What's going on with MTLAttachments?

[Jstpssng]

After months of waffling I finally decided that their grapple was best suited and most affordable for my needs. A couple of weeks ago

I finally got a chance to see one of their grapples and it looked like a well built piece of iron.​

I went home and added a 54" grapple to my cart then waffled a while longer... partly because I'm never near a landline during their working hours and don't give out my CC # over a cell phone.
Finally tonight I took the plunge on line; filled out all applicable info including CC#, hit "purchase" only to find that product is out of stock. After looking further so is nearly everything else they sell. Has anybody talked to them recently to see if they are simply down due to the recent country shutdown, are regrouping, or throwing in the towel? Hopefully it isn't the last.

 

[buck12]

I have no idea. Have you tried an email? With many office workers working from home because of the pandemic that may be the best way to reach them. I would assume many of their parts come from China. Due to recent events many companies are struggling to get parts from China.

I bought a grapple and forks from them last year and have been pleased overall. The paint leaves something to be desired but it’s a tool I’m gonna stick in the ground and ram in brush piles so not a huge deal especially for the price.

 

[TomIre]

Ordered a grapple and got a shipping notice yesterday. Wasn't more than 10 days including Memorial Day after I ordered. I've found they respond best/quickest to text messages.quickest.

 

[Jstpssng]

^^^
You ordered while I was waffling.

Edit; I just got this reply.

I do apologize the demand for our grapples this year has created quite a backlog - to the tune of 500+ grapple orders coming in the last 2 weeks time - if we do not start limiting sales - shipping times will be more than a month before they will go out - Grapples will be available again on or before June 8

 

[Rmart30]

^^^
You ordered while I was waffling.

Edit; I just got this reply.

They are getting more name recognition and sales. Ive got at least 5 people I know who have bought one in the past year or so

 

[Jstpssng]

^^^^^

The problem with ordering without seeing something is that you can't check it out first. I finally talked to a relative who bought one-used- and has nothing but good things to say about it... and he works his hard. As soon as they are taking orders again I will be the first in line.

 

[TomIre]

Ordered a grapple and got a shipping notice yesterday. Wasn't more than 10 days including Memorial Day after I ordered. I've found they respond best/quickest to text messages.quickest.

Picking it up at the freight depot tomorrow. Told my wife I'm getting a "grabber" for the tractor! And, now it has a name.

 

[Jstpssng]

Please let us know how you like it. I'm going down to pick up my wheel weights today, which I needed to get before buying a grapple.

 

[cold1313]

I ordered one a few months ago, love it. A lot of iron for the money!

 

[Rmart30]

^^^^^

The problem with ordering without seeing something is that you can't check it out first. I finally talked to a relative who bought one-used- and has nothing but good things to say about it... and he works his hard. As soon as they are taking orders again I will be the first in line.

Keep a eye on them on Ebay. They have a Ebay store. That's where I bought mine from couple years ago. iirc they did a 10% off promo and I couldn't turn it down.

 

[DonRybak]

I'm sure glad everybody seems to like the MTL grapples. I have researched hard the last few months at different brands and had pretty well made up my mind on the MTL root grapple. Just can't justify spending twice the amount for what little work I'll do with it. Have a great weekend.......Don

 

[buck12]

For my uses, the cheaper grapples work fine. I had a Wild Kat for years on my last tractor with no problems. When I bought the new Kubota I looked at the Land Pride grapples but the dealer said they were way over priced. I have been happy with the MTL grapple.

 

[Jstpssng]

I'm sure glad everybody seems to like the MTL grapples. I have researched hard the last few months at different brands and had pretty well made up my mind on the MTL root grapple. Just can't justify spending twice the amount for what little work I'll do with it. Have a great weekend.......Don

That's my sentiment also. 900 bucks will buy a lot of diesel.

 

[War Eagle 2]

I bought the 60" MTL CV- 60" Quick Attach Black grapple for my Kubota B3000 over a year ago and have been very happy with it.

 

[TomIre]

So, picked up my 48 inch grapple at the truck terminal today. Decent welds as far as I can tell, one rust spot in a non wear area. I'll probably grind and spray paint that area.
My main complaint is that one of their supplied fittings on the hose end leaks badly. Was a hydraulic fluid in the bed of my truck when I got it home. After connecting it leaked just as bad. I tightened it up as much as I could and still leaks. I'll take it apart tomorrow and see if the threads are clean, etc if it's still leaking, I'll get hold of MTL on Monday and be interesting to see what they will do.

 

[Jstpssng]

They are back in stock, and I just ordered mine. This is something I've needed for a long time, there will be a lot of extra diesel burned at my place this summer. :thumbsup:

 

[buck12]

They are back in stock, and I just ordered mine. This is something I've needed for a long time, there will be a lot of extra diesel burned at my place this summer. :thumbsup:

Having a grapple for me made my tractor so much more useful. You will definitely find the grapple useful.

 

[AbbiesFarm]

I bought the MTL 72" RK5 Rock Grapple in February. I love it. I use it mostly for brush and tree clean up. Shipping was fast, like 8 days. Great deal.

 

[AbbiesFarm]

 

[DavidD]

I bought their 48 grapple a few months ago and moved/ burned brush for weeks. Paint peeled in a few places and I had to reposition a grease zerk that was vulnerable out front but it痴 been a real work saver And great investment