My Grapple Project (part 1)

[kubotabilly]

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[kubotabilly]

From inside the lovely cab, poor visibility /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[PineRidge]

Hey you weren't kidding about needing sunglasses to look at that puppy, I think I have sun-burned corneas the light is so bright reflecting from your grapple. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

A nice ending to your project, it looks real good from where I'm sitting. Very professional. I especially like the little touches such as the grease zerks.

Now why not take it out in the field and get us some action shots, make it earn it's keep from this point forward..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You're going to love working with it too. I just came in because I ran out of daylight. Have been moving a large pile of trees that I cut so that one of our employees can use them for firewood this coming winter. Grapples are a blessing in disguise.

 

[kubotabilly]

I took this double stumper out for the neighbor this morning. I drove about 200 yards like this. It just goes to show you that you don't have to crush what you pick up, you just have to hold on to it /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

 

[kubotabilly]

I estimated these stumps to weigh in at around 1200 lbs. No match for the ole' L3430, if fact it's almost warm enough for alittle air in this cab /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bill

 

[kubotabilly]

Finale

Steel cost: $180.00
Hydraulic cost: $200.00
Outside labor: $47.00
Total cost: Priceless /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[kubotabilly]

By the way, I have found use for my old “L” shaped arms ----- A three point, 3 blade subsoiler attachment or an attachment to bury conduit or water lines underground. I can't wait till January and February 06' roll around /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

Bill

 

[kubotabilly]

Mike,
You especially, were a inspiration to me on this project. I watched you post for post on your project and said, I can do that, and with alittle trial and error, I did it. That said, how did we do all these things without the grapple /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif. This I know will be THE most used implement in the barn, not including the mowers /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif. The most time and labor saving device by far. I will post more action shots later in the summer as I get into the log pile.

Bill

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue"> Mike,
You especially, were a inspiration to me on this project. </font>

Awww shucks you got me blushing now Bill....

I've said it before and I'll say it again that's what's so great about this TBN site. Someone else helps me, I help you, you help someone else. It's all about TBN members helping one another. I doesn't get much better than that my friend.

Enjoy that grapple, you made it with your own two hands! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[shoppintractors]

Bill,

Very cool project and nicely done. The shine on the paint is blinding. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I'm wondering if your FEL may have dual personalities. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif The left arm thinks it's a LA513 while the right arm thinks it's a LA723. Am I seeing correctly?

Don