I just don’t think the wait time is necessary. Buying good ole fashioned American made products isn’t hard to do for this type of equipment. I have no doubt EA makes a fine product, but so does a lot of companies. I’m certain another company won’t outlast my grapple, because mine will last as long as I need it. Good luck
Grapple need grapple advice
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MechanicalGuy
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I do like the three hinges that the EA grapple has, my Land Pride only has 2 hinges, so I know three is stronger, but my Land Pride really does look to be very strong, probably moreso than my tractor, but it might not be made in the USA.
Rmart30
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I would rather break a grapple then break my tractor. Id rather have the grapple as the weak link if there was going to be one.
flashpuppy
Silver Member
My MTL has been fantastic. A thousand bucks, delivered, for a 66 inch dual lid. On my M7040, probably being used too hard, it has survived amazingly well to date. Am getting ready to order another one for a skid steer that is on the way.
Smokeydog
Elite Member
Not everyone needs a commercial quality grapple. The little things like, hydraulic fittings selection, type of steel, gussets, welding, design are little appreciated until you use one over time. Not having to fix equipment is important for my bottom line and enjoyment. Have enough friends who buy based on price or convenience wanting me to fix their broken equipment.
mopardude318
Platinum Member
I’d wait for an EA Wicked Grapple! A couple of months is no time at all. That’s about what I waited for my grapple as well from them. I waited almost 6 months for my Fit-Right top-n-tilt cylinders as well. 
OP
Pokeboater
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it looks like it doesn't close all the way. What keeps small logs from sliding out?
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Pokeboater
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It looks like it doesn't close all the way. How do you keep small logs from sliding out?
Rmart30
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it closes just as any other brand of long bottom grapple with dual lids Ive used and thats probably close to a dozen different manufacturers. Top tines and bottom tines will touch when closed all the way.
If you are comparing it to a clamshell type its different. Long bottoms cradle more, short bottom clamp more to hold load. For what I do with a grapple I personally do not care for short bottoms for brush and cleanup work. If its any kinda of rotten or dry when you crush it to hold it with a short bottom you break the bundle into many pieces and loose a lot and make a mess. I compare a long bottom to like using a pitchfork on loose stuff. You can pick up a big pile of a lot of loose stuff with a pitchfork going under and cradling it.
If you are talking about moving small log that it doesnt come all the way down onto to clamp its easy... you just get it on the bottom tines and tilt back. Close lids and go.
Smokeydog
Elite Member
My 20+ year old long bottom, dual lid, skid steer grapple tines don’t touch but bypass. T1 steel, 72” and cost $2,200 then. Moved mountains of brush and trees.
The new 54” dual lid wicked grapple is better for the B26. Weighs half as much, tines close together. With hst can easily pick up a fist size rock or twig. Cost almost as much.
Pleasure to use.
The new 54” dual lid wicked grapple is better for the B26. Weighs half as much, tines close together. With hst can easily pick up a fist size rock or twig. Cost almost as much.
Pleasure to use.