Grabble recommendation

[kastaway]

Have a Kubota L45. Want to buy a grapple for mainly brush removable. Need a good brand Probably a 72".

 

[AllDodge]

Unable to say which is best, but don't get a real heavy one, or one setup and listed as a root rake. My buddy installed one that weights about 1000 pounds on his 65hp JD. The thing is made with dozer teeth on the bottom, heavy steel with serrations on the inside (like teeth). The point is the grapple weights is about a 1/3 of what the loader can lift, so this reduces the amount it can carry. The loader is not strong enough to be able to use the teeth as a root rake, and if it is used this way, the tractors loader arms are going to get bent.

Use it just for picking up brush and fallen trees

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The L45 TLB is a capable machine, but stick with a strong, yet lightweight grapple if you want to maintain the tractor's agility and lifting ability.

We specialize in designing and manufacturing grapples which do just that, so I can recommend the BEST grapple for guys with subcompact tractors up to 100+ horsepower machines.

Our 400 pound Wicked 60 has been VERY popular lately. AR400 tine construction and DOM tubing is a VERY strong, winning combination unheard of in the Industry!

I'm always willing to chat on the phone and help recommend the best grapple for customer's tractors and applications.
Travis

Kubota L4701

Kubota MX5800

If you like the longer bottom style, our Original Wicked Grapples for compact tractors keep you in the 400 pound range and also feature premium materials and design!

66" Dual Lid on an L45

L3800 Kubota

Kubota L47

 

[Stick895]

Speaking from experience, I would favor a gapple with the two separate upper jaws over a single, full length one.

 

[mred2]

Agree on the two separate upper jaws.

 

[kastaway]

Double jaws even if mostly smaller brush as well as med sized crabapple trees?

 

[Geotech]

I have a single jaw clam shell style. Works great on both brush and logs. Since using my grapple, I have concluded that the difference between any grapple, be it brand or style, is likely marginal unless you have some specialized use. They all work great. I'd focus on weight and steel type. ETA uses all A400 steel which is the best. There are some others brands that do as well, but most do not.

 

[Bigpuddie]

Take a look at a Tomahawk 72" . I have the 78"- it has greasable hinges, dual jaws, and is made of 1/2" , not 3/8" steel. You can get one for about $1100 here in Pa

 

[AllDodge]

Agree, they all work, find your best price.
Have used single clam shell on a JD and it work just fine. Picked up several trees with no issue. Land Pride makes some nice ones also made from A400, or at least that's what they say

 

[RichM752]

EA hands down is your best bang for the buck. Best materials, professional fabrication, excellent shipping prices, and customer service second to none.
I've got two of them, dual lid root and a root rake, both 60". I had a 72" but sold it and went with 60" for more torque when working/digging and the 60" fits inside my loader bucket for traveling. I work them both pretty hard. If you wait to order when spring arrives, you'll be in a long line.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Thanks for being such a proud and loyal customer, Rich! :thumbsup:
Buying from me/EA is more than just a simple transaction. You're more like part of the family and will be taken care of when you buy from us.
Our facebook group, the Everything Attachments Channel is like a bunch of guys hangin out every day and I truly enjoy it.

You've shared some of my all time favorite Wicked pics, Rich. You sure know how to show it off!
Travis

Here is a video by Roger in VA. He shows what sets a premium grapple apart from a less expensive economy grapple.

 

[Geotech]

EA hands down is your best bang for the buck. Best materials, professional fabrication, excellent shipping prices, and customer service second to none.
I've got two of them, dual lid root and a root rake, both 60". I had a 72" but sold it and went with 60" for more torque when working/digging and the 60" fits inside my loader bucket for traveling. I work them both pretty hard. If you wait to order when spring arrives, you'll be in a long line.
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Rich,

Why you carrying your grapple with your bucket? When hauling both, I just grab the bucket with the grapple - no chains required. Just curious. I like the color of that shed in the background.

 

[Geotech]

One thing on the dual lid vs single...I do actually find an advantage to the single is that I can rake/back drag with the lid. Not sure if this would be effective or recommended with the dual lid configuration.

 

[RichM752]

Rich,

Why you carrying your grapple with your bucket? When hauling both, I just grab the bucket with the grapple - no chains required. Just curious. I like the color of that shed in the background.

The bucket is 4 in 1. I'm scared I'll tear the hydraulic hoses up. Them tines on the grapple are "wicked". Ripped my t-shirt once when I got too close. Even if I could get a grip away from hoses, that grapple would tear that bucket up in no time.

 

[Geotech]

The bucket is 4 in 1. I'm scared I'll tear the hydraulic hoses up. Them tines on the grapple are "wicked". Ripped my t-shirt once when I got too close. Even if I could get a grip away from hoses, that grapple would tear that bucket up in no time.

Okay - makes sense!

 

[oosik]

I went with a rock/root type. I have very little brush here on the 80. What I have - buck brush - I want to keep. So, I got a big heavy Land Pride SGC1560 and WR Long third function. The dealer gave a good price and did the instal. Had it five years now. It's such a universal implement - never put the bucket back on.

Couple of things you should consider when you get a grapple.

Modify your OEM grill guard to provided added protection to the grill, battery & radiator.

See the hydraulic lines in the grapple picture. Protected with heavy spiral wound pvc sleeving. The bungee chords hold the hoses out of harms way. The bare hoses on the right, in the pic, have been sheathed also. After I took this pic.

A pic of the heavy duty spiral wound sleeving. Purchased at a businness that does everything hydraulic - House of Hose, Spokane, WA.



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[TripleR]

Went to my Kubota dealer to order a LP and he said he'd be glad to but said for the money the expensive models were not a good deal in his opinion. He offered to take my son out to his farm and try the ones out he uses; had four. We now have two Loflins and a Tomahawk. If I was a heavy user, I would spend the extra money, but we are happy with what we have.

 

[lman]

I have a Tomahawk. I picked it up at the factory that is near my residence. I save quite a bit and it has been fine for what I use it for.

 

[Jchonline]

I have the same type as Oosik (LP SGC1572), and it works great for me. I would have bought EA (I hear nothing but great things) but at the time they had a pretty heavy backlog and I needed it for the season. The prices were similar for what I wanted. I went with this style because it doubles as a rake, which I really wanted. With the M62, I really didn’t care about a bit of extra weight.

 

[oosik]

Jchonline - the EXACT reason I chose the LP SGC1560 - material thickness, added strength and weight, over lighter and added lift capacity. I can lift a tad over 3000 pounds. I have NEVER lifted that amount to full height - never will - never need to. The grapple on my M6040 will lift, to a reasonable transport height, everything that exists on my property. Why would I want/need more.......

I have found thru experience, some not so good, that the heaviest build possible will last the gaff out here. Anything lesser is almost a guaranteed failure.


I AM NOT like Tiny Tim & tip-toe thru the tulips. I'm more like the bull in a China shop - and my implements better be able to withstand the trip. And that's no bull.