Thanks.
It is the HLA RR-GLD 60 inch Light Duty Root Rake w Grapple. It is what my dealer caries and recommends. I have dealt with him for years and trust his judgement. I will gladly tell you what I think of it after I get it - for what that is worth. I have nothing to compare it to.
I do have a few questions about your choice of grapple regarding it's size/weight for your tractor's lift capacity; especially since you are, IIRC, a novice to tractors. You sacrifice what you can lift/carry, (payload) with a heavier rake/grapple on the end of your FEL. The capacity of your FEL's lift is reduced by the weight of the grapple, plus your load carried in it. The highest weight you can theoretically lift is at the FEL's pins. Your rake choice at 60" with grapple, is over 400#s. It is mounted in front of the pins, so your capacity is reduced even further.
Here's what I suggest. Consider getting the 48" rake and grapple combo at 48" it is lighter, smaller to maneuver around objects, likely just as strong as the 60" unit, (same metal and thickness of the tines, etc.), I suspect, but it does not limit your payload as much, and would likely cost less too.
For instance my GR-20 Log Grapple, made by Igland, in Finland, weighs 350#s off the top of my head, and is much smaller footprint than a rake in width, only 24" or so, but it is also less capacity drain on my DK-40, which has a FEL capacity of around 2800#s! It is intended for logs primarily, which is what I use it for. It's definitely not a rake, but it does what I need it to do, and serves me well.
I'd check what capacity you have, on your FEL; what you intend to do with it primarily, and possibly discuss it further with your dealer as to what he thinks would suit you best. PM me if you want to discuss further.
Also, do you have front mounted hydraulic lines with the tractor to run your fork/grapple? Looks like you will need them...
Hope this helps.
