Tatro / WR Long grapple combo install

[jinman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( What is the opinion on these grapples that are much narrower than the bucket? )</font>

I like the small grapple with my rock bucket. I can pull the pins and snatch the jaws and cylinder off because they just weigh around 50 lb. Also, I have yet to find anything I can't clamp down on enough to lift with my narrow jaw including rocks that were so big my loader would hardly lift them. I didn't want to do a lot of welding, so buying the grapple as-is was ideal for me. For someone else, they may completely different needs and abilities. You just have to suit your own situation and use. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Oleozz]

. Is there any reason to make a cover plate to protect the hydraulic cylinder and lines like I've seen on some models?


I like the idea of the cover plate on a grapple, seems to give it additional protection when moving brush around.

 

[Oleozz]

. Is there any reason to make a cover plate to protect the hydraulic cylinder and lines like I've seen on some models?


I like the idea of the cover plate on a grapple, seems to give it additional protection when moving brush around.

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks, I like the 48" grapple too.

In my opinion the cylinder covers are overkill, although they do lend some additional protection.

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks, I like the 48" grapple too.

In my opinion the cylinder covers are overkill, although they do lend some additional protection.

 

[3RRL]

tlbuser,
Thanks for the link, that may persuade me to make my own? Although I did email Andy Tatro. I gave him my bucket information(dimensions) and his first reply was to ask additonal questions but noted that for my 72" bucket his cost would be "much more" for some reason /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif So I'll see what he comes up with before I decide which way to go.

 

[3RRL]

tlbuser,
Thanks for the link, that may persuade me to make my own? Although I did email Andy Tatro. I gave him my bucket information(dimensions) and his first reply was to ask additonal questions but noted that for my 72" bucket his cost would be "much more" for some reason /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif So I'll see what he comes up with before I decide which way to go.

 

[Highbeam]

I sent him an email too, yesterday in the early afternoon. We can compare notes when he replies. I used the email address off of Pineridge's site so I hope that was valid.

 

[Highbeam]

I sent him an email too, yesterday in the early afternoon. We can compare notes when he replies. I used the email address off of Pineridge's site so I hope that was valid.

 

[3RRL]

Joe,
I used the email addres that Jim posted htatro@bwsys.net and he responded to me. Now I'm waiting for the other stuff...price and delivery. I sent him some photos and measurements fo my bucket.