Seeking the best matched grapple for ToolCat 5600 to move branch piles to centralized burn sites, load 12 ft to 16 ft logs onto firewood processor deck and log trailer, manage logs on landing, move rocks for stonewall reconstruction, grubbing new landings, trails and wildlife openings. Have considered several brands. Most are oversized with respect to width and weight for a ToolCat. Focusing on those made by Blue Diamond and Everything Attachments. Availability is limited, and manufacturing and delivery is seriously backed up. Any recommendations regarding best manufacturer or a specific grapple?
Light Brush and Root Grapple for ToolCat
- Thread starter TCRanger
- Start date
- Views: 3287
Xfaxman
Super Star Member
- Joined
- Feb 8, 2013
- Messages
- 12,885
- Location
- Guthrie, OK
- Tractor
- Toolcat 5610 G - Bobcat V417 - TORO+Loader
Both of those are good companies.
With 4 wheel steering, I would not be concerned with it being too wide. I have used the 72 inch bucket several times with no problems.
Here is one I just learned about: ES 66" Brush Grapple 2 cylinder skid steer brush grapple FREE SHIPPING | eBay
With 4 wheel steering, I would not be concerned with it being too wide. I have used the 72 inch bucket several times with no problems.
Here is one I just learned about: ES 66" Brush Grapple 2 cylinder skid steer brush grapple FREE SHIPPING | eBay
the old grind
Elite Member
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2012
- Messages
- 4,412
- Location
- Mid-Michigan
- Tractor
- NH T-1520 HST, NH TC33DA HST, Case DX26 HST, .Terramite T5C, . NH L785
I've done what the OP suggests with a 48" SSQA grapple on a FEL with < 1k lbs lift capacity. (light for its strength) Picking up more than one 8-12" dia log at a time can be a bear. Three at a time even 4" almost requires a ground operator to guide them under the lid. It's a great sod skimmer/lifter too, not taking more bite than my CUT can 'push'. I got mine from MIE and wouldn't trade it for anything. (can you say 'custom shop'?)
IMO the narrow width is more of a boon than a handicap, and not just to keep weight down. Ya gotta balance the load to not tip the machine anyway. Less width makes it easier to tell when I get that right. Note that the lid cylinder anchorage is part of a tooth extension and well braced/supported from the back. btw, I don't recall the price. I only had to pay it once and this will be the fifth straight Summer it'll stay on until snow falls. I'll bend a loader arm before I bend/bust my grapple.
www.miemachinery.com
IMO the narrow width is more of a boon than a handicap, and not just to keep weight down. Ya gotta balance the load to not tip the machine anyway. Less width makes it easier to tell when I get that right. Note that the lid cylinder anchorage is part of a tooth extension and well braced/supported from the back. btw, I don't recall the price. I only had to pay it once and this will be the fifth straight Summer it'll stay on until snow falls. I'll bend a loader arm before I bend/bust my grapple.
PRODUCTS | miemachinerydivision
www.miemachinery.com
Attachments
I have a 68" Jenkins grapple:
jenkinsironandsteel.com
Very well built. It will take far more abuse than a Toolcat can give it. On the 68", I did have to remount the inner hose attachment points (the bobtach arms tried to crush the hoses) and tie the central hoses vertical to keep them out of trouble when curled fully back.
The company (and owner) that builds them is very responsive - sent me parts and new hoses after my toolcat smashed the first hose in the bobtach before I caught it. And I quote "if you break my grapple on a toolcat, I'll give you a new one"
Skeleton Rock & Brush Grapple | Jenkins Iron & Steel
The Jenkins Skeleton Rock and Brush Grapple is the most versatile grapple that we produce to withstand the abuse of the most powerful skid loaders.
jenkinsironandsteel.com
The company (and owner) that builds them is very responsive - sent me parts and new hoses after my toolcat smashed the first hose in the bobtach before I caught it. And I quote "if you break my grapple on a toolcat, I'll give you a new one"