neilkingent
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for brush style 2
Jarrett,I'm trying to decide which style of grapple to get, #1 (root) or #2 (rake/clamshell). I've never used a grapple so I don't have any experience with either style. I've always thought the rake style (#2) would be better, especially for grabbing a big pile of brush. In what situation does each style work better than the other?
Thanks,
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Jarrett,
My personal preference is a version of #2, a Bradco 72" wide root rake on a M59. Wide enough to clean a path the full width of the machine of rocks, roots and brush. The upper and lower jaws open wider than any other available grapple so picking up very large trash piles, logs, root balls, rocks is possible because the tines can reach around very large diameter objects. The open jaw distance between upper and lower tines is greater than 4 feet. See page 2 of pdf for specs.
I never found type #1 to be very useful.
At the end of the day. Buy quality and you will have tool that doesn't let you down. Greese nipples and bushings on every rotating joint, steel shields between what you are picking up and the cylinders and hoses, and a beefy skid steer quick attach mounting plate.
Have fun working your grapple.
I'm trying to decide which style of grapple to get, #1 (root) or #2 (rake/clamshell). I've never used a grapple so I don't have any experience with either style. I've always thought the rake style (#2) would be better, especially for grabbing a big pile of brush. In what situation does each style work better than the other?
Thanks,
JarrettView attachment 713735View attachment 713736
I'm trying to decide which style of grapple to get, #1 (root) or #2 (rake/clamshell). I've never used a grapple so I don't have any experience with either style. I've always thought the rake style (#2) would be better, especially for grabbing a big pile of brush. In what situation does each style work better than the other?
Thanks,
JarrettView attachment 713735View attachment 713736
I use a Rhino similar to design 2 on a JD 3046R. I move a LOT of brush, logs & limbs I chip. Probably my most used attachment.I'm trying to decide which style of grapple to get, #1 (root) or #2 (rake/clamshell). I've never used a grapple so I don't have any experience with either style. I've always thought the rake style (#2) would be better, especially for grabbing a big pile of brush. In what situation does each style work better than the other?
Thanks,
JarrettView attachment 713735View attachment 713736