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

Threepoint · Jan 2, 2018

But is there really even a tractor in there?

Threepoint · Jan 2, 2018

But is the really even a tractor in there?

Threepoint · Jan 2, 2018

Double post.

K5lwq · Jan 2, 2018

Today I received a 55" Wicked Root Grapple from EA. This is my first Grapple and have a simple question to the more experienced grapplers out there. I am using a mechanical valve and was wondering what y'all would prefer if you had my valve. Lifting handle up to open or lifting handle up to close? I am thinking up to open. Thoughts?

kenmac · Jan 2, 2018

I have a similar set up on my yanmar. I push the valve forward to open and pull it to close. Doesn't really matter. It's just what ever works best for you

goeduck · Jan 3, 2018

Mad Mac said:
Can't let a lid polemic pass without jumpin' in. My ranch hand pointed out that when he chomps down on a load of Yaupon with the single lid on our 72" Wicked, the Yaupon itself tightly squeezes the whole wad together securely.

Here he is transporting a batch a quarter of a mile without losing any. The red sunshade of the tractor is barely visible above the massive bundle and a splash of daylight can be glimpsed below.

Wow, he should win an award for that grapple load. Glad to see your grapple was more than up to the task.

EverythingAttachments · Jan 3, 2018

K5lwq said:
Today I received a 55" Wicked Root Grapple from EA. This is my first Grapple and have a simple question to the more experienced grapplers out there. I am using a mechanical valve and was wondering what y'all would prefer if you had my valve. Lifting handle up to open or lifting handle up to close? I am thinking up to open. Thoughts?

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I think it's a mental thing and will probably best be determined by trying it out.

Personally, I may prefer pulling down to open and up to close, but if you factor in loader joystick motions, it could change my mind.

How's that for clear as mud? :laughing:
Travis

Snowback · Jan 4, 2018

Mad Mac said:

Introducing the new and highly portable EA Deer Blind! Free with every Wicked Grapple purchase. :cool2:

LiveDog · Jan 4, 2018

I have a brand new (25 hours) WR Long 3rd-function valve (operates my EA grapple) that is leaking/FLOWING from the A-port/top allen-hex fitting... Does anyone know why/had this experience...

EverythingAttachments · Jan 4, 2018

LiveDog said:
I have a brand new (25 hours) WR Long 3rd-function valve (operates my EA grapple) that is leaking/FLOWING from the A-port/top allen-hex fitting... Does anyone know why/had this experience...View attachment 534499 View attachment 534500

I just emailed the pics to Josh at WR Long and will report back.
Travis

EverythingAttachments · Jan 4, 2018

LiveDog said:
I have a brand new (25 hours) WR Long 3rd-function valve (operates my EA grapple) that is leaking/FLOWING from the A-port/top allen-hex fitting... Does anyone know why/had this experience...View attachment 534499 View attachment 534500

Nelson Long says those haven't been a problem. The plug, which ironically says "zero-leak gold", has two forms of leak protection. It has a tapered head and an o ring.

Have you tried to tighten the plug?
If not, try that first.

If you have, Nelson said they can send a new plug(s) out as a remedy, but you'll need to go through the dealer who ordered it from WR Long(don't think it was us).

I hope this helps.
Keep us posted.
Travis

LiveDog · Jan 4, 2018

EverythingAttachments said:
Nelson Long says those haven't been a problem. The plug, which ironically says "zero-leak gold", has two forms of leak protection. It has a tapered head and an o ring.

Have you tried to tighten the plug?
If not, try that first.

If you have, Nelson said they can send a new plug(s) out as a remedy, but you'll need to go through the dealer who ordered it from WR Long(don't think it was us).

I hope this helps.
Keep us posted.
Travis[/QUOTE

Thanks for 'being there' Travis... I have a LOT of work scheduled/pre-paid for this machine/YOUR EA grapple and so far it has been performing NOT ONLY FLAWLESSLY BUT F'ING IMPRESSIVE/AWESOME... I have made NO/ZERO adjustments for fear that I might be changing a psi setting... I am unfamiliar with these particular electric-over-hydraulic-valves but I am NOT a stranger to hydraulics (on large/commercial fishing vessels and associated winch/steering/boom-lift OEM Design/Engineering)... I wanted to leave all settings/ports/plugs as they were for forensic diagnosis... I have contacted my MOST appreciated dealer and they are 'on-it' also... Tractor-Dealer/EA/WR Long/Et al are all responding FANTASTIC... Thanks for the help/support... OK, first thing I will do is try to tighten the leaking 'allen-hex-plug' since I now know it is not a psi setting/adjustment... FYI, I have gone over/reviewed EVERYTHING and see NOTHING amiss and can't recall any incident that would have caused an extreme over-psi or flow-interruption unless there is something in the hydraulic fluid (IE Teflon tape) which is highly unlikely due to the volume/filtration/age...

