Here we go again.....Grapple

[nasdaqsam]

Hey folks,

Been busy so haven't posted to much.

Well, she is at the fabricators again. This time for a grapple. It should be done by the end of the week. And I just got my permit to work on the beach from the D.E.C. so good timing.

What I have had to purchase so far.

I went with the Elec/hydraulic kit that WRLong sells. It is a bit expensive but WOW what a slick operation this is. Easy (I mean real easy) installation. I had maybe an hour into it including the wiring. It comes with a mounting plate and all needed hoses, including the QD to cylinder ones needed to actually run the grapple. That was a surprise to see in the kit.

Piston. I went back to Surpluscenter for this. Great company. I am using a 1 1/2" X 6" throw cylinder.

Everything else is custom from the fabricator. I left this one up to him. I gave him picturs of every grapple I could find and said have a ball.

Should have pics by the end of the week. While it was there we did a little modifying on the thumb to correct some minor issues and the rest of the hydraulic pieces and hoses just came in so I can finish that also.

For those of you just tuning in. This is for a Kubota BX23.

 

[VT_Kioti]

Don't forget the pictures when you get it back. The WR Long setup is a great way to go. You get a very professional look when it is mounted.
You will find the grapple will open a whole new area of what can be done with the tractor. And the great thing is two hoses and three pins and it is off for dirt work. Pretty slick.
Looking forward to the picts.

Al

 

[nasdaqsam]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Don't forget the pictures when you get it back. The WR Long setup is a great way to go. You get a very professional look when it is mounted.
You will find the grapple will open a whole new area of what can be done with the tractor. And the great thing is two hoses and three pins and it is off for dirt work. Pretty slick.
Looking forward to the picts.

Al

)</font>Al,

We used just the hydraulics from WRLong and are building the actual grapple. It will be quick discoonect style though. I will be putting pics up as soon as I get it back

Take Care

 

[PineRidge]

/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Did somebody say grapple? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

OK you have my attention now. Take lots of pictures including those of the WR Long kit so that we can all get a better idea of your project as it progresses.

The grapple will open up a whole new set of things that you'll be able to do once it's in operation.

In my opinion the addition of a bucket grapple was the most valuable change that we made to our rig bar none, and I think you will feel the same once you have had a chance to use yours.

 

[nasdaqsam]

Mike,

Oh ya, the grapple is going to be sweet (assuming it works when we are done /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif). It's funny, I am building it for a specific use but have since seen many areas it will come in handy.

 

[PineRidge]

Well if you do come up against a brick wall for some reason, and need some extra help just yell. There are more than a few TBN members that have 1st hand knowledge on this subject that will be more than willing to help you out.

 

[nasdaqsam]

A couple of preliminary pics. Building stage. Grapple closed.

 

[nasdaqsam]

Grapple Open

 

[nasdaqsam]

Electric / Hydraulic valve shot

 

[nasdaqsam]

Same valve different angle