If you have found one for $450.00 please let me know where. I have priced log grapples in the past and have never seen one at that price. This unit is built strong but light. Weighs about 200 lbs I would guess. I still neet to attach the PT quick attach but I will probably just have it welded right over the original plate. Maybe not though, I could save weight by removing the plate, but not to much. Pricing was $1500
No problems w/fire or really anything. Sweet machine.
By the way, anyone know what the small box does on the grapple bucket? It has the hydraulic hoses going in and out I presume.