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

[Mikejeakins]

Just remember you get what you pay for. I know its more money for the EA. From all the research I have done as well as all the people on here that have them you won't regret it.

Thanks for the info! Looks sharp and top notch. Did you debate at all to go 60" vs 54"? I get so close to pulling the trigger, then I question the size, and then get scarred off by the price! I go look at Titans, love the price, then get scarred by the quality... And round and round I go!!!! :-(

 

[sea2summit]

Thanks for the info! Looks sharp and top notch. Did you debate at all to go 60" vs 54"? I get so close to pulling the trigger, then I question the size, and then get scarred off by the price! I go look at Titans, love the price, then get scarred by the quality... And round and round I go!!!! :-(

Pay a little more for something over built or pay less for something that might break...hmmmmm.

Right now I've got three implements that aren't EA, two because EA doesn't make them and one because I needed it in a hurry and let me tell you the quality difference between that item and my eA disks and take is staggering. Sometimes you don't understand until you see the quality first hand. If EA is an option, I'd say EA is the answer.

 

[nch209]

Pay a little more for something over built or pay less for something that might break...hmmmmm.

Right now I've got three implements that aren't EA, two because EA doesn't make them and one because I needed it in a hurry and let me tell you the quality difference between that item and my eA disks and take is staggering. Sometimes you don't understand until you see the quality first hand. If EA is an option, I'd say EA is the answer.

I agree with the quality part, but the price is tough. Considering the 60", there is a 68% premium between the Lovely China scrapper, and the premium EA. That's a lot for me to accept, mostly based on my (more limited than probably most) application. Perhaps I'll call EA and see what I can save by picking it up? Boy the ones posted look so sharp and purdy on the green machines like my 3520!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Shoot, I thought mine was getting classy because it's nearly half silver now.

Keep working at it and you'll get there!! :laughing:

Looks pretty good all silver!!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I agree with the quality part, but the price is tough. Considering the 60", there is a 68% premium between the Lovely China scrapper, and the premium EA. That's a lot for me to accept, mostly based on my (more limited than probably most) application. Perhaps I'll call EA and see what I can save by picking it up? Boy the ones posted look so sharp and purdy on the green machines like my 3520!

If you're in Northern VA, you'd be better off with shipping vs. pickup because we'd have NC sales tax to deal with.

Oh, this green machine?
just rubbin it in....

 

[89vette]

I just bought the 60" dual lid Wicked Root Grapple from EA and my only regret is not buying it sooner! Unbelievable how much work I have already done with this attachment.

 

[jmc]

I agree with the quality part, but the price is tough. Considering the 60", there is a 68% premium between the Lovely China scrapper, and the premium EA. That's a lot for me to accept, mostly based on my (more limited than probably most) application. Perhaps I'll call EA and see what I can save by picking it up? Boy the ones posted look so sharp and purdy on the green machines like my 3520!

Cut Rate Grapple, Inc.

Pro: Big savings

Con: Possible sloppy fit with QA requiring customer service intervention/in-field welding repairs
Possible thin metal tubing that may not support cylinder mount.



Premium Grapple, Inc

Pro: Professionally designed, built, and inspected grapple
Possible higher resale based on reputation
U.S. labor

Con: Reasonable value

 

[KentT]

I think this is a first....

50" Wicked Compact on a Power Trac PT-1430.

 

[bubbacuse77]

I agree with the quality part, but the price is tough. Considering the 60", there is a 68% premium between the Lovely China scrapper, and the premium EA. That's a lot for me to accept, mostly based on my (more limited than probably most) application. Perhaps I'll call EA and see what I can save by picking it up? Boy the ones posted look so sharp and purdy on the green machines like my 3520!

You know you bought a green machine because you wanted quality and resale, this is no different. You know you want it

 

[bubbacuse77]

I think this is a first....

50" Wicked Compact on a Power Trac PT-1430.

Look'n good Kent

 

[k0ua]

The 50 inch and the PT should be a perfect match.

 

[KentT]

The 50 inch and the PT should be a perfect match.

Thanks! I really debated about stepping up to the 54" to get the larger opening, but with only 1200lb of lift, I decided to stay with the lighter weight of 50" Compact. I think it matches the machine pretty danged well. It won't get a real workout until this winter/early spring, when I do most of my work in the wood, though there will be a few opportunities to move some brush piles sooner.

 

[TomSeller]

I just bought the 60" dual lid Wicked Root Grapple from EA and my only regret is not buying it sooner! Unbelievable how much work I have already done with this attachment.<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=484169"/>

What is that? At first glance I thought it was a spool of wire rope that got lout of control. With vines I always drive backwards so the wheels don't pull them out of the grapple.

 

[89vette]

Vines mixed in with irrigation pipe. A real mess

 

[Snowback]

Just another success testimonial for the 60" Single Lid Wicked Grapple. (And for nch209 - you won't regret either the 54" or the 60". I agree that narrow is good. I went with 60" as it is 6" narrower than my bucket, but still perfectly matches the width of my tractor so I can gauge where I'm going in the woods if the trees get tight. It can also help balance odd loads with lots of long pieces that don't quite get clamped 100% by the lid.

As to capability, I have a Mahindra 2538 HST with about 1,600# loader lift and can get way more debris, logs, bush in the grapple than I need.

It's also versatile. I have a handful of 6-10" stumps left over that were missed when I had the mulchers out last fall. They sure make brush hogging a pain if you forget where they are...

Without a backhoe they would be there 'till they rotted, but the nice soil we have, and especially the tines with serrations on the EA Wicked Grapple allow me to work around the edges from a few sides and dig/slide under the roots and then slowly pull/lift them back out. The force and sharp teeth pop the roots one or two at a time, and if I'm patient I can get the whole stump dislodged almost intact in about 10 minutes.

Here are a few shots of my latest victim.

 

[Snowback]

Also a shot of the grapple helping load its little brother "EA Extreme Landscape Rake" on the trailer for a few days of fun...

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Thanks! I really debated about stepping up to the 54" to get the larger opening, but with only 1200lb of lift, I decided to stay with the lighter weight of 50" Compact. I think it matches the machine pretty danged well. It won't get a real workout until this winter/early spring, when I do most of my work in the wood, though there will be a few opportunities to move some brush piles sooner.

I think you made the right choice, Ken. The ultra light, but Mighty 50" Wicked Grapple is more powerful than meets the eye!! It's been bulletproof.
Thanks for sharing the pics of your cool machine. Yes, definitely a first. :thumbsup:
Travis

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Also a shot of the grapple helping load its little brother "EA Extreme Landscape Rake" on the trailer for a few days of fun...


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You'll find out quickly if you haven't already that you can accomplish so much by using those 2 attachments together!!
Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
Travis

 

[IslandTractor]

OK EA, why can't you design bigger openings in your compact grapples? 32" and 37" are limitations on grapples that otherwise could do more in either gathering brush piles or swallowing stumps. My 48" Millonzi has an opening of 44". I just don't understand what the geometric limitations are on your smaller grapples that prevent wider jaw openings. Consider this a friendly challenge to your design team (AKA Ted)!

Photos below show my lightduty 48" grapple wide open (44") next to a yardstick and tape measure. I'd really miss that extra 7"-12" of opening if it wasn't available. When you design your Mark II versions of the EA Compact please focus on improving your opening width! If John Millonzi could do it ten years ago by the seat of his pants, I'm sure that all the CAD tools available today should make it even easier.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Ah, come on man!