Source of used grapples

[pmmully]

I would like to get an EA Wicked 55" but the price is way up there. I need to find a suitable used one for my L48. I had the dealer looking at auction but he could not put his hands on one.

What are the sources for these things?

 

[Hay Dude]

Facebook marketplace or CL would be good places to look. I have been looking for grapple forks for a while. Came close a few times, but usually seller is too far away to make it worthwhile.
I found a used version of what I am looking for, but it’s a 400 mile round trip. With the price of fuel up 50% or more, it’s no longer worth the travel to get it.
Man I miss those low fuel prices......

 

[rbargeron]

L48 loader's linkage is great for rolling onto a pile. Hope you find an ok deal - you'll like having one. Third fn valve can go in a handy spot.

 

[Hay Dude]

Here’s the one I really want. 4 hour drive each way on crap roads

 

[Williy]

This one does not cost like the new ones:

Add-A-Grapples-Single, Double, Pallet Fork Grapple - Ask Tractor Mike

Add-A-Grapples for sale. Single, double, pallet fork grapple. For compact and sub-compact tractors. Fits most models.

asktractormike.com

Plus you don't need to remove your bucket!

willy

 

[pmmully]

Agi supply has a "standard" Kodiak for 1800, new price.

 

[pmmully]

I am looking for a general purpose, has to have rake, 8-12 tines. Also, the bucket approach does not allow long things, grapple is open on the sides. I did see a "rachet rake" that actually does pretty well for minor clearing.

 

[pmmully]

I found a few others on FB, they look like the EA copies. About 2100-2500.

 

[old and tired]

...Also, the bucket approach does not allow long things, grapple is open on the sides...

Sorry no photos since I can't find my f-ing camera but with a tooth bar, bucket and a bolt on grapple, chit can be sticking out both sides so you can not even see the tractor (or where you are driving once in the seat). I normally will grab about 16 foot logs (I can pick up longer logs but I just bump into too many things...)

Granted, your L48 would be able to handle a great deal more weight than my little L2800 but you can grab very long logs with the bolt on bucket grapples AND a Tooth Bar! Just not very many at the same time... but what would I expect from a $350 used grapple? (ps. got it from a member on TBN) Bonus, he was less than an hour down the road. Nice drive into the county.

 

[oosik]

I hope you find a good deal. Around this part of the country - "used implement" is a forgotten word. I gave up looking about 30 years ago. My Land Pride SGC1560 with WR Long third function valving.

 

[oosik]

You should consider doing something like this to your grill guard. Before a limb, stob or stick punctures your grill, radiator or battery. Grapple use tends to make this "OOPS" happen fairly easily.

 

[pmmully]

I hope you find a good deal. Around this part of the country - "used implement" is a forgotten word. I gave up looking about 30 years ago. My Land Pride SGC1560 with WR Long third function valving. View attachment 697240

i think I am in the same boat, giving up. The used stuff at auction is real big stuff for stull like Case 580 size. I priced a Land Pride via Kubota for $3300 for a 60". Did you buy it direct from LP?

 

[oosik]

That's what I find at auction around here also. Two passes would till my entire 80 acres. Stuff made for the 400+ hp class tractors. I bought the grapple from the Kubota dealer in 2014. Paid $3175 for the grapple and $1195 for the WR Long 3rd function valve. This price included dealer installation.