Grapple width?
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HCJtractor
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This has been discussed many times. My opinion is based on my extensive use of my grapple on my M6800. I would go narrow, and a single lid is plenty. I use mine very frequently for uprooting trees, scrub bushes, etc. as well as cleaning up fallen trees, chain saw debris, moving large logs. Mine is about 48” wide. I can easily push down a tree up to 8” diameter, then plunge under it to up root it. I do this a lot. A wider grapple, although good for scooping up limbs, isn’t focused enough to dig. Whereas my narrow grapple with a single lid still works great for scooping up and carrying debris. I can gather piles way bigger than I can see around, and the single lid clamps everything down just fine. A narrow grapple is more precise and can focus the power much more effectively, especially when uprooting trees and brush.
That being said, a wide grapple certainly works for scraping up brush, but so does mine. Scooping up cut limbs or logs is simple with either, both narrow or wide. But clearing land of saplings, bushes, privet, or digging up a root ball, the narrow wins every time.
That being said, a wide grapple certainly works for scraping up brush, but so does mine. Scooping up cut limbs or logs is simple with either, both narrow or wide. But clearing land of saplings, bushes, privet, or digging up a root ball, the narrow wins every time.
ttener
Bronze Member
I agree: wider isn’t necessarily better. The wider you go, the heavier the grapple gets. Wouldn’t you rather have the ability to grab an additional 300 lbs worth of brush? Also, since you’ll be using it in confined spaces, unlike your bucket, it’s better to be narrow- keeps you from whacking into trees that you don’t want to damage.
thekkfan
Gold Member
I have a 60" dual lid for my 55hp and love it. Would hate to have a wider one in the woods.
Redbug
Veteran Member
Mine is as wide as the width of my front tires. For me that is a good size for gathering debris and not having to drive the tires over it.
Hozzie
Silver Member
It's personal preference. I have an MX5800 with the 66 and like the size. It isn't wider than my tires so I can go anywhere my tractor can.
oosik
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I have no "junk" brush on my 80 acres. So I went with a very heavy duty Land Pride. Its a rock & root grapple - 60" wide, single lid. I've had it for over five years and its worked out just great.
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txdon
Super Star Member
Definitely!!!!!
DavidL61
Bronze Member
I have the EA 66" with the single lid on my Yanmar YT347. I'm pretty happy with the width. I've used both single and dual lids. One thing a liked about the single lid is you can grab stuff in the center of the grapple.