Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

[kminnick]

Agree that width is not an issue. Big excavators rarely mount grapples wider than 36" or so.

There is an understandable but incorrect assumption new buyers often have that grapples should be as wide as the standard bucket. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Unless you are collecting construction debris a narrower grapple is almost always more versatile, more maneuverable and less expensive while at the same time leaving you with greater lift capacity. Standard single jaw 48-60" grapples should handle virtually any task a CUT owner will want.

OK - Small was not the correct term I was looking for. I've already decided I don't want anything wider than ~64" (maneuverability, weight). But my lift / break-out force isn't that much greater than a good 50 HP CUT. I certainly don't have the lift of Afaxman (5500 pounds?).

 

[kminnick]

Agree that width is not an issue. Big excavators rarely mount grapples wider than 36" or so.

There is an understandable but incorrect assumption new buyers often have that grapples should be as wide as the standard bucket. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Unless you are collecting construction debris a narrower grapple is almost always more versatile, more maneuverable and less expensive while at the same time leaving you with greater lift capacity. Standard single jaw 48-60" grapples should handle virtually any task a CUT owner will want.

OK - Small was not the correct term I was looking for. I've already decided I don't want anything wider than ~64" (maneuverability, weight). But my lift / break-out force isn't that much greater than a good 50 HP CUT. I certainly don't have the lift of Afaxman (5500 pounds?).

 

[kminnick]

Small isn't really the word, but it isn't built strong enough to withstand what a TN75 is capable of lifting or pushing.
The OBG1-64 or wider would be the proper match in the WR Long lineup.

Our new 55" and 73" Wicked Grapples for Utility Tractors would be my favorite match for your tractor!
Travis

Holy cow - what does this weigh? My lift is only 2600 pounds and a breakout of 3900 lbs. That's about what a m4900 or Mahindra 4530 or Kioti DK50SE does. What am I missing?

 

[kminnick]

I've been looking at the difference between a 'Rock bucket grapple' and a 'Root grapple'. Is one more generic/all-around useful? I do have a bunch of road/bed rock that I need to sift through to get the dirt out, but maybe a rock bucket is all I need for that. Thanks for your input!

I'll stop asking questions since this is a 'picture thread'. Thanks,

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Holy cow - what does this weigh? My lift is only 2600 pounds and a breakout of 3900 lbs. That's about what a m4900 or Mahindra 4530 or Kioti DK50SE does. What am I missing?

I don't know if you're missing anything, but I think you're underestimating your tractor. Lifting capacity doesn't necessarily break/bend grapples.
The TN75 is a true, large frame utility tractor with impressive pushing ability. Pushing/twisting will cause damage way before simple lifting.

Don't get me wrong.....the careful operator can get by with one of of our 60" Compact Wicked Grapples on a utility tractor or skid steer, but we do not recommend trying it when you can invest a few hundred more and have peace of mind.

The 73" Wicked Utility Grapple weighs 665 pounds, so the 55" will be less than 600.
Many grapples for utility tractors are in the 800-1000+ pound range...that, you'd feel.

I'm not the OP, but i'm pretty sure questions are welcome around here. :thumbsup:
Travis

Oh, since it's a picture thread, here's Ted with his adrenaline pumping while testing the new Wicked Utility Grapple.
He used and abused both the grapple and his brand new Kubota L6060. What a blast!!
Travis

 

[IslandTractor]

I don't know if you're missing anything, but I think you're underestimating your tractor. Lifting capacity doesn't necessarily break/bend grapples.
The TN75 is a true, large frame utility tractor with impressive pushing ability. Pushing/twisting will cause damage way before simple lifting.

Don't get me wrong.....the careful operator can get by with one of of our 60" Compact Wicked Grapples on a utility tractor or skid steer, but we do not recommend trying it when you can invest a few hundred more and have peace of mind.

