Grapple Mahindra root grapple

[Jbice03]

I just purchased the mahindra mpower 75 and want a root grapple. The dealer still has the tractor installing a third function valve for a grapple. This particular dealer also sales the Mahindra grapples in which I'm leaning toward buying. I just was looking for some input (likes/dislikes) from people who own Mahindra root grapples. Thanks

 

[TomSeller]

I have not seen or can find Mahindra's grapples. Is there a link? Are they made by someone else?

For that size tractor and if considering other brands, I would look at the Rake Shop.

www.TheRakeShop.com / Root Rakes Grapples Attachments & Skid Steers

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I just purchased the mahindra mpower 75 and want a root grapple. The dealer still has the tractor installing a third function valve for a grapple. This particular dealer also sales the Mahindra grapples in which I'm leaning toward buying. I just was looking for some input (likes/dislikes) from people who own Mahindra root grapples. Thanks

I'm sure that the Mahindra grapple will be fine. Very similar to the grapple that I use on my Mahindra 7520. You may want to shop price though. There are a lot of different ones to choose from. Shouldn't be more than $2000 in my opinion.

Good luck with all the new equipment. :thumbsup:

 

[Sysop]

The grapple they had at the Mahindra dealer when I picked up my disk harrow seemed well made. It seemed to have many of the "features" you see touted online about others built in. As long as the price was in line with others I'd have no worries about buying one to use.

 

[TomSeller]

The grapple they had at the Mahindra dealer when I picked up my disk harrow seemed well made. It seemed to have many of the "features" you see touted online about others built in. As long as the price was in line with others I'd have no worries about buying one to use.

Right. Any big brand like Mahindra is typically only going to put their name on a quality product. However, still curious who makes them.

 

[bindian]

Rake Sales, http://rakesales.com/ in Cleveland Texas can make you any grapple you want.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Jbice03]

Thank you for your replies. The grapple and third function valve installed is 3300. MtnViewRanch the grapple looks very similar to yours. I have a neighbor that has a grapple he bought from a place in Beaumont,TX that's galvanized and it seems to be a really well built grapple. He loves his. Anyway this grapple I'm looking at looks exactly like his but it's black with mahindra stickers on it. I think it should be a fine grapple.

 

[TomSeller]

Thank you for your replies. The grapple and third function valve installed is 3300. MtnViewRanch the grapple looks very similar to yours. I have a neighbor that has a grapple he bought from a place in Beaumont,TX that's galvanized and it seems to be a really well built grapple. He loves his. Anyway this grapple I'm looking at looks exactly like his but it's black with mahindra stickers on it. I think it should be a fine grapple.

It sure sounds like it is nice. We can't wait for pictures of it on the 75

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thank you for your replies. The grapple and third function valve installed is 3300. MtnViewRanch the grapple looks very similar to yours. I have a neighbor that has a grapple he bought from a place in Beaumont,TX that's galvanized and it seems to be a really well built grapple. He loves his. Anyway this grapple I'm looking at looks exactly like his but it's black with mahindra stickers on it. I think it should be a fine grapple.

This is a fair price installed if it is a true 3rd function. If it is a diverter system, then it seems a bit high to me. Any chance that you would want to save about $500 and do this yourself? If you look at the Mahindra grapple, the lower tines are notched, why I'm not sure. This would concern me, but it probably would be fine. You need to be careful about what attachments and implements you get. Your tractor is heavier than most of that HP size and it is easy to destroy things without being very carful.

Good luck with everything and please post pictures once you get it.

 

[Jbice03]

I'll try to get pictures as soon as possible. I'm not sure if I know the difference between a true third function and a diverter valve. I believe the diverter would divert the pressure away from one of my rear remotes. Is this the diverter valve you are referring to? The tractor does have two sets of rear remotes but I will be calling them tomorrow to find out for sure. Thanks for the heads up. The only other implement I purchased with the tractor so far is a Woods BB720X cutter. They was trying to sale me the lighter 6' cutter but I insisted on this one.

 

[bindian]

Thank you for your replies. The grapple and third function valve installed is 3300. MtnViewRanch the grapple looks very similar to yours. I have a neighbor that has a grapple he bought from a place in Beaumont,TX that's galvanized and it seems to be a really well built grapple. He loves his. Anyway this grapple I'm looking at looks exactly like his but it's black with mahindra stickers on it. I think it should be a fine grapple.

You thinking of Modern Mfg. They galvanize everything. 3300 is about 1300 more than I paid for my grapple and I installed my diverter valve myself.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Jbice03]

Thanks Brandi I plan on calling the mahindra dealer tomorrow in reference to the third function switch they are installing. I don't know if it is the diverter or a true third function valve. Does the diverter you installed divert the hydraulic fluid away from one of your rear remotes while using the grapple? If it's a true third function valve I think there price is in line with most places.

 

[Jbice03]

Here's a couple of pictures of the tractor. Hope this works.

 

[TomSeller]

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/attachments/421636-mahindra-root-grapple-image-jpg"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/attachments/421635-mahindra-root-grapple-image-jpg"/>
Here's a couple of pictures of the tractor. Hope this works.

It sure did work and that is a very, very nice looking tractor. Congrats!

 

[bindian]

Thanks Brandi I plan on calling the mahindra dealer tomorrow in reference to the third function switch they are installing. I don't know if it is the diverter or a true third function valve. Does the diverter you installed divert the hydraulic fluid away from one of your rear remotes while using the grapple? If it's a true third function valve I think there price is in line with most places.

I installed a diverter valve using my FEL's curl circuit to operate the grapple or auger when I push the button on the joystick. I bet you're getting a diverter valve installation.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Thanks Brandi I plan on calling the mahindra dealer tomorrow in reference to the third function switch they are installing. I don't know if it is the diverter or a true third function valve. Does the diverter you installed divert the hydraulic fluid away from one of your rear remotes while using the grapple? If it's a true third function valve I think there price is in line with most places.

I installed a diverter valve using my FEL's curl circuit to operate the grapple or auger when I push the button on the joystick. I bet you're getting a diverter valve installation.

You need an aluminum canopy.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Jbice03]

Yes mamm I think the aluminum canopy will be a must. I was just going to install it myself once I get it home because of wind and low hanging tree branches on the road I have to go down to get there. I thought $300.00 was a bit pricey but oh well. One other thing I believe I'm going to need is a hydraulic top link on my three point. I rented a tractor awhile back that had that option and it made things real nice when grading with the box blade.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Top & tilt, the best way to go. At minimum a top link though.

Diverters work fine, (actually better IMO) actuation control is in a button on your loader joystick and as Brandi mentioned, you use the curl function to operate the grapple.

My diverter valve is the gold colored unit at the top of the loader tower. You can also see the control grip on the loader joystick. Your hand never needs to leave the grip to control all functions on the loader.

 

[Jbice03]

I will definitely be in touch for one of those top links. Give me a couple of weeks to digest the new cost of the tractor and attachments I just purchased. You wouldn't happen to have the measurements for the top link on the tractor I have would you.

 

[bobm6996]

I purchased a Mahindra single cylinder grapple with my 5010 Mahindra tractor last year. It is very well made and works very well. I have gotten a lot of use since we purchased acreage that has a lot of fence row cleaning needed. Had several trees dropped and cut into 15 to 20 foot logs, the grapple and tractor had no problem picking them up, moving and stacking for cutting into logs later.