Grapple north american implements vs. wildkat grapple

[Red Horse]

I asked for Anita,
Having met Red Horse this morning and knowing what he paid, I was able to talk about "My friend in Bolton's grapple" (next town to mine).

We talked a little bit about Winter pricing, demand, etc.
I let her know that I know what Red Horse paid for his, without quoting actual numbers at her.

I think I "done good" - good enuf anyway.

Reg,
Glad you got the "deal". I forgot to mentiuon to you that a friend of mine went down to the big equipment auctions in Fla. couple of weeks ago- Lyons, Ritchey Bros Etc. I don't remember which auction, but one of them had a good inventory of Wildkat implements so they must have built up quite an inventory if they were pushing at auctions.

Probably one reason they are willing to sell for less than the posted price.

In any case, safe to say Wildkat got a good deal of business thanks to this website.

Mo Pioneer-they should send you a commission check-at least a hat!

 

[Missouri Pioneer]

I think so too, but no such offer has been made. Nor would they take very much off the pallet forks I'm planning on buying from them. Oh well, I still love my WildKat grapple and use the heck out of it. It's the best deal out there by far.

 

[jotoh]

I researched grapples way too long before I purchased one. NAI simply came through for me. I didn't want 48", { couldn't see any part of the grapple from my Kubota M6800 cab } 60 " would have been heavier than I wanted. I asked for a beefed up 56", 1/2 " everything, third tine { heavily grommeted }. They used times from their 60" root grapple. And, I did not want it heavier than 500lbs.

They accommodated me, big time. Price, $1151.00 Shipping was $150.00 to Maine from way down south. Then, I asked to purchased 20' of hydraulic hose canvas cover to cover all my hoses from rear of tractor to front. They sent it for free. Stella is their excellent sales representative!

I have moved granite rocks that probably shouldn't have been attempted; well over 1500 lbs. { rear wheels 990lbs, each liquid citrus. Two results. Granite rocks were moved and placed quite easily and absolutely no damage or bending.

I have read two schools of thought. No bigger than 48 " { Island Tractor }and another that stated, to " go light and simply heat, bended tines and what-have-you, back in place. Both were well meaning but not totally practical.

TBN provides an excellent service to research product use.
Thank you

I will recommend them highly to anyone.

 

[gumshu]

I'm very happy with my 60" NAI econo. Anita at NAI was a pleasure to work with and I paid $929 last June. It's a pretty sturdy unit and weighs about 425lbs.