I've written lots of paragraphs on the subject and I can list off numerous reasons why EA is better than Land Pride and others.
Travis
We know land pride attachments inside and out because we have about every land pride attachment for compact tractors and several for larger tractors. Our intention isn't to make attachments that are as good as LP and other "high end" brands...we build attachments better and offer our customers a much better value!
I don't get to flex my Wicked selling muscles very often, but when people ask, I will oblige...
Email Customer: "Do these ever go on sale? I've been looking around and looking at the reviews for yours and others and they look similar. But others seem to have sales and be cheaper. Of course everyone says theirs is the best so it would be hard to judge. I would hate to purchase one based upon price and either miss an annual sale I'm not in any hurry. Thanks for your insight."
Me: We always put the best prices on our website and aren't the kind of company that has gimmicky sales. It has been working big time.
We combine the best materials money can buy; a combo unlike anything else on the market.
AR450 Steel and DOM tubing is incredibly strong, rigid and durable.
The shape resembles a Land Pride, but that's where the comparison ends. You'll find more pics and feedback about Wicked Grapples than any other tractor product out there. 151 for the Wicked 55 alone and 600+ total EA grapple reviews on our website alone! It is way more than hype!!
I composed this a while back
The
200 pound 55" Wicked Root Rake Grapple is absolutely the best grapple available for small compact and subcompact tractors. It takes lightweight grapple construction to the next level and maintains strength at the same time.
These are direct quotes only referring to our Wicked Grapple Rake. Some are from the EA Channel Facebook Group, some are from TBN and some are from email, so I'll leave all anonymous.
"Makes a world of difference! I'm so glad I got this grapple for my Kubota BX23s. It's been great at clearing the brush and prickers along my driveway and around the yard. This really adds a lot of versatility to my subcompact TLB. Quality build and easy to quickly get good results for a new owner like myself."
"I can't testify to the ability of the wicked grapple but what I can say for sure is that the smooth grapple tines on my landpride suck for holding stuff. Constantly dropping logs and boulders because of it. Should have bought a wicked grapple but for now mine will have to work. All that said, as soon as it's financially feasible a wicked grapple will be on my list of things to order to replace the landpride."
"really wish i did not already have the Landpride version EA is much better"
"I wish dealers could substitute attachments on new sales, but obviously Kubota dealers only use Landpride"
"Having teeth on this grapple blows the Landpride grapple away ,not to mention the other improvements."
"Man I wish EA would have been building these things when I bought mine. They are somewhat setting a new standard for everyday use grapples."
"I have a smaller tractor, 26 HP Deere, this light Grapple has been ideal for removing brush and scouring out roots. Well put together."
"I put this on my JD 1025R and man, what a tool. It has taken the place of my bucket as the permanent fixture. I'm moving brush, rounds, logs and cleaning up in short order and with less back muscle. My best implement buy so far."
"Very excited just received my 55" Wicked Root Rake Grapple today! Have to say that I am very impressed with the level of detail on the unit from the tabbed and bolted cylinder pins, grease fittings and to top it all off they even installed Parker hoses with swivels on the lines at the tee's. Top shelf."
"Love my 55" it's amazing what I am able to pick up with it. The other day I was able to unload a bunch of 6x6 timbers 3 at a time came down from the top and clamped all 3 at once. also works great for logs roots and using the lid to back drag and pick up the small stuff is great. "
You'll be amazed with your small tractor's pushing ability because of the dozer like geometry and strong, skinny design of the tines.
The short tine design keeps the load really close to the tractor's pivot pins, so the weight and geometry will increase your tractor's ability like none other!
Comparing the
400 pound Wicked 60 to a Land Pride 10 Series.
Curious Kubota owner in another group: "Travis EA, what makes the Wicked60 stronger using 3/8ths metal? The 10 series(Land Pride) uses 1/2 inch on the outside and 3/8 in the middle tines."
Me:
Design. End tines are doubled up. Doubled up center mounted hinge point, greasable pivot points, and the thickest walled DOM round tube you've ever seen on a grapple running through the lower tines to prevent bending. Each lid tine extends to the 2nd lid tube instead of just welding a triangle on the leading tube like the LP. We even take it a step further and gusset them, which provides extra insurance against bending. Our way is stronger and will also hold onto small and/or loose debris more efficiently. Even our front lid tube is DOM. Solid, continuous welds. Serrated upper and lower teeth for gripping and ripping. The #Wicked60 is 400 pounds, which is simply ideal for the more capable L series and MX series machines. If L series owners are more concerned with maximizing lift capacity, they can back down to our #Wicked55, which shares most of the same Wicked 60 features I just outlined. This is just a quick, brief observation. Oh, you can also get it in Kubota Orange!!
From the
EA Channel Group:
"My neighbor purchased a Land Pride 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 and completed the whole job in 40 minutes and didn't chip any paint. Boy was he pissed. LOL
#Wicked60 all the way!"
