Grapple

[drjay9051]

Looking at Anbo, ETA and others. I know ETA has lots of fans. Any negatives regarding the grapple vendors on the forum? Not looking for flames just issues with the products I need to be concerned about.

Thanks

 

[murphy1244]

Try MIE Michigan Iron and Equipment, Kioti Tractors, Kioti Implements, Kodiak Attachments, Befco, Hound Dog Attachments, Dk Series Tractors, Central Michigan I did.

 

[Egbert]

I got, what I think, is a good deal from palletforks.com. 72" with dual grapples, 1/2" teeth and free delivery.

 

[bandaidmd]

I have the single lid grapple from EA have only put 10 hours on it so far but no issues whatsoever and Ted and his group are great to deal with. . Have it on a 26 hp kubota and seems perfectly sized.

 

[Guesseral]

I also got mine at www.palletforks.com and I really like it. You really need to the know the lifting capacity of your loader with or with out the bucket so you can subtract the weight of the grapple from the lifting capacity, remember to subtract the weight of the bucket first because it will be off when the grapple is on, and the buckets are fairly heavy too.

 

[bandaidmd]

I also got mine at www.palletforks.com and I really like it. You really need to the know the lifting capacity of your loader with or with out the bucket so you can subtract the weight of the grapple from the lifting capacity, remember to subtract the weight of the bucket first because it will be off when the grapple is on, and the buckets are fairly heavy too.

whats yours weigh? the EA is 270lbs

 

[Egbert]

Mine is 700lbs. Yep, that's heavy but I didn't want something that was going to get all twisted out of shape. I've used it, so far, without rear ballast but I intend to offset the weight with a heavy boxblade or just a ballast box.

 

[bandaidmd]

Heavy is relative, the original poster and myself only have 1/2 the tractor as you (hp wise) that 700's probably not a issue for you but on our smaller ones 700 would be a deal breaker.

 

[Egbert]

Even on my DK50, you can certainly tell it's out there - lol.

The tractor weighs in around 4300lbs. The KL401 loader has a lift capacity of about 2700lbs, so I have plenty of lift but rear ballast would be a definite plus.

I did get a fairly wide grapple at 72", so it would be possible to get this heavy construction in their smaller/lighter models.

 

[Rayster]

I didn't have 2k to spend so I went the Add-a-Grapple route. $950 for this.



That's pinching a 11ft. 16" wide railroad tie.

 

[Egbert]

I think, without reaching for the margins, ANY quality grapple with prove itself a worthwhile tool. Not having a grapple is like a hand without a thumb. The ability to grip a load is a great addition to functionality.

 

[Rayster]

I think, without reaching for the margins, ANY quality grapple with prove itself a worthwhile tool. Not having a grapple is like a hand without a thumb. The ability to grip a load is a great addition to functionality.

^ That is a fact. I personally have been amazed at the increase of productivity that having a grapple has created.

 

[nybirdman]

I went with a tooth-bar and Green's Machine Thumb......best thing I have done to my rig.

 

[94BULLITT]

I like the EA Wicked grapple. It is lightweight and strong.

 

[k0ua]

I think, without reaching for the margins, ANY quality grapple with prove itself a worthwhile tool. Not having a grapple is like a hand without a thumb. The ability to grip a load is a great addition to functionality.

Amen, it brings a whole new dimension to picking things up off of the ground.. I got pretty good at getting pallet forks under rocks, but that don't hold a candle to operating a grapple. My little EA 50 inch single lid can pick up even little rocks if I want. The tips come together precisely just like a finger and a thumb. It is amazing what you can pick up if you try. Yes the EA is lightweight and strong. Advice to the owners that are without grapple: Get one if you can, or have any need to pick up things. Hydraulics are a wonderful thing

James K0UA

 

[Guesseral]

whats yours weigh? the EA is 270lbs

Mine I think is 600 lbs.

 

[orangeandgreen]

Recently bought a Construction Attachments 72 inch from my local dealer for the same price as found on the internet. Very pleased with the grapple and my local dealer.

 

[BGigHarbor]

Amen, it brings a whole new dimension to picking things up off of the ground.. I got pretty good at getting pallet forks under rocks, but that don't hold a candle to operating a grapple. My little EA 50 inch single lid can pick up even little rocks if I want. The tips come together precisely just like a finger and a thumb. It is amazing what you can pick up if you try. Yes the EA is lightweight and strong. Advice to the owners that are without grapple: Get one if you can, or have any need to pick up things. Hydraulics are a wonderful thing

James K0UA

It's clear to me I have to have a grapple. But which style was the hard decision. I am really drawn to the single lid style like the ETA 50 for grabbing single things which I will be doing alot.

In the end I ordered the ETA 60 a week ago which has the two clamps closer together than the 66 in hopes it is a good compromise. Sometimes compromises work out, though, and sometimes not. I'll know the first day I have it....

 

[Egbert]

I like the 2 clamp version because they can close to different dimensions - say for a tree trunk that get wider/thinner to either end. My only difficulty is picking up smaller items, where you have to go at them with an individual clamp.