Grapple Help identify

[RitchElbe]

A buddy emailed this pic to me but failed to send link to the page.. he clears his history nightly and we have been unable to find it again using the same search. Attempting to ID the grapples

 

[PHPaul]

Says it right in the picture: Brush Crusher. Made by Westendorf.

I'm still debating getting a pair for my Kubota, cost is not unreasonable, but the company seems to have control issues and they're pretty stingy with information. Not a great reputation here on TBN.

 

[Sportsman762]

Westendorf Brush Crusher
Attachments for Tractor & Skid Steer: Hay, Snow Plow, Forklift: Westendorf

 

[Xfaxman]

They have been discussed many times on TBN: Search Results | Compact tractor forums, news, reviews, information.


Big advantage is no additional hydraulics needed.

 

[TomSeller]

At only 140 lbs for the 3000 model, I can see the advantages to a smaller lift limited tractor. No SSQA hardware and lighter than any grapple.

 

[52wej]

Tom, RH, I have a pair mounted on a 35 hp Century (older Branson). If you are moving a lot of brush and small logs they can't be beat. it usually takes me about 20 minutes to attach them to my tractor as you have to remove the quick attach system. I have a loader made by Humpolec that was sold with the Century tractors when I bought mine. They are indeed lighter than most attachments which enables you to pick up a lot. If you are cutting a lot of firewood they are the best aid for getting the log off the ground to cut it up. Willie Jones

 

[joecdeere]

Good way to twist a loader frame with the two arms not tied together.

 

[TomSeller]

Good way to twist a loader frame with the two arms not tied together.

I've got two big round tubes holding them together.

 

[52wej]

Good way to twist a loader frame with the two arms not tied together.

Actually they are very stable and i have had no twist in mine. But I do not try to abuse them and go slow when loading. You can actually use them to load chippers with saplings if you are clearing underbrush. Saves a lot of labor. W Jones

 

[xring100]

Good way to twist a loader frame with the two arms not tied together.

That was my first thought as well

 

[Xfaxman]

Good way to twist a loader frame with the two arms not tied together.

The loader frame should be strong enough not to twist with max lift on one side.

The two arms are not "tied together" with a bucket or a grapple, as far as resisting a twist with the weight all on one side.

 

[RitchElbe]

Just last night I was wondering if anyone saw my post and woke up this morning to emails alerting to post from weeks ago... crazy just crazy... Thanks Troops!

 

[RitchElbe]

The beauty of being seasoned welder / metal worker.. I saw right away none would work on the JD 4100..so I will need to work up a design of my own... let the old brain cogs get to grinding

 

[kebo]

Says it right in the picture: Brush Crusher. Made by Westendorf.

I'm still debating getting a pair for my Kubota, cost is not unreasonable, but the company seems to have control issues and they're pretty stingy with information. Not a great reputation here on TBN.

I have no experience with Westendorf, but I'm pretty sure that at least one person within the company has an account here and has posted a time or three. Maybe they will read your post and take a hint?

 

[RitchElbe]

Tell you what Paul, get me an upgrade on my cell phone that will allow me to see that writing like one does on a home computer..and we'll be square..it came thru my cell,, within mins uploaded it to here.