New WICKED one..Grapple, that is!!

[goeduck]

That pallet didn't have a chance with that beast on it

Must be a heavy grapple to do that to the pallet.

 

[4570Man]

Am I missing something here? I’ve looked back 2 pages and haven’t seen anything except pallets used as intended.

 

[goeduck]

Am I missing something here? I’ve looked back 2 pages and haven’t seen anything except pallets used as intended.

The orange grapple crushed the pallet it was on. Joke because the EA grapples are supposed to be lightweight. Maybe it got dropped or something was set on top of it.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The orange grapple crushed the pallet it was on. Joke because the EA grapples are supposed to be lightweight. Maybe it got dropped or something was set on top of it.

Funny guys! :laughing::laughing:

Yeah, sometimes the freight carriers aren't the most careful and gentle!! Both items were wrapped nicely with black plastic before leaving here, which has really helped to reduce scratching/scuffing.
Travis

 

[Newby first timer]

Funny guys! :laughing::laughing:

Yeah, sometimes the freight carriers aren't the most careful and gentle!! Both items were wrapped nicely with black plastic before leaving here, which has really helped to reduce scratching/scuffing.
Travis

YEP
When I received my Box Blade and Forks stacked on top of each other.
Both Pallets were destroyed but there was no damage done to the implements.

Not even a scratch.
Carriers are rough on stuff for sure.

 

[RichM752]

Why would anyone be concerned of scratches on a grapple? It seems odd to me.

 

[Newby first timer]

Why would anyone be concerned of scratches on a grapple? It seems odd to me.

I agree with ya 100%
the first time you use it it gets scratched and even dinged up.
It is the nature of using a Tractor.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Trenton from Texas may be scratching his Wicked 60 Grapple Rake up a bit with this gnarly Texas sized tree limb!
(just shared in the EA Channel Group)

The tractor is a maximized, more capable than ever, Kubota L6060.
Travis

 

[LMychajluk]

Finally got mine last week. Here's a pic of it on our Kioti CK3510se.

Learned a couple of things I didn't know:

1) Didn't realize the way that the WR Long kit is plumbed that the rear remote lever has to be in the 'mid' position ('off') for the 3rd function to work. Scared me for a sec because it was working, then I was using the back hoe for something before putting the tractor away for the night. The next day, the open/close on the grapple didn't work (until I figured out the rear remote was still 'on').

2) You can root rake, or you can steer, but not both at the same time.

I did have a question - I know that you shouldn't back-rake with the edge of the bucket because it's possible to bend the extended cylinder shaft, but is it OK to do so with the top of the clamp on the Root Rake?

 

[Doofy]

Finally got mine last week. Here's a pic of it on our Kioti CK3510se.

Learned a couple of things I didn't know:

1) Didn't realize the way that the WR Long kit is plumbed that the rear remote lever has to be in the 'mid' position ('off') for the 3rd function to work. Scared me for a sec because it was working, then I was using the back hoe for something before putting the tractor away for the night. The next day, the open/close on the grapple didn't work (until I figured out the rear remote was still 'on').

2) You can root rake, or you can steer, but not both at the same time.

I did have a question - I know that you shouldn't back-rake with the edge of the bucket because it's possible to bend the extended cylinder shaft, but is it OK to do so with the top of the clamp on the Root Rake?

I think I read that you do use the top tines to back drag for roots. Looks impressive!

 

[LMychajluk]

I think I read that you do use the top tines to back drag for roots. Looks impressive!

I've seen it done in some vids, but wanted to make sure I wouldn't break anything. I think when the grapple is open, the cylinders are retracted, so I think it's OK. Just wanted to make sure.

 

[Doofy]

I've seen it done in some vids, but wanted to make sure I wouldn't break anything. I think when the grapple is open, the cylinders are retracted, so I think it's OK. Just wanted to make sure.

Just went back and read Everything Attachments Wicked 60 info and it stated that the top half is used for back-dragging loose material not for ripping or digging solid roots, stumps, rocks and whatever. I'm sure Travis from EA will chime in for the real scoop, sooner or later.

