Has anyone dealt with tmgindustrial.ca? Looking at skeleton grapple

[mikester]

I'm looking for feedback to see if it's worth dealing with this company out of BC.

84" Skid Steer Rock Skeleton Grapple Attachment, Universal Mount, 36" Arm Opening, 6" Tine Spacing, 2500 lb Weight Capacity TMG-SG84

TMG 84" skeleton rock grapple for skid steers—clear stones, debris & roots with 36" arm opening, 6" tine spacing & 2500 lb capacity. Built for heavy lifting.

tmgindustrial.ca

Looks a little light duty

 

[mikester]

I finally found a couple of links here for the company's snow plow. Seems to be cheap chinesium quality with buttered welds, looks like something I want to avoid...

 

[ericm979]

Wow, that's 880 lbs and has only a 1500 lb capacity.

You can get a lighter stronger grapple from EA for about the same price or maybe a little less (I'm assuming TMG's in in Canadian dollars). I don't know what shipping to CA costs. Their free shipping within 1000 miles only added $150 to ship to California.

 

[mikester]

Can't find stuff in stock anywhere and by the time I add duties and exchange rate it adds another 20% to the cost. We also get hosed on shipping in Canada. It doesn't help that gas is now hitting $1.85/L (~$7.40/Gal).

I'm buying local with a set of stone forks in stock from HLA rated at 5,500 lbs capacity. Bucket alone is 800+lbs. I figure it will be easier to add my own grapple later instead of waiting 18 weeks for one to get made.