Best attachment for clearing roads/trails after loggers mess

[LSU L4330]

I agree with what EA said. On the areas were there is light debris use the rake to pile it up and then move it with the grapple.

I am very pleased with how my 72'' Wicked grapple preforms on the L4240.

One thing I want to caution you on to have a proper ballast on the 3PH when you are working the grapple hard. If you are just cleaning up some loose light brush you should be okay with the rake if your tires are filled. If you get to working the tractor/ grapple hard by picking up big heavy loads or digging out stumps or rocks you will need something heavier on the 3PH. Also remember to keep the loader low especially when carrying a load.

Pictures say a thousand words. Thanks Roger, oh and thanks for the help yesterday.

 

[LSU L4330]

Congrats on your new EA toys. I am in a pretty much the exact same situation. I just had 8-9 acres clear cut (except for 30-40 scattered mature hardwoods). The cut was red pines , row planted 6-10 feet apart and never thinned. They were 60' tall and 8-10 inch, falling over like tooth picks in the wind by the day so I had no choice.
Just received my EA 60" root grapple and I have the EA 72 inch landscape rake on the way(Sounds familiar??).The grapple is a beast, well built, iron-art !.I know you have already orderd, but I had 2 cents to add.
My tractor is only 30 odd hp and 800 lbs lighter than yours but I will say to Spyders point, it depends on alot of things. Buckets are usually used in open areas, but if you eventually start swinging around the woods , you might appreciate a narrower grapple. Also going between stumps/trees, or other obstacles. Running tines in will go better with more pressure on less tines,but still pick up mountains of scraps with
I would call those guys at EA again just to discuss your specifics. It's not just about weight, price and width.They're so busy, I doubt they started welding yet. It's what will work best for all situations. 6 inches doesn't sound like much until you need 6 inches clearance. Don't get me wrong , if your going to be in wide open spaces forever then by all means wider is better.
I mow 2+ acres of grass and while the 72" Exmark zero turn was tempting me to buy,I went with the 60" and it still gets it done in an hour , getting around trees, house , playhouse, pool and all the crap mother puts out in the yard! and the push mower is in mothballs!
Either way , your going to love the EA stuff (Christmass in May!!), great people and great tools. Good luck and take care

Brian

Thanks Brian. I spoke with Travis with EA at length yesterday and a couple other informed folks and I am sticking with the 72". Your explanation makes perfect sense but sounds like your tractor is smaller than mine. If I had a smaller tractor that was narrower than the one I have I would not be ordering a 72" grapple. This, 72", is the width of the tractor and the width of the bucket and the bush hog so having a narrower grapple will not let me squeeze through tighter places. This is the width of the tractor. Makes sense to clear the width of the tractor so I am also clearing what I am driving over with 72", less trash to throw at the tires.

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[94BULLITT]

Pictures say a thousand words. Thanks Roger, oh and thanks for the help yesterday.

No problem, I did not feel that helpful on the phone so I thought some pictures would be helpful.

 

[motownbrowne]

Sorry. Too big for your tractor. Youll encounter many limitations pushing it.

I guess my language was objected to last time...

I still think this was a jerk thing to say.

 

[LSU L4330]

No problem, I did not feel that helpful on the phone so I thought some pictures would be helpful.

You were just helpful enough! :thumbsup:

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[LSU L4330]

I guess my language was objected to last time...

I still think this was a jerk thing to say.

LOL. Should have said "that was a Richard thing to say"....... Gotta watch out for all the little kiddies around here.

 

[94BULLITT]

You were just helpful enough! :thumbsup:

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Good:drink:

 

[LSU L4330]

Ran up to the property this weekend and was able to get a few shots of what I am trying to get cleared up. This is the type of debris left in the roads that I want to get cleaned up so the ride on the atvs and golf carts is not so rough.









And then this is about the worse type of spot I would like to clear out. All loose debris setting on top of hard pack soil.





I think the rake/grapple combo should do well with clearing this up.

 

[scotr88]

I have some of the same issues you have,I recently had 30 acres cut in Mississippi,and now have to re-open my trails and roads,the loggers left it in a bad way!

 

[k0ua]

Ran up to the property this weekend and was able to get a few shots of what I am trying to get cleared up. This is the type of debris left in the roads that I want to get cleaned up so the ride on the atvs and golf carts is not so rough.

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And then this is about the worse type of spot I would like to clear out. All loose debris setting on top of hard pack soil.


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I think the rake/grapple combo should do well with clearing this up.

I think you are right.. You will be surprised with just 5 minutes use of the grapple will do. And rake up the small stuff into a pile.. yeah, no problem.