DK55c with root grapple

IslandTractor · Jun 1, 2006

Call Joe Millonzi (440) 354-9800. He's in charge of the internet sales.

They do business as Millonzi International Products Group, Inc
3767 Lane Road Extension
Perry, Ohio

Their website, last time I checked, was pretty limited. http://www.miproductsgroup.com/

I did recently see the same grapple I had on ebay (they use attachments4u as their screen name if I recall correctly). Try searching for "light duty 48" grapple". You may also find their grapples on ebay or elsewhere with other dealers but I don't know what sort of prices the retailers ask. The dealer who provided hydraulic hoses for me carries them I think.

As you know, I am a fan of the grapple. You'll need a QA adapter for the KL130 which I believe is exactly the same pin pattern/dimensions as the KL120. I have the prototype and it works perfectly. Just make sure they don't spray paint all over the pins as that makes initial installation an unnecessary pain in the butt.

I still have my hydraulic hoses zip tied to the frame. If you know where to get fittings like on the right side FEL post to mount the QCs let me know. I'd also like to weld in some brackets on the left FEL post and on the front cross piece to make a more permanent home for the hydraulic hose connectors. You talk of mounting them to the removable cover but that would put them underneath the cross piece where they might be more vulnerable. I was thinking on the top side of the cross piece were I could see them.

IslandTractor · Jun 1, 2006

Call Joe Millonzi (440) 354-9800. He's in charge of the internet sales.

They do business as Millonzi International Products Group, Inc
3767 Lane Road Extension
Perry, Ohio

Their website, last time I checked, was pretty limited. http://www.miproductsgroup.com/

I did recently see the same grapple I had on ebay (they use attachments4u as their screen name if I recall correctly). Try searching for "light duty 48" grapple". You may also find their grapples on ebay or elsewhere with other dealers but I don't know what sort of prices the retailers ask. The dealer who provided hydraulic hoses for me carries them I think.

As you know, I am a fan of the grapple. You'll need a QA adapter for the KL130 which I believe is exactly the same pin pattern/dimensions as the KL120. I have the prototype and it works perfectly. Just make sure they don't spray paint all over the pins as that makes initial installation an unnecessary pain in the butt.

I still have my hydraulic hoses zip tied to the frame. If you know where to get fittings like on the right side FEL post to mount the QCs let me know. I'd also like to weld in some brackets on the left FEL post and on the front cross piece to make a more permanent home for the hydraulic hose connectors. You talk of mounting them to the removable cover but that would put them underneath the cross piece where they might be more vulnerable. I was thinking on the top side of the cross piece were I could see them.

MadReferee · Jun 2, 2006

pseudofarmer,

I have the WR Long electric/hydraulic setup with joystick button on my Kubota. It's not complicated at all. I am only about 15 minutes from you (you're in Peterborough right?). You are welcome to come and look at my setup. Send me a PM.

MadReferee · Jun 2, 2006

pseudofarmer,

I have the WR Long electric/hydraulic setup with joystick button on my Kubota. It's not complicated at all. I am only about 15 minutes from you (you're in Peterborough right?). You are welcome to come and look at my setup. Send me a PM.

RedRocker · Jun 2, 2006

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Not much of a bummer at all. In fact after using the grapple for an hour or so it is a totally natural motion, virtually unconscious. )

You may wanna go with subconscious, that UN could get you in trouble. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RedRocker · Jun 2, 2006

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Not much of a bummer at all. In fact after using the grapple for an hour or so it is a totally natural motion, virtually unconscious. )

You may wanna go with subconscious, that UN could get you in trouble. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

IslandTractor · Jun 2, 2006

But I like tractoring in my sleep. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

IslandTractor · Jun 2, 2006

But I like tractoring in my sleep. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Highbeam · Jun 2, 2006

Ok I'll look at the site. Thanks for posting it. The entire grapple cost is only somewhat higher than the add on grapple like from tatro and it looks to be far more effective.

The hydraulic QD type fittings on the FEL hoses I believe are called bulkhead fittings. Pineridge used them on his grapple install and they look sharp.

I had planned to use a bracket that mounts to the access cover and then bends up and around to the top of the crossbrace for safe connection above that crosspiece. For obvious reasons, I have no desire to drill, weld, or touch that crosspiece in any way since it needs all the strength it can get.

I bought a bag of 1000 zip ties several months ago and find they get used very often for some pretty strange things. I find them to be the duct tape of the 21st century.

Highbeam · Jun 2, 2006

Ok I'll look at the site. Thanks for posting it. The entire grapple cost is only somewhat higher than the add on grapple like from tatro and it looks to be far more effective.

The hydraulic QD type fittings on the FEL hoses I believe are called bulkhead fittings. Pineridge used them on his grapple install and they look sharp.

I had planned to use a bracket that mounts to the access cover and then bends up and around to the top of the crossbrace for safe connection above that crosspiece. For obvious reasons, I have no desire to drill, weld, or touch that crosspiece in any way since it needs all the strength it can get.

I bought a bag of 1000 zip ties several months ago and find they get used very often for some pretty strange things. I find them to be the duct tape of the 21st century.