Threepoint · Jan 4, 2018

Mad Mac said:
Can't let a lid polemic pass without jumpin' in. My ranch hand pointed out that when he chomps down on a load of Yaupon with the single lid on our 72" Wicked, the Yaupon itself tightly squeezes the whole wad together securely.

Here he is transporting a batch a quarter of a mile without losing any. The red sunshade of the tractor is barely visible above the massive bundle and a splash of daylight can be glimpsed below.

Aww, Mad Mac, you're just toying with us. I don't think there's really a tractor in there.

LiveDog · Jan 5, 2018

EverythingAttachments said:
Nelson Long says those haven't been a problem. The plug, which ironically says "zero-leak gold", has two forms of leak protection. It has a tapered head and an o ring.

Have you tried to tighten the plug?
If not, try that first.

If you have, Nelson said they can send a new plug(s) out as a remedy, but you'll need to go through the dealer who ordered it from WR Long(don't think it was us).

I hope this helps.
Keep us posted.
Travis

LiveDog said:
EverythingAttachments said:

Nelson Long says those haven't been a problem. The plug, which ironically says "zero-leak gold", has two forms of leak protection. It has a tapered head and an o ring.

Have you tried to tighten the plug?
If not, try that first.

If you have, Nelson said they can send a new plug(s) out as a remedy, but you'll need to go through the dealer who ordered it from WR Long(don't think it was us).

I hope this helps.
Keep us posted.
Travis[/QUOTE

Thanks for 'being there' Travis... I have a LOT of work scheduled/pre-paid for this machine/YOUR EA grapple and so far it has been performing NOT ONLY FLAWLESSLY BUT F'ING IMPRESSIVE/AWESOME... I have made NO/ZERO adjustments for fear that I might be changing a psi setting... I am unfamiliar with these particular electric-over-hydraulic-valves but I am NOT a stranger to hydraulics (on large/commercial fishing vessels and associated winch/steering/boom-lift OEM Design/Engineering)... I wanted to leave all settings/ports/plugs as they were for forensic diagnosis... I have contacted my MOST appreciated dealer and they are 'on-it' also... Tractor-Dealer/EA/WR Long/Et al are all responding FANTASTIC... Thanks for the help/support... OK, first thing I will do is try to tighten the leaking 'allen-hex-plug' since I now know it is not a psi setting/adjustment... FYI, I have gone over/reviewed EVERYTHING and see NOTHING amiss and can't recall any incident that would have caused an extreme over-psi or flow-interruption unless there is something in the hydraulic fluid (IE Teflon tape) which is highly unlikely due to the volume/filtration/age...

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I tightened those A-port allen-hex-plugs and a A-port-fitting on top of the valve and it solved the problem... The allen-hex-plug was so loose it could have fallen out... Not sure why... Apparently it has been weeping/leaking but I did not notice, which is unusual because I take meticulous care of my equipment... I was initially afraid to tighten them because I thought they might be pilot-operated/psi adjustments... Anyway, after tightening things I ran the tractor/grapple-bucket all day with no issues... Man I love this rig... Thanks again Travis for YOUR prompt/informative reply/help... MUCH appreciated...

ProjectKing · Jan 6, 2018

Hello.... Just posted my Wicked Tractor Grapple movie trailer on my youtube page! I'm going to be featuring the grapple in some of my videos in the next few months. Thought you might enjoy a scare! Have a great day!

COMING SOON TO PROJECTING; EVERYTHING ATTACHMENT TRACTOR GRAPPLE - YouTube

lpigott · Jan 6, 2018

ProjectKing said:
Hello.... Just posted my Wicked Tractor Grapple movie trailer on my youtube page! I'm going to be featuring the grapple in some of my videos in the next few months. Thought you might enjoy a scare! Have a great day!

IT?S SCARY! Wicked Tractor Grapple Trailer.... Watch to the End! - YouTube

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LOL, that is pretty awesome! Great job!

darmstrong2319 · Jan 6, 2018

Awesome

PapaPerk · Jan 6, 2018

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

That’s awesome

EverythingAttachments · Jan 8, 2018

ProjectKing said:
Hello.... Just posted my Wicked Tractor Grapple movie trailer on my youtube page! I'm going to be featuring the grapple in some of my videos in the next few months. Thought you might enjoy a scare! Have a great day!

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