Grapple Loader Grapple Upgrade

JoelT · Apr 13, 2004

I bit the bullet (BIG bullet) and bought a 4310 stick w/ reverser yesterday to replace my old TO20 Ferguson. Thought I'd get it today but a once available 4in1 bucket was sold and now they're looking. Question though is - It seems added controls for grapples and 4in1's are placed on the right next to the FEL control. I'd think on the left would give easier two hand operation. Am I missing something?

Thanks

Joel

jinman · Apr 13, 2004

Wayne, with that cylinder hooked up so far out on the grapple, you must have tremendous grip. Have you ever unintentionally crushed anything? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Wayne_Freeman · Apr 13, 2004

I suppose you could mount the controls wherever they work best for you. This thing could certainly crunch an object but all I have done so far is pick up all those fallen limbs on the property. Those were those limbs I dreaded messing with!

Boiler74 · Apr 13, 2004

Looks like we have the same grapple - except mine is painted green! Got mine off ebay as well. Works great, but I've already bent mine a little. Got a little aggressive, and bent one of the grapple tines out just a little. But it works great. I ran lines back to my rear SCV, and it's second nature now to pick up large limbs and small trees. Took out a lot of fence the other day, and it made picking up the rolled up fence a breeze.

Now if I could only figure out how to attach my chainsaw to the FEL, I'd have it made.

J.

KiotiJohn · Apr 13, 2004

Wayne, does the grapple get in the way of loading dirt, etc. in any way? Looks like it might not be up and out of the way when going into a pile. Also, I'd like to make sure of how you attached it. It's the grapple on channel on the bucket, right? Thanks, John

Wayne_Freeman · Apr 13, 2004

The grapple raises high enough to be clear for loading dirt but it might be in the way of obstacles. You can take it off with three pins and two quick disconnects. The channel iron is under the top of the loader because the top of the loader is really not that strong. Here is a pic of the 4" channel iron.

KiotiJohn · Apr 13, 2004

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The channel iron is under the top of the loader because the top of the loader is really not that strong. Here is a pic of the 4" channel iron. )</font> Okay, so is that a piece of wood under the actual grapple? John

Wayne_Freeman · Apr 13, 2004

Yep, that is two pieces of 1" oak spacers. They may or may not be permanent. In the full down position right now the grapple is about 3" below the loader lip. Obviously with the spacers out it would be 5". Probably not that significant either way.