 

[goeduck]

Are you guys are asking about opening the grapple lid 100%, uncurling the grapple, lowering it to the ground and backing up to rake? I do that with my rake grapple but ONLY with the FEL in float. I don’t want the lid to carry any of the weight of the tractor if there is a bump in the ground. I would not want the hinge to be under such stress.

 

[Doofy]

Are you guys are asking about opening the grapple lid 100%, uncurling the grapple, lowering it to the ground and backing up to rake? I do that with my rake grapple but ONLY with the FEL in float. I don’t want the lid to carry any of the weight of the tractor if there is a bump in the ground. I would not want the hinge to be under such stress.

Yes. My grapple should be arriving any week now and I sure don't want to tear it up by using it incorrectly. "Float" does make perfect sense.

 

[LMychajluk]

@geoduck - Yes, that was what I was asking. I'll have to go back and re-watch the videos. I think I watched some of them before placing my order, but now that I got the grapple I could probably use a refresher. I'm hoping my question is covered thouroughly in the 50 minutes of 'How to use the Grapple' video:
How To Use the New Everything Attachments 55" Wicked Grapple Rake - YouTube

Re: the Float position, the few times I tried using it w/ the bucket and Pirahna bar with the bucket just about level, if the bucket would catch on the slightest thing, the tractor would try to 'climb over' the bucket (in other words, the front end would come up). Do you think I need more weight up front?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Just went back and read Everything Attachments Wicked 60 info and it stated that the top half is used for back-dragging loose material not for ripping or digging solid roots, stumps, rocks and whatever. I'm sure Travis from EA will chime in for the real scoop, sooner or later.

You got it, man! I couldn't have wrote it any better myself....hmmmm....hey, I did write that! :laughing:
Travis

 

[goeduck]

@geoduck - Yes, that was what I was asking. I'll have to go back and re-watch the videos. I think I watched some of them before placing my order, but now that I got the grapple I could probably use a refresher. I'm hoping my question is covered thouroughly in the 50 minutes of 'How to use the Grapple' video:
How To Use the New Everything Attachments 55" Wicked Grapple Rake - YouTube

Re: the Float position, the few times I tried using it w/ the bucket and Pirahna bar with the bucket just about level, if the bucket would catch on the slightest thing, the tractor would try to 'climb over' the bucket (in other words, the front end would come up). Do you think I need more weight up front?

The boom is the only thing that should float, meaning any upward force on the boom just raises the boom rather than lift the front of the tractor. Are you sure you are getting the joystick into float? Going forward the bucket may catch and not allow for float. Going backwards, my grapple/curl geometry does not allow it to catch, the tips are sloped slightly forward.

 

[4570Man]

The boom is the only thing that should float, meaning any upward force on the boom just raises the boom rather than lift the front of the tractor. Are you sure you are getting the joystick into float? Going forward the bucket may catch and not allow for float. Going backwards, my grapple/curl geometry does not allow it to catch, the tips are sloped slightly forward.

He’s going forward and that’s common behavior. Float is pretty useless for going forward. There shouldn’t be any issues back dragging in float.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Wicked Envy causing unrest in the neighborhood.

"EA 60 inch Wicked Root Grapple, I talked to Travis about both the 55 and the 60 inch root Grapple for my L3800. I had a lot of storm damage in my apple orchard that needed to be cleaned up. I would recommend giving up 200 lbs of lifting capability for the strength and durability of the 60 inch 400 lb root grapple. I'll gladly make more trips with the Wicked 60. My L3800 can't cant hurt it because it's built for a much stronger tractor. Don't worry about the wait time it's well worth it. My neighbor purchased a Land Pride grapple for his 60 horse tractor because he didn't want to wait for a wicked sixty. He crushed it on the first day moving firewood. I came in, completed the whole job in 40 minutes, and didn't chip any paint. Boy was he pissed. LOL Wicked 60 all the way!" Craig in NY.

 

[goeduck]

My neighbor purchased a Land Pride grapple for his 60 horse tractor because he didn't want to wait for a wicked sixty. He crushed it on the first day moving firewood.

I do not believe that for a second. Landpride is a quality brand. No bashing re-posts by vendors please.