Alternative to EA 55 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple ?

[sea2summit]

In some cases much better quality...for way less money...!

For example, which one?

 

[sea2summit]

LoL...not going to waste any more time with a ea disciple...

I sort of relate dyed in the wool ea groupies like those that watch the TV show about the cardasheans...!

Do you work as a press secretary for a big house that happens to be white?

 

[Tinhack]

The Titan you bought from is *not* the same company as Titan Implements in Tennessee.

No, it's Titan Attachments in Tennessee.

It's still a better deal.

 

[DrRobM]

I received the 60” MTL RG-7 grapple about a month ago. I’m surprised at how well built it is and the abuse I’ve already thrown at it. Great value as well. I have nothing but good things to say about the customer service and quality so far.

MTL RG-7 HD Root Grapples 60" & 72" Models - Black or Orange — MTL Attachments

Brand New Built in the USA Skid Steer Universal Quick Attach RG-7 Root Grapple ***LIMITED 150 PRODUCTION per Month OF RG7 MODELS*** Highest quality Construction - BUILT IN THE USA Only 150 of the RG7 Grapples will be made each Month to be sold- This includes all sizes and Models of the RG7

www.mtlattachments.com

 

[Midniteoyl]

No, it's Titan Attachments in Tennessee.

That is correct. Yours was not made in the USA

 

[nrosario]

In some cases much better quality...for way less money...!

I would really appreciate if you can share the info.
Before buying my grapple I did allot of research looking for a decent compromise, but I didn't find it, so I went with EA.

Soon I'll be needing a bigger tractor and bigger implements/attachments.
The info will be very valuable.

Thank you.

 

[Jchonline]

In my opinion, EA products are worth the cost, in nearly all cases.
I am absolutely certain that I could not bend my EA forks with my 48 HP Kubota.

Nor could I bend mine that is Landpride. They are designed for a skid steer. I pick up boulders all the time with them. I have pushed multiple stumps out of the ground with them. EA isn’t the only good brand out there. They are good yes, but some don’t appreciate their pay up front business model and wish to shop elsewhere.

 

[dusty3030]

Nor could I bend mine that is Landpride. They are designed for a skid steer. I pick up boulders all the time with them. I have pushed multiple stumps out of the ground with them. EA isn’t the only good brand out there. They are good yes, but some don’t appreciate their pay up front business model and wish to shop elsewhere.

Totally agree that there are plenty of good heavy duty grapples out there. I agree its irritating to have to pay and wait. If I needed a grapple for a skid steer, track loader or a similarly capable big tractor I'd likely not order from EA. The original poster as well as many of us on this forum though are putting a grapple on a smaller tractor. To get the light weight (less than 250lbs) and get the strength to actually be able to use it the EA Wicked grapple has proven to be about the best thing out there.
You can engage the ground with it without breaking it, but it is light enough to allow you to use more of your loader's capacity.

 

[fried1765]

Nor could I bend mine that is Landpride. They are designed for a skid steer. I pick up boulders all the time with them. I have pushed multiple stumps out of the ground with them. EA isn’t the only good brand out there. They are good yes, but some don’t appreciate their pay up front business model and wish to shop elsewhere.

I don't like "their pay up front business" model either.
And... their "free shipping" is not directly to the buyer, but rather to a location that may be many miles away.
But....it is what they do, and they are incredibly backlogged, so it must be working for them.

 

[oosik]

Eight years ago I bought my Land Pride SGC1560. It's designed for a skid steer - it's a real BEAST. It performs exceptionally well and has never required any repair.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Nor could I bend mine that is Landpride. They are designed for a skid steer. I pick up boulders all the time with them. I have pushed multiple stumps out of the ground with them. EA isn’t the only good brand out there. They are good yes, but some don’t appreciate their pay up front business model and wish to shop elsewhere.

I've found Land Pride implements to be of excellent quality; but they sure aren't cheap, either...

 

[Jchonline]

I've found Land Pride implements to be of excellent quality; but they sure aren't cheap, either...

No they are not! I think my grapple was $3500….granted it is 920 lbs of steel….but still quite expensive.

 

[fried1765]

No they are not! I think my grapple was $3500….granted it is 920 lbs of steel….but still quite expensive.

A 920 lb. grapple?
What type machine is that on?

 

[fried1765]

I've found Land Pride implements to be of excellent quality; but they sure aren't cheap, either...

Land Pride and EA seem to be equal in quality.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Not wanting to wait until the end of the year for EA, I ordered a Granite Grapple from RK. Was told 3-4 weeks but it was delivered to my driveway in 3 days.

So far it has been as tough as I need it to be and it definitely hasn't been babied. Made of AR400.

Implements | Granite Grapple | RK Tractors

www.rktractors.com

 

[/pine]

Very true. If you are carting around slash….just about anything will work. I actually have problems with slash and mine…it breaks the entire pile in 1/2 if I am not careful.

Like I said...about 98% of the full grapple jobs being done that get pictured here can be done with a thumb...
logs, root balls, rocks/boulders...

Not everyone that has use for a grapple/thumb has a quick attach system...changing from a pin on bucket to a grapple can be a PITA....thumb type grapples can generally be taken off a set of forks or a loader bucket with just a couple of lynch pins etc...

 

[PatentGuy]

Take a look at precision manufacturing and ANBO. Both are upper end options.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I have a generation one EA root grapple and I've kicked the **** out of it and it keeps coming back for more. EA's generation 2 is better and EA took our ideas and built them into their second generation grapple. I know my videos are on EA's website, but they are fan videos, I paid for my EA stuff and six years in, it is still worth the money I paid and more. That EA grapple is still working in my last video cleaning up after my ancient payloader was popping root balls out.

 

[nrosario]

Like I said...about 98% of the full grapple jobs being done that get pictured here can be done with a thumb...
logs, root balls, rocks/boulders...

Not everyone that has use for a grapple/thumb has a quick attach system...changing from a pin on bucket to a grapple can be a PITA....thumb type grapples can generally be taken off a set of forks or a loader bucket with just a couple of lynch pins etc...

Not sure what your point is, so what, there are multiple choices in the market and that's the beauty of it.
For example you can go to work in a scooter, rollerblades, a car or a Battle Tank...You choose.

By the way, the majority of your comments haven't been any helpful and are quite annoying.
Not sure what is your contribution to the particular subject.

Whish you a happy Friday.
Hope you understand that there are multiple opinions and there is no need to insult, call names or make derogative comments to those that have a different mindset that yours.

 

[TreeDreamer]

I have a wonderful Woods/Alitech grapple on a 70HP tractor that I have constantly abused for 7 year and even the paint is still good. But 3 years ago I bought the EA grapple for my 3046R. I've been just as rough on it (given the tractor weight difference) and like it even better. Particularly excels at raking when the Woods is NOT built for. It may not be the bargain it was but I couldn't give it a higher recommendation.

Mark