The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!

[Snowback]

Cutting grass, refining mulch and knocking down sapplings with a brush cutter in rough terrain or in the woods is a lot easier with a grapple! (No getting off to move dead fall to the brush pile, and you're able to remove some smaller stumps that were going to make the cutter angry.)

Also good for vine removal as well...

 

[IslandTractor]

Careful with vine removal. I've nearly brained myself using a grapple to pull down vines. Sometimes the vines are stronger than the branches they are attached to and you get more than you bargained for when yanking on them.

 

[CalG]

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Also good for vine removal as well...

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That vine removal thing needs to be reconsidered. We have grapes here that will send a 200# limb down in a blink!
I would say the photographer is in the correct position. Is the tractor remote control? ;-)

 

[IslandTractor]

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Also good for vine removal as well...

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That vine removal thing needs to be reconsidered. We have grapes here that will send a 200# limb down in a blink!
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Exactly!

 

[Snowback]

That vine removal thing needs to be reconsidered. We have grapes here that will send a 200# limb down in a blink!
I would say the photographer is in the correct position. Is the tractor remote control? ;-)

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100% agree with all who point out the limb danger. Thanks for mentioning that guys.

Hard to see in this picture due to perspective, but I was about 15 ft past the limbs that could have been affected. I started out pulling by hand and it was coming slowing but surely. It was just sooo long that I hooked it in the grapple and let it slide out at slow speed. Also - this vine was dead and the tree was very alive. Still not great excuses and I would recommend against this in hindsight. Better to turn around and pull them out as opposed to drive through like in this shot. Thanks for good advice fellas. We all should be very aware of what can go wrong and how to stay safe! :thumbsup:

 

[Snowback]

100% agree with all who point out the limb danger. Thanks for mentioning that guys.

Hard to see in this picture due to perspective, but I was about 15 ft past the limbs that could have been affected. I started out pulling by hand and it was coming slowing but surely. It was just sooo long that I hooked it in the grapple and let it slide out at slow speed. Also - this vine was dead and the tree was very alive. Still not great excuses and I would recommend against this in hindsight. Better to turn around and pull them out as opposed to drive through like in this shot. Thanks for good advice fellas. We all should be very aware of what can go wrong and how to stay safe! :thumbsup:

No wait - I've reconsidered. The appropriate response to y'all safety police should have been. "Hold my beer and watch this!" :laughing:

 

[CalG]

No Safety Police here. I would turn the tractor around and pull on the vine with a better view of what is presently over head and behind.

I HATE those grapes vines, born to be widow makers.

 

[bullockcm]

It has probably been asked and answered already but I couldn't find it.

How long are the bottom tines on the Wicked Single Lid grapples? They look like they must be at least 24" but I couldn't find the measurement anywhere.

 

[Mad Mac]

Good pictures. I'm looking forward to getting a bush hog. It seems like the grapple bucket would also do a good job of simply pushing down brush and saplings in front to drive over them. That's one reason I bought the widest grapple that I thought the tractor would handle.

We have a lot of vines. But I have plenty of beer. Cheers!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

It has probably been asked and answered already but I couldn't find it.

How long are the bottom tines on the Wicked Single Lid grapples? They look like they must be at least 24" but I couldn't find the measurement anywhere.

The 50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple measures 25 1/2" from the front of the lower tube to the tip of the tine.
The 54"-72" Dual and Single Lid models are 26 1/4" from the front of the lower tube to the tip of the tine.

Here's a useful comparison chart, but it does not include that info.
Travis

54-72" tine length:

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I forgot to say it, but AWESOME pics as always, snowback!

The Wicked Grapple tines promote digging into the ground, gripping and sawing roots.
It would be much cheaper and easier to simply weld triangular gussets, but we're not all about cheap and easy!
Travis

 

[Mad Mac]

Travis, because of my satisfaction with the EA Wicked Grapple,
yesterday I ordered an EA 72-inch Xtreme Duty Brush Cutter.
Is there another thread on this forum for your brush cutters?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The Wicked Grapple tines promote digging into the ground, gripping and sawing roots.

Travis

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Speaking of....
This review came in after I posted the pic above. Perfect timing!

"We've only had this a week and almost paid for itself already. This attachment goes thru brush and topsoil like a knife thru butter. We love it!" --Tyler from NC.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Travis, because of my satisfaction with the EA Wicked Grapple,
yesterday I ordered an EA 72-inch Xtreme Duty Brush Cutter.
Is there another thread on this forum for your brush cutters?

Great! I'm glad you're enjoying your grapple. We sure have enjoyed the pics!
Yes, I think there are a couple on the Brush Cutter.
Here's one: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/341341-testing-eta-brush-cutter-tl90.html?highlight=
Travis

 

[IslandTractor]

I forgot to say it, but AWESOME pics as always, snowback!

The Wicked Grapple tines promote digging into the ground, gripping and sawing roots.
It would be much cheaper and easier to simply weld triangular gussets, but we're not all about cheap and easy!
Travis

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Wow, those are aggressive tines! I personally would not want tines with an angle that traps material. A shallow tine, like on a bread knife, would cut roots just fine when you lift. These very aggressive tines would cut mostly when you back up. Who backs up when grappling??? The sharp acutely angled tines would also make unloading vines and briar tough as the material would snag rather than drop. IMO tines should be serrated like a bread knife or an inverted W so material can slide off not acutely angled like a fish hook.

I also don't see how these sharp tines would make digging any easier at all.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

It may hang onto some materials, but the grip and rip are worth it in Ted's opinion after many hours spent with both styles.
Travis

 

[IslandTractor]

A bread knife saws back and forth. We plunge the grapple into the material, grapple, lift and backup. We want to hang on to what we've got and tear our way loose. Much as the talons of an eagle hold and tear apart prey.

Simply curling the grapple when you lift keeps material from falling out.

I've honestly never noticed the acute angled serrations on the EA grapples before and I don't think most other grapple companies use them. Mine are what I assumed was industry standard which is the bread knife type. Never had an issue holding on to debris or cutting roots.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Snowback reaped the benefits!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

A bread knife saws back and forth. We plunge the grapple into the material, grapple, lift and backup. We want to hang on to what we've got and tear our way loose. Much as the talons of an eagle hold and tear apart prey.

I like that analogy! :thumbsup:
Travis