The 73" Wicked Utility Grapple weighs 665 pounds, so the 55" will be less than 600.
Many grapples for utility tractors are in the 800-1000+ pound range...that, you'd feel.

I'm not the OP, but i'm pretty sure questions are welcome around here. :thumbsup:
Travis

Oh, since it's a picture thread, here's Ted with his adrenaline pumping while testing the new Wicked Utility Grapple.
He used and abused both the grapple and his brand new Kubota L6060. What a blast!!
Travis

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I have to tell you guys (EA) that despite being a pretty experienced grapple fanatic I can barely figure out your grapple website offerings and find your in house brand naming system completely confusing. Compact, Mega Compact, Version 2 etc etc. It's no wonder that people have difficulty deciding. I cannot even find the new "moderate" duty single lid 50 something inches wide grapple made with 3/8".

Many moons ago when I was first looking for a grapple I chanced upon the WRLong website. Haven't been back there for a while but I recall they set it up with a VERY helpful and clearly written set of FAQ pages that discussed all things grapploid. Really very useful. They also use a simpler to remember naming system (even if it is a bit obscure) OBG and RBG are much easier to remember than "Everything Attachments 55" Root Grapple For Mega Compact and Utility Tractors" even if your name is self explanatory. I'd suggest you apply the KISS principle and stop naming grapples with full sentences. It would also help to nest the different types of grapples rather than having them all on one page. I cannot easily tell where the compact grapples stop and the mega compact grapples begin. For a newbie this must be even more confusing.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I have to tell you guys (EA) that despite being a pretty experienced grapple fanatic I can barely figure out your grapple website offerings and find your in house brand naming system completely confusing. Compact, Mega Compact, Version 2 etc etc. It's no wonder that people have difficulty deciding. I cannot even find the new "moderate" duty single lid 50 something inches wide grapple made with 3/8".

Many moons ago when I was first looking for a grapple I chanced upon the WRLong website. Haven't been back there for a while but I recall they set it up with a VERY helpful and clearly written set of FAQ pages that discussed all things grapploid. Really very useful. They also use a simpler to remember naming system (even if it is a bit obscure) OBG and RBG are much easier to remember than "Everything Attachments 55" Root Grapple For Mega Compact and Utility Tractors" even if your name is self explanatory. I'd suggest you apply the KISS principle and stop naming grapples with full sentences. It would also help to nest the different types of grapples rather than having them all on one page. I cannot easily tell where the compact grapples stop and the mega compact grapples begin. For a newbie this must be even more confusing.

Thanks for the advice. I'm working on that right now.
Travis

 

[Xfaxman]

I've been looking at the difference between a 'Rock bucket grapple' and a 'Root grapple'. Is one more generic/all-around useful? I do have a bunch of road/bed rock that I need to sift through to get the dirt out, but maybe a rock bucket is all I need for that. Thanks for your input!

I'll stop asking questions since this is a 'picture thread'. Thanks,

Questions are welcome anywhere, anytime on TBN.

This one is a 'clamshell' or 'root grapple'. This was my first grapple and my first Versahandler, a V518.

Two independent lids. :thumbsup:

Not much room for brush when closed. :thumbdown:

This is my second Versahandler, a V417, with my favorite type of grapple for my needs.

Opens to 51 inches. :thumbsup:

Two independent lids. :thumbsup:

Lots of room for brush. :thumbsup:

 

[kminnick]

The second one looks cool. Independent controls is awesome. Do you have multiple buttons on your joystick?

 

[kminnick]

So, I have 3 remotes on my tractor (that I'm in the middle of purchasing). I plan on using one of the rears (at least temporary). I think the NH has the Ag/open-type quick connects. Some of the grapples have 'Flat Face'. What is the difference and what should I be using? Do you guys make your own lines (seems like expensive crimping tools)? And it looks like there are 1/2" & 3/4" that are pretty standard. Guess I need to look up somewhere what the NH TN75A has on it.