Grapple Millonzi 60 inch Grapple

[pitt_md]

Well, it arrived yesterday and I picked it up today.

Here are some initial pics of the setup and install. I also took a picture of the first tryout of the grapple; picking up an 8 foot railroad tie. It wasn't much of a problem.

I will be using it to clear lots of dead and down trees.

I will get some pictures of it being used for some real work in a few days when I take the rig up to my ranch for the spring and summer.

I am in the process of ordering a 60"LD Millonzi grapple to use on my MX5000/LA852. Looking at the pictures it appears that you have the same 4 pin attachment system that my loader uses. Did Millonzi send you a diagram to fill out the specs for your 4 pin attachment system? Looks like I have to make a trip back home and get a bunch of dimensions...
How do you like yours so far? Have you had a chance to use it very much?

 

[R_Walter]

Millonzi did not send me a diagram or anything. I just told them I have the Skid Steer-style Quick Attach on my 854 loader and that is all they need to know. The 60 inch grapple hooked up just fine. Took all of 10 minutes including attaching the hoses as well as mounting the grapple to the loader arms.

I used it some in the last couple of days. Probably cleared off most of the slash piled up on 2 acres or so. Got a whole bunch more to do.

I'm glad I got the 60 inch and not the 48 inch. The twin cylinder design is definitely preferable for my use. And, the extra 12 inches is nice to have for grabbing and holding more.

 

[IslandTractor]

I am in the process of ordering a 60"LD Millonzi grapple to use on my MX5000/LA852. Looking at the pictures it appears that you have the same 4 pin attachment system that my loader uses. Did Millonzi send you a diagram to fill out the specs for your 4 pin attachment system? Looks like I have to make a trip back home and get a bunch of dimensions...
How do you like yours so far? Have you had a chance to use it very much?

Is there some reason you do not want to use a quick attach system? They are more convenient if you intend to switch back and forth between the bucket and grapple. Takes about 3 minutes to change/hook up the grapple with universal (skid steer) quick attach versus about 15 minutes or so if you need to remove and line up the pin system. Having the QA also allows you to use other implements like forks and tree booms.

Having said that, the pin mount system costs about $100-150 more than the QA version but does save you the cost of the adapter (not sure what Kubota charges but third party QA adapters cost anywhere from $300-700). There is no difference functionally although the pin system does save you the added weight (and hence lowered lift capacity) of the QA adapter (usually about 80-100lbs).

 

[pitt_md]

Is there some reason you do not want to use a quick attach system? They are more convenient if you intend to switch back and forth between the bucket and grapple. Takes about 3 minutes to change/hook up the grapple with universal (skid steer) quick attach versus about 15 minutes or so if you need to remove and line up the pin system. Having the QA also allows you to use other implements like forks and tree booms.

Having said that, the pin mount system costs about $100-150 more than the QA version but does save you the cost of the adapter (not sure what Kubota charges but third party QA adapters cost anywhere from $300-700). There is no difference functionally although the pin system does save you the added weight (and hence lowered lift capacity) of the QA adapter (usually about 80-100lbs).

You have a good point IslandTractor. I didn't consider the cost of the adapter and I will be needing to use both a lot in the coming days. Hmm maybe I better call Millonzi and change that order...

 

[Charlesaf3]

get the quick attach for your tractor. Seriously. Its essential. You'll thank me. I think it should be the standard system.

 

[pitt_md]

get the quick attach for your tractor. Seriously. Its essential. You'll thank me. I think it should be the standard system.

I agree...I have the dealer trying to track one down for me as I type this. I just cringe at the amount of money required to set this up...If I was a bit younger I would forgo all this stuff and do things the hard way but I have a few to many miles on to even consider it. Just like my dad...when he had four sons living on his farm he had junk equipment that required everything to be done by hand. When we all left the nest he had really nice tractors with cabs and all the finer attachments...

 

[Charlesaf3]

I believe Kubota and ATI both make them - it wasn't actually all that much for me to have put on. A few hundred dollars. You'll save a bit of it in no special mount cost for the grapple (though your bucket may need to be altered with a blank)

And its so easy to use! One of the few items of tractor manipulation that involves no gruntwork on my part.

 

[IslandTractor]

I believe Millonzi makes a QA adapter too. Horst Welding in Canada makes a very nice unit too.

You might as well order a set of forks while your at it and save on shipping.

I just love spending other peoples money.

 

[pitt_md]

Well...after getting all the prices back to add on the quick attach to my loader and adapting the current bucket plus the remote valve I would be upwards of $2200. I think I will plan my work a little better and just use the existing pins. What a pain this is getting to be!

When I bought my tractor I had no idea I could have got it with a quick attach mounting for the loader. There should be a law against selling loaders without them. Guess I better make another palet on wheels...

I talked to John Millonzi and changed the order for the 3rd time. He was really good about it. He told me he had a lot of Kubota orange paint and would paint my grapple to match the tractor.

 

[Charlesaf3]

2200 sounds really high. I don't think I understand - are you getting a new remote for the grapple, or do you have one?

You might want to ask millonzi about their price for a QA.

I spent something like 850 for a QA and a remote, and another 100 to modify my bucket.