time. It's either that or waiting until I'm done with the grapple and putting the bucket back on. Since I'm going back and forth so many times hauling trees to the burn pile, I just get as much dirt as I can on the return trip using the grapple.


Attachments for heavy duty grapple bucket - skid steer : USA Attachments

 

[aeblank]

Thanks...Somewhere here on one of the threads I read the same thing about a wide Grapple. I found a Tomahawk brand grapple on my local craigslist but don't know anything about their quality.

I have one, and like it so far. I've only had it for a month or two, so the longevity is not something I can speak to. That said, it's simple. A welder can fix anything. =) I'm happy I got a narrower-than-bucket size, at 66". I also am glad I only got one lid.
So, like someone pointed out, people recommend what they have. =)

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/323140-anyone-use-tomahawk-skidsteer-attachments.html
72" Tomahawk grapple. - OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota

 

[KubotaToy]

After using my root grapple for over 5 years I will say it is my favorite attachment. But, I am with Eddie, if I could do over with the knowledge I have now, I would get a 72" grapple bucket. I bought from these guys.
Skid Steer Attachments | Skid Steer Loader Attachments |

 

[HEPAman]

I have the EA 66" dual lid. So far, so good. I've only had it a couple of weeks, but have been working it hard(loader boom will flex before the grapple does, oops). My tractor came with a 78" bucket(front wheel track is 72"), the 66" grapple is a lot easier to maneuver in the woods. I'm actually having fun getting firewood.

 

[Piston]

I imagine you have seen the photo thread on grapples, but if not, it would be worthwhile to check it out, and pay special attention to what people are doing with they're size and style grapples. Compare the pics to what you imagine yourself using the grapple for, and perhaps it will help you decide. :confused3:

I will mention that for the most part, people will recommend what they have, and you will find that the vast majority of people are extremely happy with they're different sizes and type grapples, often for the same type of jobs. That should tell you a lot about grapples, the important thing is that you have one! ANY grapple makes your tractor immensely more useful and efficient. Chances are, you could choose any one of the number of grapples and be perfectly happy.

I do recommend staying way from the heavy duty grapples, the ones that weigh close to 700lbs or more, those are not meant for CUTs and are far too heavy duty. (I'm one of those people who wants everything very heavy duty, but grapples are not one of them).

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/211635-grappling-fun-picture-thread.html

 

[dirtymartini]

I imagine you have seen the photo thread on grapples, but if not, it would be worthwhile to check it out, and pay special attention to what people are doing with they're size and style grapples. Compare the pics to what you imagine yourself using the grapple for, and perhaps it will help you decide. :confused3:

I will mention that for the most part, people will recommend what they have, and you will find that the vast majority of people are extremely happy with they're different sizes and type grapples, often for the same type of jobs. That should tell you a lot about grapples, the important thing is that you have one! ANY grapple makes your tractor immensely more useful and efficient. Chances are, you could choose any one of the number of grapples and be perfectly happy.

I do recommend staying way from the heavy duty grapples, the ones that weigh close to 700lbs or more, those are not meant for CUTs and are far too heavy duty. (I'm one of those people who wants everything very heavy duty, but grapples are not one of them).

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/211635-grappling-fun-picture-thread.html

Yes, I found that thread just a day or two ago and haven't gone through the whole thread but I am subscribed. I am pretty much convinced now that for my needs, tractor size and usage that a single arm grapple between 50-60 inches will do the trick for me. That's not to say that if something used popped up for the right price locally I wouldn't change my mind.

I'm looking at EA's 54" or 60" Single Lid Wicked Root Grapple, ($1690) Titan's 60" Root Grapple Bucket,($1250) Tomahawk 66" Single Lid Grapple ($995) or maybe just buying "The Thumb" and pallet forks and swapping the thumb between the forks and my existing bucket.