Finished Grappler Claw

JRP · Dec 23, 2006

Mattalurgy has to do with all of the metal properties. The steel used to make a hand file, foe example, is very hard but would make terrible forks because it would easily snap. The steel is selected for making files.

The steel for forks is stronger, and also will not bend or break easily. In short, the metal is designed for use in making forks and is much superior than general purpose 1020 steel for that purpose.

Drippiegut · Sep 11, 2009

I'm near Texarkana and I'm abt ready for a Brush Grapple. Trying to clean up 26 acres behind the loggers.

irwin · Sep 12, 2009

Drippiegut said:
I'm near Texarkana and I'm abt ready for a Brush Grapple. Trying to clean up 26 acres behind the loggers.

Welcome to TBN Drippiegut.

I know you haven't ask any advise, so the following isn't necessarily for you.

There are a few different styles of grapple. If you're primary job is brush then a open bottom, or brush grapple might be best. (see pics 1+2) the least costly grapple would be to add a grapple to your existing bucket. (pic 3)

There's hours of reading posted on grapples here, use the search function.

We're a curious bunch and we like pictures, how about posting a few before pictures of this 25 acre clean up job.

(BTW, my avatar shows my WR Long open bottom grapple)