The Claw Rocks!

[IslandTractor]

I do want to ask.... Did I offend you?.

Not in the least. I just kept my reply short so as to keep with my stated intention of minimizing any religious discussion. Honestly, no offence taken.

 

[DaryleD]

Island,
I'm glad to hear it.

Keving, sorry to hijack the thread. Enjoy that awesome grapple!!!!!

 

[toddler]

The chosen rake is ideal for the usage in mind . I have the Quick Attach Talon which has too much tyne leverage over the crowd rams to be really good at stick raking although it is great for everything else . As discussed in the other grapple thread we had going , the Quick Claw has shorter vertical tynes and rakes well , whilst not overpowering the crowd rams and opening the relief valve in the control bank .

Gotta ask, Iron Horse. How big is that dirt bike? Because if it's adult sized, that grapple is HUGE! Can we see a picture with a person in it for reference?

Thanks,
Todd

 

[Eagleview]

G'day Todd , yes it's a monster . I can drop it over a wooden pallet and pick it up . These are the only other pics i have and my camera is not here . It is a full size bike , the shot from the front with the 100hp tractor as the backdrop will give you an idea on size . I can thoroughly recomend the product , this one is a "little" heavy for a CUT as it has 3/4" T1 tynes (tines) and weighs 600kg's . It can smash a sandstone boulder with the grab . Talk to Lane at Quick Attach for smaller sizes .

 

[IslandTractor]

G'day Todd , yes it's a monster .... I can thoroughly recomend the product , this one is a "little" heavy for a CUT as it has 3/4" T1 tynes (tines) and weighs 600kg's .

And, representing the Bantamweight class. ....the mini-me 48" light duty Millonzi grapple with 3/8 inch mild steel tines weighing in at 130 kg (285lbs). Here pictured working on a 21hp tractor.

 

[Eagleview]

I just showed my tractor your photos . Im not sure but i think it got a little horny .

 

[IslandTractor]

I just showed my tractor your photos . Im not sure but i think it got a little horny .

Maybe we should be matchmakers and introduce them to see what happens. Let's meet half way, say in Hawaii. What happens when you mix blue and orange tractor genes?

 

[toddler]

http://www.mangemerde.com/wp-photos/20070331-142001-1.jpg

 

[IslandTractor]

http://www.mangemerde.com/wp-photos/20070331-142001-1.jpg

In that case I will be looking for some birth control.

 

[jk96]

We'll, the comments peaked my interest so I found their website to take a peek. The only mention of religion I found was when I clicked on their mission statement, and have to say after reading

"Erskine Attachments is a business in ministry dedicated to the call of enlarging God’s kingdom and being ambassadors of Jesus Christ. Our company exists to support, encourage, and equip the marketplace community to utilize Biblical Principles in their everyday lives. We desire to be good corporate stewards to our customers, employees, vendors, and the community. "

I don't feel very offended. Just makes me realize that my planned trip to church in the morning on Easter Sunday is the first trip to church in awhile and something I need to work on. Everyone have a wonderfull Easter, enjoy the family, and slow down and look around for a minute. You just might realize we have an awful lot to be thankful for in this country. The right to put any wording in our mission statement we darn well please being one of them.

 

[toddler]

Hey JK,

It doesn't offend me either.

However, I think it's safe to say that nobody is going to go, "oh, religious people, I'm shopping someplace else." It's also a safe bet that some people might say, "Oh, I want to support this company." Because of that statement. I'm sure the company knows it, and I suspect it's a large part of their motivation in putting the "mission statement" on their website.

So to me at least, it feels like they are using their religious beliefs as advertising. I don't feel religion should not be used as a business tactic. It cheapens it. Again, just my feelings. Company's products look awsome so I'd buy from them.

Todd

 

[jk96]

It's also a safe bet that some people might say, "Oh, I want to support this company." Because of that statement. I'm sure the company knows it, and I suspect it's a large part of their motivation in putting the "mission statement" on their website.

Toddler, I don't know the company so I'm not sure if this is thier motivation or not, but point well made and another view on the issue that I had not thought of. I guess in today's society it would not surprise me to see this type of tactic used, as sad as it would be if it were indeed the case.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Just wanted to share a couple of photos of my favorite attachment. I've had the "claw" for about a month now and have been very impressed with how much you can actually accomplish in a short period of time. Knocking over trees, pulling roots and root balls, moving brush piles are a breeze.

Today, I used my claw, made by a company called Pirannha for the first time.

Absolutely, I figure it would have taken me a month using a chain saw and a standard front end loader to do what I did with this tool today.

The Pirannha is made with a solid lower side similar to a bucket but with no sides.

My wife and I bought our property about a month ago or so and there are a lot of logs and tree tops laying around from being logged at some time. I wanted to clean up this debris prior to fencing in for pastures.

 

[UpstateSC_Papi]

QTRHRS!

Congrats on the property!

Any pics of the Pirannha in action or a link to site?

Michael

 

[QRTRHRS]

QTRHRS!

Congrats on the property!

Any pics of the Pirannha in action or a link to site?

Michael

Thanks! I did not come up with anything doing a search on Priannha, I need to go look at the attachment, perhaps I spelled it wrong.

It is made in the US and was what the dealer sells. It is one of those tools that once I get things under control, I may only use on occasion but when I think back to doing this kind of work with just a standard bucket and chain saw, etc., well, let's just say it was worth the price of admission.

 

[digicamnut]

Shamrock Steel Fabricators - PIRANHA Series Excavator Grapples

 

[IslandTractor]

Shamrock Steel Fabricators - PIRANHA Series Excavator Grapples

That is not the Piranha grapple under discussion. This is a supplier/manufacturer for a big ole excavator claw.

 

[toddler]

I think this is:

Skid Steer Attachments

But the name and the picture on the grapples are different. Maybe that other company is the reason why? ? ?

Regards,
Todd

 

[IslandTractor]

I think this is:

Skid Steer Attachments

But the name and the picture on the grapples are different. Maybe that other company is the reason why? ? ?

Regards,
Todd

That looks familiar. As I recall someone was able to buy a 48" version for pretty cheap money compared to the 60" and above sizes. The Piranhas are heavier than the respective Millonzi's as I recall too. Weight is an issue for CUT owners.