Hoosierdad
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Add A Grapple makes a good grapple. Easy to install and inexpensive.
SINGLE – PRECISION MANUFACTURING
SINGLE – PRECISION MANUFACTURING
I have the 72" W.R. Long Open Bottom Grapple OBG-1, it weighs 685 pounds. The OBG-2 series is the lighter weight grapple, the 56" is 460 pounds. One thing to consider is the type of grapple, my OBG-1 has long tines on the bottom. The root rake style has shorter bottom tines, more of a clamshell design. Weight is comparable.
I like mine for being able to carry logs but there is a technique and learning curve to be effective.
OBG-1
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Root rake style
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Because you can dig into the ground with them (a bit) and rip out roots.The “root rake style” grapple looks ideal for driving into an pushing large brush piles. Can’t understand the nickname “root grapple”, though??
In my experience, either will do the job. The jaw opening height and top lid clearance will be limiting factors. I think some of the clam shell style may open a bit wider.So when you drive into a tall pile of brush and use the hydraulic “clamping” function, I would want it to grasp a large bundle of brush.
Trying to decide if the short root tines are better/worse than a grapple with long horizontal tines at grabbing and pulling brush from very large piles.
Some large bundles of brush:So when you drive into a tall pile of brush and use the hydraulic “clamping” function, I would want it to grasp a large bundle of brush.
This is what I have after having both styles: Monster Root GrappleTrying to decide if the short root tines are better/worse than a grapple with long horizontal tines at grabbing and pulling brush from very large piles.
I'm not sure that you don't have the most versatile rig going, it seems pretty handy. Charlie.Some large bundles of brush:
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This is what I have after having both styles: Monster Root Grapple
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