Finally added a grapple

Camper · May 2, 2016

I've been wanting a front loader for a long time. Finally added a grapple to the toy mix and hoping to be done with loading brush on a trailer and then unloading the trailer at the brush pile.

k0ua · May 2, 2016

Camper said:
I've been wanting a front loader for a long time. Finally added a grapple to the toy mix and hoping to be done with loading brush on a trailer and then unloading the trailer at the brush pile.

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I don't think you will be sorry. If you have a lot of brush, logs or rocks to handle, it is hard to beat a grapple.

Mysfyt · May 2, 2016

Between bucket, forks, and grapple, the grapple gets the most use on my tractor. Agree with kOua, you won't be sorry. They are a good investment.

justinramani · May 2, 2016

It looks like you went with a Tomahawk - what do you think of the quality?

Btown · May 3, 2016

Camper said:
I've been wanting a front loader for a long time. Finally added a grapple to the toy mix and hoping to be done with loading brush on a trailer and then unloading the trailer at the brush pile. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=467157"/>

That's a nice 1920, looks like you have calcium filled rear tires with a little leak from the valve stem. I have the same problem with my 1920. Gonna take them apart soon and clean them up. How is the quickie loader, my 7108 loader is vey weak with its curl function. Lifting it ok but curl is awe full. Did you add a third function or are you using remotes from the rear.

Camper · Jan 23, 2017

Btown said:
That's a nice 1920, looks like you have calcium filled rear tires with a little leak from the valve stem. I have the same problem with my 1920. Gonna take them apart soon and clean them up. How is the quickie loader, my 7108 loader is vey weak with its curl function. Lifting it ok but curl is awe full. Did you add a third function or are you using remotes from the rear.

The tires do leak. I've thought about replacing them and have found the rears at reasonable prices on the web but the front wheels are very expensive. The quickie loader works pretty well. No complaints so far except for the curl speed. Seems to take forever when curling the grapple down to pick up something. Yes, using the remotes from the rear. Easy connect that way.

Camper · Jan 23, 2017

justinramani said:
It looks like you went with a Tomahawk - what do you think of the quality?

Seems to do the job for me. It's only a one cylinder so that's a drawback on uneven loads but it was half the price.

fried1765 · Jan 25, 2017

Camper said:
The tires do leak. I've thought about replacing them and have found the rears at reasonable prices on the web but the front wheels are very expensive. The quickie loader works pretty well. No complaints so far except for the curl speed. Seems to take forever when curling the grapple down to pick up something. Yes, using the remotes from the rear. Easy connect that way.

It really would be a good idea to break down those rear wheels, and clean up the insides.
My 1920 rear wheels were already too far gone when I bought the tractor 2 years ago.
Had to buy 2 new 13" wheels, because original 14" wheels are no longer available ...anywhere.
Would suggest sandblasting, and then 2 coats of marine epoxy paint.
Then add new tubes filled with windshield washer fluid.
CaCl is Horribly corrosive stuff!