Too many Kubotas
Platinum Member
Why not?
Need a grapple for my tractor... help me spend some money. :)
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That is a nice grapple, but way too big and heavy for my tractor and uses.How about this one ?
Wildkat 84”. Made in USA. AR36 Steel. Weighs 900lbs. Opens 46”.Log into Facebook
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Bobrown14
Silver Member
If you have a wood lot like me maneuverability is a thing. My tractor is 63" wide. I'm going with a 60" grapple - great thread thanks I've been on the search for a year now.... getting tired of chains and my bucket to move brush and logs.
Now glad I didnt pull the trigger on an EA in January.
Too many Kubotas
Platinum Member
Fair enough. I look at it more like a bucket or blade and want things at least as wide as the tractor.
Then again, I don't stray into the trees all that often.
Then again, I don't stray into the trees all that often.
The problem with the root rake grapple and brush is your radiator and grill are a lot closer to the pile of brush and it's harder for you to see when you are making grabs. Ask me how I know!
I've switched to the long bottom style grapple and feel it is superior to the root rake style for moving brush, rocks and logs. Easier to see my grabs and keeps the skewers away from my grill.
oosik
Super Star Member
My grapple and 3rd function was a major purchase. At least, for me. $4500 with tax.
There are many good grapples - there are some that are less than good. Just as there are light duty and heavy/extreme duty grapples. I did not want to spend that kind of money and not be able to inspect it until it arrived.
I took my neighbor with me when we went to the dealership to look at this grapple. He knows about heavy equipment and welding. He was most pleased at what he saw.
After a couple years of searching, reviewing, asking locals what they had - I knew what I needed. I needed a grapple that could withstand the most severe use - that's what I got.
I was most fortunate - the local Kubota dealer had exactly what I wanted. And it was there in his equipment lot.
I had Kubota install the 3rd function. They did a really fine job. All the plumbing, fittings, connections are installed in very protected locations. They obviously knew what can happen with the use of a grapple.
Nine years and not a single problem with the grapple or 3rd function.
I paid a premium price - I got exactly what I wanted.
There are many good grapples - there are some that are less than good. Just as there are light duty and heavy/extreme duty grapples. I did not want to spend that kind of money and not be able to inspect it until it arrived.
I took my neighbor with me when we went to the dealership to look at this grapple. He knows about heavy equipment and welding. He was most pleased at what he saw.
After a couple years of searching, reviewing, asking locals what they had - I knew what I needed. I needed a grapple that could withstand the most severe use - that's what I got.
I was most fortunate - the local Kubota dealer had exactly what I wanted. And it was there in his equipment lot.
I had Kubota install the 3rd function. They did a really fine job. All the plumbing, fittings, connections are installed in very protected locations. They obviously knew what can happen with the use of a grapple.
Nine years and not a single problem with the grapple or 3rd function.
I paid a premium price - I got exactly what I wanted.
oosik
Super Star Member
A person who buys a grapple and does not do something to protect his grill, radiator & battery is looking to spend more money in the future. Sooner or later - a branch, stob or stick will find its way and created destruction.
It would appear that Mikester had such an experience. Several others have posted of such an experience also.
I'm a hard headed Norwegian - but "thump" me often and long - I'll get the message.
It would appear that Mikester had such an experience. Several others have posted of such an experience also.
I'm a hard headed Norwegian - but "thump" me often and long - I'll get the message.
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TractorTYMe
Veteran Member
Oosik, I'm born and raised in Norway, moved to the US in 1998 when I married my US wife.