Hunter8282
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Would it be a mistake to put a 60" grapple on the front of my tractor? Overall width is listed at 67.1"
Do I need to go up to a 72"?
Do I need to go up to a 72"?
60" Grapple
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Rockbadchild
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no I don't think it would be a mistake .... you don't need to be full width.
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Both great answers... It's not about the size of the grapple but the weight and thickness of the metal that makes it. Lighter weight metal can bend on you.
Bearsixty7
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I have an EA Wicked Root Rake Grapple 60 I bought to use on the LS but I have used it on the TYM as well and I don't see how a wider one would be beneficial. It has grabbed large enough logs or several logs that were enough to lighten the back end even with (estimated) 1500lbs on the 3pt.
Now I will say I did manage to slightly bend 2 of the lower laminated and reinforced tines trying to dig out large oak roots the dozer left behind or grabbing log ends that were too big and rotated some before dropping, Nothing that affects the functionality at all but it really wasn't designed for a 75 hp tractor so no fault of the grapple.
Now I will say I did manage to slightly bend 2 of the lower laminated and reinforced tines trying to dig out large oak roots the dozer left behind or grabbing log ends that were too big and rotated some before dropping, Nothing that affects the functionality at all but it really wasn't designed for a 75 hp tractor so no fault of the grapple.
oosik
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Within reason - the width of the grapple does not limit the work it can do. And then there are the log grapples. My grapple is uber HD and 60 inches wide. Front wheels on my tractor are right around 60" - rear are 80".
Like has been said - the overall construction - strength - weight of the grapple will be the limiting factor.
I got this very heavy duty grapple because the major use is moving very heavy rocks and chunks of pine tree trunk. Lighter grapples might pick a tad bit heavier objects. But I've found that lighter implements will not stand up to my projects.
Land Pride - LPSGC 1560. 60" wide - 820 pounds.
AND - don't forget to "enhance" your grill guard. Your grill, radiator and battery are all expensive items.
Like has been said - the overall construction - strength - weight of the grapple will be the limiting factor.
I got this very heavy duty grapple because the major use is moving very heavy rocks and chunks of pine tree trunk. Lighter grapples might pick a tad bit heavier objects. But I've found that lighter implements will not stand up to my projects.
Land Pride - LPSGC 1560. 60" wide - 820 pounds.
AND - don't forget to "enhance" your grill guard. Your grill, radiator and battery are all expensive items.
Rockbadchild
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I initially wanted full width for my grapple so when I clear trails with it, it would clear or hit stuff that would otherwise hit and maybe damage my tires... It was the only choice I had as far as width for the Hp range for my tractor so it wasn't really an factor.... It turn out it is in a very limited scenario and I would rather have the extra lifting capacity then the extra width.
