Looking for advice on adding a grapple to a sturdy set of forks I have. I have a buddy who can weld, cut steel, etc. and was thinking of going with The Thumb, or something like it. It will be used for moving brush and occasionally logs on a 32 acre farmette.
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However it looks like the back plate might need to be cut.
Anyone have any experience with either of the slip on ones in the links below? The unit basically just slips on.
Tractor Fork And Forklift Mount Brush Grapple

Adjustable Pallet Fork Add-A-Grapple - Precision Manufacturing

Any downside to the slip on ones that anyone an think of? Does anyone know anything about the reputation of the two companies?
Gallery

However it looks like the back plate might need to be cut.
Anyone have any experience with either of the slip on ones in the links below? The unit basically just slips on.
Tractor Fork And Forklift Mount Brush Grapple

Adjustable Pallet Fork Add-A-Grapple - Precision Manufacturing

Any downside to the slip on ones that anyone an think of? Does anyone know anything about the reputation of the two companies?