Lightweight Root Grapple

[Luke'sScreenName]

Luke, do you use it on your MX4800? Or did you get it for your Case 680B?

I've just had a 3rd function installed on my Kioti 4510HSTcab. The dealer had a very nice, barely-used CID skid-steer "X-treme grapple rake" that they'd just picked up. Offered it to me for just $2000, but it weighs 900 lbs. Good deal, but both I and they thought it would be way too much for my tractor, even with FEL capacity of 2761 lbs at the pins at full height.

I'm thinking along the lines of the OP in terms of overall weight, because it affects maneuverability and center of mass, in addition to net lift capacity. From my research so far, the upgraded EA Wicked Root Grapple v.2.0 at 400+ lbs looks like a pretty good match for me. Haven't decided yet on 72" or 66", or dual vs. single lid. Need to get back to this and round up again with Travis.

Yes, with the MX4800 grubbing granite and truly a lot of abuse.

Land Pride SGC1572

Lighter would be nice but I don't think I could give up durability. I don't that the beefier EA grapple would be insufficient.
If it was just brush, lighter would definitely be ok.

1/2" grade 80 steel.
I'll add a pic of the damage shortly.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Nothing catastrophic.

 

[JBjunior]

I ordered the EA 50" and the WR Long valve. I really thought hard about the valve because I was going to build my own kit, but I have too many projects going on right now so I will eat the cost. Thanks for the information and to Travis at EA.

 

[k0ua]

I ordered the EA 50" and the WR Long valve. I really thought hard about the valve because I was going to build my own kit, but I have too many projects going on right now so I will eat the cost. Thanks for the information and to Travis at EA.

Let us know how it works out for your needs. Some pics are always nice. Happy grappling.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I ordered the EA 50" and the WR Long valve. I really thought hard about the valve because I was going to build my own kit, but I have too many projects going on right now so I will eat the cost. Thanks for the information and to Travis at EA.

Thank you for the business. You're gonna LOVE it!!
Travis

 

[JBjunior]

Let us know how it works out for your needs. Some pics are always nice. Happy grappling.

I got the W.R. Long valve kit installed today (it arrived almost immediately). Waiting on the grapple bucket to arrive so I can verify which wire is "up" or "down" so that I don't have to re-wire. It was a straight forward install from the hydraulics and wiring perspective..... Just waiting on the bucket. I think I should get it the day it ships from EA or the following, since I am only about 3.5 hours away.....

 

[k0ua]

I got the W.R. Long valve kit installed today (it arrived almost immediately). Waiting on the grapple bucket to arrive so I can verify which wire is "up" or "down" so that I don't have to re-wire. It was a straight forward install from the hydraulics and wiring perspective..... Just waiting on the bucket. I think I should get it the day it ships from EA or the following, since I am only about 3.5 hours away.....

Cool. I used mine yesterday to grapple up a bunch of limbs I sawed off. the sawing was hard the clean up was easy and fun!

 

[JBjunior]

Shipped today!

 

[DieselBound]

Too much caffeine?

Nope. If you had several months to sit down for an education you'd understand; but, right here and right now the focus ought to be on purchasing a grapple (and not making excuses for not buying on of the best ones out there).

 

[ovrszd]

Nope. If you had several months to sit down for an education you'd understand; but, right here and right now the focus ought to be on purchasing a grapple (and not making excuses for not buying on of the best ones out there).

So you think you know something about military service that would take me months to learn?

 

[JBjunior]

All is good, DieselBound's passion is well received, even if expressed abrasively to begin with. I am 60% of the way to retirement, I know a thing or two about military service as well.

 

[JBjunior]

Delivered today. I put it to work this morning and will be doing lots with it for a while.

 

[Threepoint]

Congrats! I realize it's only been 25 minutes, but remember: No pic, it didn't happen.

 

[JBjunior]

 

[prichard]

Awesome. Congrats.

 

[Snowback]

Nice! You're going to love that grapple! I don't know how I got along with out one. A light but strong EA Wicked grapple on a SCUT or CUT is worth it's weight in silver when it comes to doing work in the woods. (Or anywhere else for that matter...)

 

[k0ua]

Looks good. We have the same grapple, and the same canopy on different tractors. I bet you like both.

 

[JBjunior]

Thanks everyone!

Looks good. We have the same grapple, and the same canopy on different tractors. I bet you like both.

I do, the canopy shade is amazing... not sure how I ever got along without it.

 

[DieselBound]

On militarism, yes, on "military service," no.

 

[DieselBound]

All is good, DieselBound's passion is well received, even if expressed abrasively to begin with. I am 60% of the way to retirement, I know a thing or two about military service as well.

:laughing: You did know that abrasives are used to smooth out roughness, right? Glad that you got it all smoothed out! (see, rational thought makes for a better result than emotions!)

Nice grapple, eh? I just finalized the purchase of a new tractor and will be placing my order for the same grapple (also pallet forks).