Grapple Brush Grapple, Titan, Versatech - What's Good?

[7879fordman]

I've got a Wildkat Stump Grapple and it is well made. My only complaint, which I would also have with your grapple, is that the solid backing plate blocks visibility to the grapple. The EA WRG does not have that, so you would be better able to see what the grapple is doing, especially if you're trying to do any finesse work with it. The lack of visibility caused by the solid backing plate could be easily solved, however, by cutting out a couple of sections of it and welding some expanded metal in place.

The weakness of the EA WRG, in my opinion, is that the backing plate is so open that sticks and branches can poke out the back of the grapple and go through the tractor's grill. That could be easily solved by welding some expanded metal on the back.

Ya I thought about doing that also . So far no need for me to do it . But if I need or want later like said its easy to change .

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[skeezaroonie]

I am beyond pleased with my Armstrong Ag root rake style grapple (BGR-726). Not sure how widely distributed these are - it's made in Brenham, Texas but they only sell through their dealer network. I'll even plug my dealer, Paige Tractors near Giddings, they're great to deal with. For the price it's very well made and seems to have the geometry and hydraulics well balanced. It opens to 60". Recently I used it to place some salvaged 30" concrete culvert and was gobsmacked at how easily it handled and precisely placed each tile. I keep finding new uses for it and it's become a go-to piece of equipment for a lot of odd jobs - one of those things you wonder how it was possible to ever get along without. I run it on my Yanmar LX4500 and I had no idea a smaller tractor like this could do the things I do with this grapple. If you can find one, it's for sure worth taking a look.

 

[TomSeller]

I am beyond pleased with my Armstrong Ag

Very nice, I had not seen that make before.

 

[Raised on a Deere]

I am beyond pleased with my Armstrong Ag root rake style grapple (BGR-726). Not sure how widely distributed these are - it's made in Brenham, Texas but they only sell through their dealer network. I'll even plug my dealer, Paige Tractors near Giddings, they're great to deal with. For the price it's very well made and seems to have the geometry and hydraulics well balanced. It opens to 60". Recently I used it to place some salvaged 30" concrete culvert and was gobsmacked at how easily it handled and precisely placed each tile. I keep finding new uses for it and it's become a go-to piece of equipment for a lot of odd jobs - one of those things you wonder how it was possible to ever get along without. I run it on my Yanmar LX4500 and I had no idea a smaller tractor like this could do the things I do with this grapple. If you can find one, it's for sure worth taking a look.

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Just PMed you. Anyone know of a Armstrong Ag dealer in Alabama, Tennessee, or Kentucky. This looks like the grapple I want after much reading but having never seen one operate. I have a Yanmar Lx 490. With CL600 loader (basically same as skeezaroonie. Just looking for a good match for my tractor in a root rake grapple.

 

[oosik]

I finally ordered a grapple - Land Pride SGC 2060. Went with the narrower one because I won't be doing a lot of brush work. I'll be moving a lot of big rocks and appropriately sized chunks of VERY large Ponderosa pine. I ordered it thru the local Kubota dealer who will also be installing the third function plumbing.

 

[TomSeller]

I finally ordered a grapple - Land Pride SGC 2060. Went with the narrower one because I won't be doing a lot of brush work. I'll be moving a lot of big rocks and appropriately sized chunks of VERY large Ponderosa pine. I ordered it thru the local Kubota dealer who will also be installing the third function plumbing.

Congratulations. You will like it.

 

[Raised on a Deere]

I am beyond pleased with my Armstrong Ag root rake style grapple (BGR-726). Not sure how widely distributed these are - it's made in Brenham, Texas but they only sell through their dealer network. I'll even plug my dealer, Paige Tractors near Giddings, they're great to deal with. For the price it's very well made and seems to have the geometry and hydraulics well balanced. It opens to 60". Recently I used it to place some salvaged 30" concrete culvert and was gobsmacked at how easily it handled and precisely placed each tile. I keep finding new uses for it and it's become a go-to piece of equipment for a lot of odd jobs - one of those things you wonder how it was possible to ever get along without. I run it on my Yanmar LX4500 and I had no idea a smaller tractor like this could do the things I do with this grapple. If you can find one, it's for sure worth taking a look.

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I relooked at the Armstrong ag site and realized I was about to make a possible mistake in my order. Almost ordered the BGRLT 470 lbs 3/8' down tines thinking that was the one you have but yours is (evidently from the model number BGR726) 670 lb. I think I want lighter because I like to bush hog with the loader on so I can do a combination of take out this or that patch of brush or saplings and mow them up and or take the chain saw to bigger stuff and push take them to the burn pile or make a pile of firewood. If it wasn't for the mowing which in the same day I might be mowing the open areas moving at 4 to 5 MPH. A lighter loader would be better for that. Just wondered if you have any thoughts on whether yours is on the heavy side or that the tractor handles it well out in the fields on the run. Wish I knew what my bucket weighs. That would help me decide. It works real well over my terrain with the bush hog. but I am thinking it is on the under 400 lbs side since the whole loader is only about a 1000 lbs.

In a nutshell I believe I would benefit from the stronger one like yours if it is not obnoxiously heavy while bush hogging. Also I think the 64" model would meet my needs, the BRG64-5 and save 60lbs at 610 lbs if I did not get the BRGLT.

Maybe I should ask another way. Would you want to have your grapple on your tractor all the time or do you just hook up to it when you need it for certain tasks. I do most everything with my loader on. Thanking you in advance for any thoughts or suggestions.

 

[Xfaxman]

------------ Anyone know of a Armstrong Ag dealer in Alabama, Tennessee, or Kentucky. This looks like the grapple I want after much reading but having never seen one operate. I have a Yanmar Lx 490. With CL600 loader --------- Just looking for a good match for my tractor in a root rake grapple.

Can't help with an Armstrong dealer, but here is another good root rake style grapple, single or dual lid.
From: 333 Series "Standard Duty" - Precision Manufacturing

 

[Raised on a Deere]

Can't help with an Armstrong dealer, but here is another good root rake style grapple, single or dual lid.
View attachment 372877 From: 333 Series "Standard Duty" - Precision Manufacturing

Thanks. One of the dealers is close to my branson dealer in simpsoville ky. My yanmar is currently near there and in two weeks I go for some significant seat timeline. I will have a look.

 

[davrow]

Can't help with an Armstrong dealer, but here is another good root rake style grapple, single or dual lid.

Couldn't find any prices and nearest dealer is 430 miles away. Any idea what their standard duty grapples run? Thanks

 

[Xfaxman]

Couldn't find any prices and nearest dealer is 430 miles away. Any idea what their standard duty grapples run? Thanks

No, just call them, since there is no dealer close they might sell and ship direct to you. Contact Us - Precision Manufacturing

I was on their Website looking at the tree cutter when I saw the grapple.

 

[Tim13]

My use would be clearing logs and brush piles on my property.

I can tell you that last year I purchased the 54" ETA WRG for the same purpose. I had lots of brush piles around the farm and many trees to clear up. As you can see by the photo, I didn't run into any problems and was truly amazed at how quickly the brush piles disappeared. I didn't notice any limits to having a 30" opening. Once I got used to filling the grapple with brush the job went even quicker. Plus, Travis @ ETA was awesome to work with. I had the wrong hydraulic connections and he worked to make it right. The Deere dealer ended up finding the right parts after a 45-minute search and since then it has been smooth sailing.