Grapple Best Sized Grapple?

[Tshot]

I have a 68hp LS tractor that came with a 78" Bucket. I am shopping for a Grapple for it and leaning towards a rock grapple with teeth. I am wondering if I could go 60" or 66" without any problems? I am thinking the narrower beam would give me more maneuverability in the bush. And maybe I'd remove those partially/mostly embedded rocks with less strain on the machine? Thought???

 

[EddieWalker]

You'll be fine with either size. Grapples are not like buckets, you don't need to carry a lot of extra weight around with the biggest one possible.

 

[Shaneard]

I agree with what Eddie said BUT don't buy the cheapest made one either, you'll tear it up with a 68HP tractor.

 

[3Lfarms]

One day I want to get a Wicked 66 from EA for my LS6168. It would be a little overkill, but grapples mostly seem to come in under 60hp rating and 60-100hp rating. The smaller grapples will work fine, but you may tear it up if you aren’t careful.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Yeah, for Rocks, a narrow one would be great. When carrying trees and brush, the limiting factor is always the stuff you are trying to carry out, in between trees.

 

[Motorboatin]

I bought a 66" root grapple from EA and dont think I would be giving anything up if I bought a 60

Like it was pointed out above your limiting factor for moving logs is all the trees that are still standing

 

[oosik]

I have no brush, to speak of, on my 80 acres. I bought a HD 60" rock & root grapple. Land Pride SGC1560 @ 820 pounds. It's combined with a WR Long third function valve. I like it so well, use it so much - it's not been taken off since it was installed five years ago.

It's a perfect match for my 62hp Kubota M6040. AND as much as I use it - the only "damage" - - some of the powder coat is gone off the tips of the teeth.

BIG rocks & HEAVY chunks of Ponderosa pine - - that's my game. It's the ideal implement for moving dirt. Come straight down - close the jaws - rip out an enormous wad of dirt and move it wherever needed. The top lid with its teeth do a great job of back-grading, smoothing & leveling.

View attachment 602638View attachment 602639 If you add a grapple - consider modifying your OEM grill guard. Sticks, stobs, limbs etc can do grave damage to your radiator, grill & battery. The OEM grill guard will only stop stuff the size of a garbage can.

 

[Industrial Toys]

No offence, but I can' believe anyone would powder coat something like that. Something that is damage prone and subject to rust and weather, and then, no way to make touch ups. Or heaven help you, if you need to weld it.

 

[oosik]

When you get it from Land Pride, it's powder coated. At least that's the way it came five years ago. And, no offense taken, IT.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I used to paint stuff to match equipment, but find the Universal Black Enamel just works best. Looks appropriate for a tool and can be ground or wire wheeled off, then touched up with a rattle can.