Neal's Root Rake Grapple

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Neal\'s Root Rake Grapple

As requested by some, here are a few pictures of my recently built root rake grapple.

It is a real labor saver.

 

[ns_in_tex]

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This one shows size of the closed position.

 

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Open position & the old codger that gets to enjoy it.

 

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It is good for back rakeing or pulling vines out of trees, either down low or up high.

 

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Another full open view

 

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Unmounted front view.

We made stops to clip inplace along with the parking foot, so when it is removed from tractor, it will hold grapple partially open & keep all pressure off hydraulics for easy disconnect and reconnect.

 

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Last shot. Rear view unmounted.

Action shots will have to come later.

Most of the time, I am having too much fun, to waste time taking pictures. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Henro]

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Now that I got my mind out of the freezed "man am I impressed" mode...

All I can think to say is...

Wow, well done!

Great job!

I want one....!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS...if we were related I might also say "I'm proud of your work"... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JerryG]

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Neal,
A really fine job. Looks better than some factory ones, that I have seen. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[NSBound]

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Impressive piece of equipment!! - almost looks like a mediaeval torture device /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Did you design it yourself??? Looks GREAT!!!