Now I Need A Grapple. . .

[Jstpssng]

Yep. . . I really like the system, but having to buy the extra kit is a too much. I just want to make the right grapple decision the first time. I am very pleased with the MX5400, and I want to get a quality grapple as well.

Guys that have the EA speak highly of them. I have a MTL which is a bit heavier but was only half the price. You also might look at Land Pride (made by Kubota). When I was looking they were priced comparable to the EA. I went with a wider grapple, but all it really does for me is add another 50 lbs of weight.

 

[kenmac]

I just want to make the right grapple decision the first time. I am very pleased with the MX5400, and I want to get a quality grapple as well.

I have been very pleased with my EA grapple. Like I mentioned before. I did have an issue not long after I bought it. EA paid for return shipping back to them, made the repairs, then shipping back to me.
Would another company say it was my fault and say the repairs are on me ?
I don't know, but I know what those at EA did, and they did the right thing..

I run it on my CX 105 and it has held up to that beast !

Excellent customer service !

 

[k0ua]

Boy Howdy I am really finding out things I didn't know, I didn't know. Here are the connections they put on. I am assuming these are the correct fittings.
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Yep, those look fine, now just tell the grapple supplier you need a male and a female AG also known as ISO-5675 also known as Pioneer.

 

[4570Man]

I've been reading the info on the Faver website. I like what I'm reading. What grapple model is that on you M59

I think it’s an SCX 62”. BTW a Favor grapple doesn’t come with hoses to hook to your machine. I felt like it should’ve but since it was a fantastic product otherwise I’m not worried about that.

 

[m1garand762]

The best thing you could do is to call travis and get a quote. From experience dealing with him he will work with you on shipping. I have many ea manufacturered implements and the quality can not be beat. They are worth the wait

So, when looking at the EA Attachments I see two grapples. . . Wicked Root Grapple for Compact Tractors and right next to it, Wicked Root Grapple for Large Compact and Utility tractors. I assume, for my MX5400 I would need the Large Compact and Utility Tractor version. The choice there is 55" and 72". There is no 60". Would 55" work just as well as 60".

Also, I know this has been hashed out on many forums, but the Free Shipping within the continental US is bogus, as I am 150 miles outside of their radius and I don't live in Mexico:smiley_aafz:. Am I to assume it is full shipping cost anywhere outside the shipping radius?

Thanks for the info so far.

 

[LD1]

I got a tomahawk grapple. Good match for my MX and I havent destroyed it yet.

They were one of the most affordable when I was looking.....And a local shop stocks their products too:thumbsup:

Tomahawk Attachments :: Tomahawk 66" One-Cylinder Brush Grapple

 

[mred2]

If you call EA, they will also help as the what type of grapple. Root or root rake, etc. Look at their site and they list several types of grapples with different widths. They know their products and what they were made for. Advise here is very good, but it doesn't cost anything for their advise. All accounts here is that they are great to work with.

 

[jonsstihl]

it appears the artillian uses a diverter so that you can move each lid independently. I don't see where that would be useful. I think you could get the artillian without the diverter and plumb the two lids to the same circuit so they are both controlled by the same switch.

 

[fried1765]

I'll second that.. A EA wicked 60'' grapple is one tough grapple.

@ only 400 # it's most likely the lightest grapple on the market in the 60'' size

Why does weight matter ? A heavier grapple reduces lift capacity

It ain't cheap but If you want a strong build grapple, you won't find a better one

People like them so much, there is most likely a 2-3 month wait


customer service is second to none. I when I had an issue with my grapple. They paid shipping back to their plant, made repairs, and paid shipping back to me,

Does any other grapple manufacture do that ?

Like everything else, it depends on how much use you expect to have for a grapple.
I love EA products, but the EA 60" Wicked root grapple is $2650.
In my case, the bottom teeth on that grapple were not a design I felt would work well for ripping vines out of trees/bushes.
In addition, I will only use a grapple occasionally, since I have EA forks, a bucket, ratchet rake, and a very capable 11' dig hoe.

I bought a 60" root grapple from Mid State Attachments (Denton NC) for $1152.
Certainly not nearly as precisely made as EA stuff, but still, seemingly very capable.
It does not have any zerk fittings at the wear points, but I will remedy that, for just a very few additional $.

$1152 v/s $2650 is a $1502 difference, and as above, the EA tooth design was not acceptable for my use anyway.
The EA grapple weighs 400#, while my grapple weighs 500#.
Not a big difference for my Kubota L48TLB.

BTW: Mid State Attachments shipped me the wrong grapple first.
No problem!
They paid return shipping, and immediately shipped the correct model.
GREAT folks to deal with!
Maybe it is in the North Carolina water?

 

[jezreel]

Okey Doke. . . I called EA and talked to Travis. Really nice guy and very helpful. Learned a lot from a short conversation. Not knowing what I don't know, I kinda focused on the Wicked Root Grapple with the dual lids and long bottom tines, but after talking to Travis, I believe I am leaning more toward the Wicked Root RAKE Grapple. Grabbing brush, logs and pulling vines out of trees seem to be in the wheelhouse of the first one mentioned.

I like the EA a lot, but as Fried1765 and others mention, there are other grapples out there that will do the job and at an easier price point.

Shipping would be $35 to get it to my pick-up point. But 10 Weeks Out! ! ! I'd love to have a business that was that busy.