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

[TomSeller]

TomSeller you can't lighten' the load a bit cutting that tenderloin out? Lol

I could but the Turkey Buzzards are on them before the last breath it seems. And I don't eat Buzzard's leftovers.

I had gotten a little complacent and let my girls get on the older side and was losing the senior ones. When you have cows that calve and handle easily sometimes you stay the course for too long. I did some culling and freshened up the cows so this year no dead cows... So far. Less of a need for the grapple.

 

[Mad Mac]

The only thing worse than finding a dead cow
is vultures leading you to one down but still alive, making angel wings.
I talk to the cow, pet them, tell them what a good cow they have been.
Then I administer the coup de grace dreaded by every cattleman,
a monstrous act of mercy.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

After some investigating, I've updated the dual lid Wicked Grapple chart on the page. I still have to get the full grapple chart adjusted, but hopefully this will help some people gain sleep at night(me :laughing!

Findings:
54" and 60" dual lid grapples are 48 pounds heavier than their single lid siblings.
66" and 72" dual lid grapples are 42 pounds heavier than their single lid siblings.

Travis

 

[IslandTractor]

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

That explains why I had such a good sleep last night!

Useful data to consider when pondering pros and cons of single vs dual lids. Given the weight is forward of the pivot pins, it looks like about 60-75lbs less net lift capacity. No biggie for big tractors but a consideration for CUTs with less than 2000lb lift capacity.

Now, if we only had that list of single lid owners who wished they'd bought the dual....(Travis, don't spend time looking for it!)

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Re: The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!

That explains why I had such a good sleep last night!

I guess increased sleep does produce more energy for TBN posting! Glad I could help. :thumbsup:
Travis

 

[Cataclysm]

After some investigating, I've updated the dual lid Wicked Grapple chart on the page. I still have to get the full grapple chart adjusted, but hopefully this will help some people gain sleep at night(me :laughing!

Findings:
54" and 60" dual lid grapples are 48 pounds heavier than their single lid siblings.
66" and 72" dual lid grapples are 42 pounds heavier than their single lid siblings.

Travis

Thanks for putting that to rest Travis. Less than nil. Case closed.

 

[r0bg]

Thanks for putting that to rest Travis. Less than nil. Case closed.

Amen. But what can we talk about now?

12 days in to my 6 week wait, fingers crossed that production moves along as anticipated and my Wicked Grapple and mower get here asap.

Can't wait to graduate to the "Grappling Fun" thread

 

[TomSeller]

Thanks for putting that to rest Travis. Less than nil. Case closed.

That is actually about what I expected and a considerable amount if your lift is < 700 or 800lbs or so. EA prides itself on low weight as they should and every lb counts.

And don't think the case is closed now that the "lighter is better" side won the weight debate, we still have to grapple the one lid or two topic. If we can ever get around to debating that subject we will win it "2".

 

[Cataclysm]

That is actually about what I expected and a considerable amount if your lift is < 700 or 800lbs or so. EA prides itself on low weight as they should and every lb counts.

And don't think the case is closed now that the "lighter is better" side won the weight debate, we still have to grapple the one lid or two topic. If we can ever get around to debating that subject we will win it "2".

Lighter didn't win. Weight difference is nil. Saying that a few pounds makes any real world difference is pointless. Spend that internet arguing time learning to be a better operator will net you a significant real world difference. Case is closed.

 

[Cataclysm]

Amen. But what can we talk about now?

12 days in to my 6 week wait, fingers crossed that production moves along as anticipated and my Wicked Grapple and mower get here asap.

Can't wait to graduate to the "Grappling Fun" thread

Color options of course!!! After a few years of arguing solid colors that we can then go to two tone grapples. Do I get a black lower with the tractor color lids? Do I get both lids the same color or... you get the idea!