New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!

   / New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!
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#103  
Tom in Michigan shows off the Wicked 60's gripping power with his Kubota MX5800!
*shared to the EA Channel

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   / New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!
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#105  
Our Wicked rake style grapples originally featured bolted in runners, but no evidence of anyone removing them was ever seen. Recently, we changed it to the most impressive lower tube you've ever seen on a grapple. It is a thick walled DOM tube which is truly a strength gaining, Wicked rigid improvement! Don't settle for less. This is now found on the 150 pound 48" BX Wicked, 200 pound Wicked 55, 400 pound Wicked 60 and 660 pound Wicked 66.

As always, we are constantly enhancing improving our products, even if true problems aren't present. This is a prime example!!
Travis

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   / New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!! #106  
Our Wicked rake style grapples originally featured bolted in runners, but no evidence of anyone removing them was ever seen. Recently, we changed it to the most impressive lower tube you've ever seen on a grapple. It is a thick walled DOM tube which is truly a strength gaining, Wicked rigid improvement! Don't settle for less. This is now found on the 150 pound 48" BX Wicked, 200 pound Wicked 55, 400 pound Wicked 60 and 660 pound Wicked 66.

As always, we are constantly enhancing improving our products, even if true problems aren't present. This is a prime example!!
Travis

Before:

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Being that my background is metal fabrication, I’m betting that putting the DOM tube in there as a weld in part vs multiple fabricated and bolted in parts probably cut down some on your fabrication time. Looks very nice by the way!
 
   / New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!
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#107  
A potential customer just asked me a very valid question. On the surface, it sounds like the grapple he's talking about(Land Pride SGC10 Series) could be stronger, but I dug a little deeper...

"Travis EA, what makes the Wicked 60 stronger using 3/8ths metal? The 10 series uses 1/2 inch on the outside and 3/8 in the middle tines."

Land Pride SGC1060

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Wicked 60

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Here is my reply. I didn't take a lot of time to properly word everything. It's a quick assessment, but I think it really separates the two.

Design. End tines are doubled up. Doubled up center mounted hinge point, greasable pivot points, and the thickest walled DOM round tube you've ever seen on a grapple running through the lower tines to prevent bending. Each lid tines extends to the 2nd lid tube instead of just welding a triangle on the leading tube like the LP. We even take it a step further and gusset them, which provides extra insurance against bending. Our way is stronger and will also hold onto small and/or loose debris more efficiently. Even our front lid tube is DOM. Solid, continuous welds. Serrated upper and lower teeth for gripping and ripping. The #Wicked60 is 400 pounds, which is simply ideal for the more capable L series and MX series machines. If L series owners are more concerned with maximizing lift capacity, they can back down to our 200 pound #Wicked55, which shares most of the same Wicked 60 features I just outlined. This is just a quick, brief observation. Oh, you can also get it in Kubota Orange!!

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This pic shows you how much more enclosure, strength and rigidity the lid tines provide. Check out the freakish DOM tube out front!

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Another freakish DOM tube provides strength to the lower tines and also serves as a depth gauge when you want to push it through the ground to remove vines, surface roots, rocks, etc. Each one of these tubes costs us over $80. The way they're machined is precise and it results in a slick finish comparable to a blued gun barrel, so we must put them in the lathe and scuff the finish so paint will stick. Costly materials and extra labor, but the end result is worth it to us because our customers deserve the best.

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   / New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!
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#108  
Exciting stuff here, guys! The very first pics of a Wicked 60 grapple rake on a Rural King tractor were just shared in the EA Channel Group!!

Kenneth's tractor is an RK55 and his first impression is as follows: "Wicked 60 is here and well worth the wait! This thing is built like a tank!"

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   / New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!
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#109  
The Rural King tractor is actually an RK37. I am unable to edit the post!
Travis
 
 

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