How to Grapple without a Grapple - Pictures please

[dragoneggs]

That guy is about the dumbest guy have ever seen. What did he expect to happen when he climbed on top of the tree and attempt to shake it down?

Hate to wish ill will on anybody but thinking this guy is in the running for a Darwin Award.

 

[Gittyup]

Many options: toothbar, chain-on or clamp-on forks, QA or bolt-on forks, a modified carry-all on the 3pt hitch, a long rope to tie up a huge pile and then drag it. If I were spending money to do something, the bolt-on (to bucket) grapple would get high consideration since I don't have a QA setup and it is very reasonably priced. A bolt-on with tooth-bar might be very versatile for rooting, and you keep the bucket capability for loose material. I already have the toothbar. Love how it gives more capacity while protecting the bucket edge.

 

[dragoneggs]

Many options: toothbar, chain-on or clamp-on forks, QA or bolt-on forks, a modified carry-all on the 3pt hitch, a long rope to tie up a huge pile and then drag it. If I were spending money to do something, the bolt-on (to bucket) grapple would get high consideration since I don't have a QA setup and it is very reasonably priced. A bolt-on with tooth-bar might be very versatile for rooting, and you keep the bucket capability for loose material. I already have the toothbar. Love how it gives more capacity while protecting the bucket edge.

Yep love my Piranha tooth bar... undoubtably the best addition to my BX. Any suggestion on bolt on grapple products, experiences?

 

[KYKub]

I'm thinking the stump guy should be buying lottery tickets. In every instance, the best possible outcome occurred for him. Really, was there a scenario where he didn't get hurt if he was successful in toppling the stump WHILE ON TOP OF IT? His utter incompetence probably saved his skin. When he sobers up he'll be thankful that a sore knee was the only damage.

 

[KYKub]

OK, I admit it...I was a little disappointed he didn't ride the stump down as it fell...

 

[4570Man]

It appears my YouTube link didn't work. I'll try again later.

 

[Gittyup]

Sorry. I don't own one and haven't used one. So, can't comment or recommend. There are only a few options, as I understand it, like ATI. But, I'm sure if you search for "bolt-on grapple" you'll find some good info on makers and performance. If used with a toothbar, probably need to pay attention to tooth spacing verse grapple claw to ensure they mesh without interference. I would carefully measure the tooth locations and check with grapple maker on adjusting spacing to ensure no interference. I think the Piranhas are a bit different than traditional toothbars, though. I prefer the long teeth of a traditional toothbar, but depends on intended uses.

 

[mikefromnh]

/delete

Wrong thread.

 

[ovrszd]

Mike, that's very cool!!! Will the claw open far enough to be out the way when using the forks on a stacked pallet for example???

 

[farm boy00]

Moving pulled trees to the burn pile with my grapple-less TORO.

Did not touch them, just slide the brush forks under them.

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How fast does that Toro moved. Always thought that was a interesting built

 

[Xfaxman]

Ground Speed 0-9.5 mph (0-15.3 km/h), infinitely variable. From the brochure.

 

[JMER817]

 

[johndeerkiwi]

Mobile duck hide?

 

[dragoneggs]

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OP here... thanks JMER, still looking for pics on the subject :thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

OP here... thanks JMER, still looking for pics on the subject :thumbsup:

OK, here is a no grapple project, starting with the "no chain" saw.

Needed to remove this cedar tree at the fence line. Too big to pull, too close to the fence to push over.

26' long.

Heavier than expected.

Only have 270 pounds of counterweight.

Went to the shop, added more counterweight. :thumbsup:

No grappled it to the other side of the driveway.

Drove around to the other side, picked it up for better pictures!

 

[dragoneggs]

Thanks, X! Here's a few...

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks, X! Here's a few...

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Yep, impressive, you need a grapple or at least forks. :thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

Well I was curious as to what that 26' tall cedar tree weighed, so I took the crane scale out there.

550 pounds, here it is hanging on the scale.

It is too wide to grapple it down the narrow driveway, so I used the light weight block forks.

Put the forks in the limbs, the bottom of the frame on top of the trunk and curled back.

Backed down the driveway.

Put it on the burn pile.

 

[dirt ditch]

There is a Grappling Fun - picture thread I have been following and enjoying all the great 'claws' but for some of us that cannot legitimately participate in that thread and only drool and dream... I offer this one. Again, pictures appreciated. Sure could've used a grapple. :smiley_aafz:

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I have a grapple for my skid steer but not for my tractor. The forks work really well for moving a large pile of branches if stacked properly. If I don't have the forks with me then a lot of times the bucket will work. Sometimes I chain what I am moving to the hooks on the bucket.

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[kingrace78]

I pulled this cedar digging and lifting with the forks.