Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

[k0ua]

I never used a grapple without a 3rd function but I can't imagine using one with a remote. A remote would not be as user friendly or productive.

I dunno Roger, I am doing great with mine. I did extend the remote lever so that I can actuate it with my hand still on the joystick.. AND the Kioti lends itself to that very easily due to its placement. I do agree that remote levers on the operators side would not be very handy.

 

[k0ua]

By the way a big +1 on the Everything Attachments 50 inch for a small/medium tractor to maximise lift capability. My tractor has about 1430 lbs of lift, but I would not want any more than I have to give up in Grapple weight. There is always a "bigger rock" we want to lift.

 

[TomSeller]

What is a remote on a Kubota like the guy is asking about, $500? Then a couple hundred for a hoses to run up the loader. A WR Long 3rd function is $750ish.

Edit: I just looked a remote retails for $855 for a L3800.

Would anyone here buy a tractor without a remote to be used for other purposes? I bet very few. So for those that would be buying a tractor with a remote anyway, there is no added cost to use it, except maybe for slight light longer hoses. The 3rd function would be at a premium for those buyers.

 

[94BULLITT]

Would anyone here buy a tractor without a remote to be used for other purposes? I bet very few. So for those that would be buying a tractor with a remote anyway, there is no added cost to use it, except maybe for slight light longer hoses. The 3rd function would be at a premium for those buyers.

If you gotta buy a remote why not buy a 3rd function?

On some tractors like Mahindra you can only have 1 remote so it would be tied up for being used on the loader for the grapple or whatever. What would you do if you wanted to run a hydraulic toplink.

On a lot of Kiotis you can only have 2 remote so you could not run a TnT and the grapple.

 

[TomSeller]

If you gotta buy a remote why not buy a 3rd function?

On some tractors like Mahindra you can only have 1 remote so it would be tied up for being used on the loader for the grapple or whatever. What would you do if you wanted to run a hydraulic toplink.

On a lot of Kiotis you can only have 2 remote so you could not run a TnT and the grapple.

Understand what you are saying, but I have never used my grapple at the same time I am using any hydraulic implements on the rear of the tractor, and I doubt others have.

 

[94BULLITT]

Understand what you are saying, but I have never used my grapple at the same time I am using any hydraulic implements on the rear of the tractor, and I doubt others have.

I have raked stuff into piles then picked it up with the grapple.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Understand what you are saying, but I have never used my grapple at the same time I am using any hydraulic implements on the rear of the tractor, and I doubt others have.

I do that all the time. I have two sets of remotes. I use one set for the grapple and one set for the hydraulic scarifiers on my box blade. So, one set of remotes would not work for me.

I'm not actually using the box blade while using the grapple, but I have both implements mounted at the same time. And I sure wouldn't want to have to disconnect one and connect the other one in order to use one of them.

But, I do agree that using rear remotes for the grapple vs. having a 3rd function is not a big deal FOR ME. It might be to someone else, but I'm pretty happy running my grapple off of one set of remotes.

 

[TomSeller]

I do that all the time. I have two sets of remotes. I use one set for the grapple and one set for the hydraulic scarifiers on my box blade. So, one set of remotes would not work for me.

I'm not actually using the box blade while using the grapple, but I have both implements mounted at the same time. And I sure wouldn't want to have to disconnect one and connect the other one in order to use one of them.

But, I do agree that using rear remotes for the grapple vs. having a 3rd function is not a big deal FOR ME. It might be to someone else, but I'm pretty happy running my grapple off of one set of remotes.

Right, with two remotes you wouldn't even need to swap hoses. 3rd functions are great for those who want to pay a premium for them.

 

[TomSeller]

I have raked stuff into piles then picked it up with the grapple.

Are you saying that you have a hydraulically controlled landscape rake and you vary the angle of it while raking into a pile?

 

[94BULLITT]

Are you saying that you have a hydraulically controlled landscape rake and you vary the angle of it while raking into a pile?

No, I have a TnT and a remote that has float.