WICKED Utility Grapple!!!

[Xfaxman]

You ain't seen my Momma! :laughing:

Should we call it the Yo Mama Grapple in her honor???

Yep, dat be good. :thumbsup:

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Wouldn't you get more traction with the rear wheels on the ground

Yes, but Ted tried to dish out every possible bit of stress that the L6060 was capable of.

When Ted buys a product, he does his best to make sure it's Ted Proof before making the purchase.
This is a way of showing the world that our attachments are Ted Proof!

Here's the next victim. Do you think he'll be able to get these rear tires off the ground?
Travis

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Poor lighting, but here's a look at the 54" Compact Wicked Grapple behind a 55" Wicked Utility Grapple.
Travis

 

[xrsrfn]

Ok I am ready to buy a grapple and I think I want to get the ETA-MCURG-73. In your first post you show the 73" with 2.5x10 cylinders but now they have 2x10 on them, why did EA change sizes? I would like the extra clamping power but maybe I just have a power fetish.

 

[IslandTractor]

Ok I am ready to buy a grapple and I think I want to get the ETA-MCURG-73. In your first post you show the 73" with 2.5x10 cylinders but now they have 2x10 on them, why did EA change sizes? I would like the extra clamping power but maybe I just have a power fetish.

I'd say you have a power fetish. Clamping pressure is important on clamshell style grapples but not on L shaped (or open bottom) grapples. The lid simply compresses brush and keeps the load from falling out the front of the grapple with the vast majority of loads. The only time clamping pressure would be an issue is when grappling something like a big rock or log that you cannot actually get the bottom tines underneath before lifting. Even then you'd likely reposition the load before traveling. You are choosing a grapple size that will work fine for brush and logs but isn't that great for digging out rocks anyway so clamping pressure is IMO a non issue. A stump grapple or narrow grapple used for digging out rocks and stumps would be more likely to need consideration of clamping pressure but even then I cannot imagine that a 2x10 cylinder would not be adequate.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I haven't re-read this thread but my recollection is that 2.5" cylinders are used on the single lid utility grapples and 2.0" on dual lid.

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[xrsrfn]

Who wants to carry a few hundred pounds of dead weight around, making your tractor feel sluggish and less agile for nothing??

Installing an 800-1000 pound grapple on a large compact or utility tractor under 80hp just doesn't make sense.
The perfect grapple for those tractors was needed, so now we are making one in the 500-600 pound range that will maximize efficiency without sacrificing strength and durability.

Ted stayed true to the original proven Wicked Grapple design and the finished product is Outstanding!!

The 73" Wicked Utility Grapple is complete. It's now ready for pics and a product video with Ted.
After that, Ted will punish it with his new L6060 Kubota.

We will offer this grapple in 55" and 73" widths.
The lids will open 42.5" wide courtesy of 2.5" x 10" cylinders.
The 73" weighs 665 pounds.

We are taking orders now!

55" Introductory Price is $2,490.00
73" Introductory Price is $2,631.00

Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach will be standard.
Special build fee for the JD 400/500 style carrier and Global Carrier is $125 additional.

We'd love to hear your comments. Any questions? Ask away!!
Travis

Here's a look:

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I was just wondering why the change was made to a smaller cylinder based on the advertizemen. I will be clearing 10 acres of poplar and scrub and thought i would like to grabe the trunk of tree to hold while processing top and trunk. Was thinking if I scoop up trunk I would have to balace with top on then when top is cut the trunk would tip in grapple and would have to be recentered. That is why I was thinking I needed the extra clamp force, then again maybe it will be enough although 50% more of everthing sounds better.

 

[IslandTractor]

I was just wondering why the change was made to a smaller cylinder based on the advertizemen. I will be clearing 10 acres of poplar and scrub and thought i would like to grabe the trunk of tree to hold while processing top and trunk. Was thinking if I scoop up trunk I would have to balace with top on then when top is cut the trunk would tip in grapple and would have to be recentered. That is why I was thinking I needed the extra clamp force, then again maybe it will be enough although 50% more of everthing sounds better.

Even the smallest grapple they sell will do what you want without difficulty. Lifting and holding trees and logs is easy peasy work for any grapple. I wouldn't suggest the big one you are looking at but would go with the midrange single lid. Bigger ain't always better.

 

[Ryansweatt2004]

Yes, but Ted tried to dish out every possible bit of stress that the L6060 was capable of.

When Ted buys a product, he does his best to make sure it's Ted Proof before making the purchase.
This is a way of showing the world that our attachments are Ted Proof!

Here's the next victim. Do you think he'll be able to get these rear tires off the ground?
Travis

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Wow what a tractor! Can't wait to see a demonstration video with that one!