Which WICKED Grapple? A Guide.

[jonsstihl]

finally found the thread

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/369492-my-wicked-grapple-bush-grabber.html

 

[jonsstihl]

just got an answer by PM. they are still 10-12 weeks out on lead times

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I'm looking for a wicked grapple to do mostly moving large rocks and digging up roots as well as moving brush obviously. I'm pretty sure I don't want to give up the load carrying versatility of the long bottom to gain a bit better root digging ability. I'm also thinking of getting a stump grinder to take care of a few stumps and the grapple is going to be used to dig up any remaining roots.

you mentioned the dual lid is better at grabbing loose firewood and I can definitely see myself doing that in the future. My main concern is about visibility because one of the uses I plan to use the grapple for is to pull out saplings but for that I need to see where I am pinching and from the few pics I have seen on your site that are from the drivers view. seems to me like the dual lid may have better visibility for that purpose.

I read a thread on here that someone built a sapling puller adapter plate to bolt on to the grappler but for the life of me I can't remember who did it and I can't seem to find the thread.

I think I have it narrowed down to a 54 or 60 inch long bottom dual lid. my front tires outside width is 63" but I was hoping to keep the grapple smaller for more maneuverability in the woods. tractor is a kubota 4740 cab with la854 loader

Does my reasoning make sense? What is the lead time on one of these?

Yes, your reasoning sounds spot on and I do like narrow for maneuverability. Our build window is currently projected at 10-12 weeks due to extremely high demand.
Feel free to call me if you want to get one ordered.
Travis

 

[jonsstihl]

Thanks for the pictures.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Thanks for the pictures.

You're welcome! Here are some recent Original Wicked random pics from around the factory.
Travis

 

[jonsstihl]

always nice to see some pics of some nice welds.

I am actually leaning towards the single lid now partially because of the price but mostly because I want to build a brush grabber like koua built and I think it would be annoying to have to wait until the other lid closed before grabbing the sapling. Plus it could lift 50 Lbs more.

 

[jonsstihl]

just ordered a 54 inch single lid so will be ready to roll by the end of october

 

[EverythingAttachments]

just ordered a 54 inch single lid so will be ready to roll by the end of october

Awesome, man! It'll be there before you know it...well, if you forget. :laughing: We'll make it worth the wait, man.

Here is some early AM Wickedness from the EA factory today.
Travis

73" Single Lid Wicked for large compact and utility tractors with a 60" Wicked Root Rake Grapple and Severe Xtreme landscape rake tine bars in the background.

Definition of SOLID!

Blingin

55" Dual Lid Wicked for large compact and utility tractors.

 

[jonsstihl]

almost forgot about my grapple but I am ready. the brushguard version 2.0 is ready.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

almost forgot about my grapple but I am ready. the brushguard version 2.0 is ready.


View attachment 619577

Way to be Wicked prepared, man. It looks great!! :drink:
Travis

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here's a fitting video for this thread...no pun. :laughing:

Now, Erik has a Wicked 55 rake style and a 54" single lid, long bottom Wicked Grapple!

Check it out.
Travis

 

[jonsstihl]

Here is the finished product. Painted and installed

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here is the finished product. Painted and installedView attachment 619659

Awesome work. I love the color contrast with the black. It's Wicked ready, now!
Travis

 

[jonsstihl]

I had trouble matching the orange without spending a fortune on kubota paint so I took the cheap way out. Gloss black all the way. If I keep modding my tractor may end up all gloss black.

I am trying to forget about my grapple so I get surprised by the e-mail but it is getting harder and harder to do. I can think of a few things to do once it gets here.

 

[ns_in_tex]

I think Kubota's have two different orange paint over the years.
We use Rustoleum Lobster Red. Works for us. You might look into it.

 

[jonsstihl]

Just got my e-mail confirmation supposed to arrive on the 2nd of october. ordered on the 7th of august so looks like they are right around 8 weeks of lead time .

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Just got my e-mail confirmation supposed to arrive on the 2nd of october. ordered on the 7th of august so looks like they are right around 8 weeks of lead time .

Won't be long, now.

Actually, many have been shipping in more like 6, but 8 is surely better than the 12 weeks we were working with.
The new factory is starting to work its magic! :wizard:
Travis

 

[Xfaxman]

Travis, time to update the lead time for grapples from the new factory please.

And get this informative thread bumped up where it will get some activity .

 

[donn12]

Which one for this mount? Would prefer longer bottom section. It is a b2920 and the QA is from a b3030

 

[jonsstihl]

is it the kubota quick attach or the skid steer quick attach?