Brush Grapple Project

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DDT

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Clay Center, Kansas
Tractor
Kubota M6040/cab, BX25D, RTVX900
I built this for someone else, 6ft wide 12in on center teeth, it is for a skid steer.
 

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What a beast! It' be fun seeing it maw on an old Geo Metro or something.
 
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Very Impressive build.
 
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DDT,

Very impressive unit.

Do you have an idea of approx total weight for the Grapple?

What is the HP/Size Tractor that unit is on?



Any problems with loader lift capacity?






Thinking about building something similar for a TC55 , would like to know the weight of your unit. Before "OverBuilding" my grapple.



Thanks
 
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Looks very effective and a sturdy piece. Would you share some details regarding steel price, # of hours labor, and approximate weight ? Were the lower pieces cut with a plasma ? Thanks jr
 
   / Brush Grapple Project #6  
Looks similar to the way the WRlong grapple is built.
Nice work!

BTI
 
   / Brush Grapple Project #7  
That is a beast, very nicely done:)
 
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Looks similar to the way the WRlong grapple is built. I have only seen a work saver model, but this one is better.
I have about 40 hours in it. All curved parts were torched and all others was band sawed. I guess it is 1000 lbs, but will get a scale weight of it.
My 5030 will handle it fine but a little heavyer thanI want for it. I plan on building another for my tractor that is lighter. This grapple fits a JD 270(?) skid steer, it is 74" wide at the tires and about 2 tonlift cap.
DDT
 

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