Looks like a very well made grapple. I like the proportion of the top width and the simple but very effective cylinder guard. I too would have opted for the extra lower tines. $20 each is a deal as the steel cost that much alone. I did note that the bottom tines are not evenly spaced and wonder why. It certainly was intentional as the welding and fitment appear excellent. I cannot see from the photos but presume there is some structure that prevented a uniform sevenish inch spacing.
I've not used a grapple with 36" opening. It certainly doesn't affect anything other than corralling big loose piles of brush. I would think the trade off gives the 36" opening style a bit more resistance to having the upper arm twist when under heavy load. However, I still don't quite understand exactly what it is about the geometry of upper arm shape, length, hinge height, cylinder size and position that determines max opening. My grapple looks basically the same but opens to 46". Where is Euclides when you need him?
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