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[BLSXJ]

Hey Ted,

Can you explain the difference (functionally) between the single lid and double lid wicked grapples?

with the double lid, are both grapple cylinders are plumed in parallel together?

why would I want one or the other?

thanks

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Hey Ted,

Can you explain the difference (functionally) between the single lid and double lid wicked grapples?

with the double lid, are both grapple cylinders are plumed in parallel together?

why would I want one or the other?

thanks

Oh my! The ole single vs double lid debate.
That's a subject that has been argued about for days without a definitive conclusion among the TBN masses!! :laughing:

Personally, IMO, I prefer single on a smaller grapple and double on a larger one.
A double lid will clamp tightly across the width of the grapple, which is more efficient than a single on a tremendously off balanced load.(my first pics will illustrate)
The cylinders are Teed together, so the fluid goes to the path of least resistance until it's tightened fully.

BOTTOM LINE: A grapple is one of the most useful investments for a tractor. Just make sure it's a WICKED GRAPPLE!!
Travis

Single lid grapples will have a somewhat faster cycle time because the fluid is only being sent to one cylinder. You can also clamp/pinch something right in the center, rather than to one side or the other.
I've got awesome pics showing what single lid Wicked Grapples are capable of.

This is why the great debate is forever ongoing!!!

yep, all of these are single lids

 

[EverythingAttachments]

All my research on disc harrows kept coming back to you for the quality and features, so we just ordered the XTreme Duty disc from you today and looking forward to it (and the new tractor) to come in. When it does i'll post some pics or video of some Cherokee silt loam being worked!

Thanks for the business! We look forward to hearing about it.
Travis

 

[lostcreekranch]

Hey Ted,

Can you explain the difference (functionally) between the single lid and double lid wicked grapples?

with the double lid, are both grapple cylinders are plumed in parallel together?

why would I want one or the other?

thanks

Or get one of each!

 

[k0ua]

Or get one of each!

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That is such a well composed photo. Like two giant prehistoric blue beasts squaring off to fight one another.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

That is such a well composed photo. Like two giant prehistoric blue beasts squaring off to fight one another.

No doubt....I should follow Rick's advice and just recommend both from now on. It will take less explaining on my end and we'll sell twice as many grapples. :laughing:

 

[crabjoe]

Is there going to be a Labor Day sale??

 

[lostcreekranch]

No doubt....I should follow Rick's advice and just recommend both from now on. It will take less explaining on my end and we'll sell twice as many grapples. :laughing:

Yep, big tractor (96 HP) with 84" dual lid for pushing over / picking up dead trees and small tractor (46 HP) with 72" single lid for tree limbs and brush. They work well in tandem. The 72" is a EA Wicked For Utility tractors. Excellent product, well built. Just between us, it has pushed down some smaller trees in places I couldn't get the big tractor into.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Yep, big tractor (96 HP) with 84" dual lid for pushing over / picking up dead trees and small tractor (46 HP) with 72" single lid for tree limbs and brush. They work well in tandem. The 72" is a EA Wicked For Utility tractors. Excellent product, well built. Just between us, it has pushed down some smaller trees in places I couldn't get the big tractor into.

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No worries. It's tree push tested, trust me!!
Travis

Here's proof. The grapple being punished is the dual lid version of yours.

 

[lostcreekranch]

No worries. It's tree push tested, trust me!!
Travis

Here's proof. The grapple being punished is the dual lid version of yours.

Travis, no disagreement here. I know I could put the 72" wicked on my big tractor and go crazy.

As you might recall, my rationalization, for a second grapple, was the 42"+ jaw opening. Makes it excellent for brush and tree limbs. The 84" only opens 34".

 

[BLSXJ]

The faster cycle time was something I had not thought of, and makes a lot of sense on a flow limited utility tractor (trying to say CUT normally have less flow then a skid steer)

 

[oldafretired]

Just got the EA land leveler yesterday and got it hooked up to my tractor.

It did a great job smoothing out my gravel driveway. Just put it on the ground and pulled it around. Absolutely no skill was needed. LOL

Already have the EA single lid grapple which has been really useful and got a Long front snow blade from EA. Great customer service.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Driveway looks good. Tractor looks good. And that car looks pretty good too.

 

[Mikejeakins]

Nice Job

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Very nice oldafretired. We'd like to see the Wicked Grapple in action as well!
Oh, and I agree with WoodChuckDad. The car is intriguing!!!
Travis

 

[oldafretired]

Very nice oldafretired. We'd like to see the Wicked Grapple in action as well!
Oh, and I agree with WoodChuckDad. The car is intriguing!!!
Travis

I guess I better take some photos of the grapple doing its thing.

This is the car in the photo:

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Yeah, that car is pretty cool.

 

[amigauser]

Sweet!!!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

You've got good taste in cars and tractor attachments!! Very nice.
Travis

 

[Sysop]

Travis, Ted, or whoever at ETA; I have one of your subsoilers. Do you sell any other plough blades that the chisel can be swapped for? Looking at potato plows, most are made sorta flimsy and wouldn't mind just swapping the blade on your much better made subsoiler if possible.