Grapple Frontier Root

[Honey Dealer]

Is the Frontier AV20H Root grapple a quality unit?

 

[LouieJunior]

I purchased one in November and use it every weekend -- rarely have the bucket attached. I've had some recent difficulty attaching the 3rd function hydraulic line. Other than that, I have no hesitation recommending it. The unit is great for picking up debris and clearing old fence rows.

 

[AGGIE00]

I have the AV20G and also use it with my 10000 lb skidsteer. It is very stout, 950 +/- pounds, and iis till perfectly straight after grubbing out mesquite stumps. The only damage I have done to it is rip off 2 of the replaceable teeth.

 

[Khiggins]

I have the av20e and it's the best thing I've ever seen for a tractor, it is indestructible, I see other people describing the tines on theirs being 3/8 steel or 1/2 in this has 1 inch thick steel!!! It has snapped 10 inch cedars that I clamped too tight like I can snap a toothpick!! Worth every penny!!

 

[Eric102]

Is the Frontier AV20H Root grapple a quality unit?

The tine spacing is 15" which is about double of other makes. It should be great logs and stumps but I would think if you want to pick up smaller debris you would want some additional lower tines of about 8" spacing.

 

[AGGIE00]

The wider tine spacing makes it much better for raking without picking up a lot of dirt. The tines also extend far below the bottow pipe that allows it to rake deeper without pulling dirt.

 

[Honey Dealer]

Does anyone have the specs on the different Frontier models?
Which ones will the 4x20's handle?

 

[LouieJunior]

Your 4X20 should have a 400X or 400CX Loader. The AV20H (60 in.) and AV20E (62 in.) are compatible with both FELs.
I have the AV20H and love it. You'll also need BW15260 Third SCV Kit (Open Station)

 

[Honey Dealer]

Your 4X20 should have a 400X or 400CX Loader. The AV20H (60 in.) and AV20E (62 in.) are compatible with both FELs.
I have the AV20H and love it. You'll also need BW15260 Third SCV Kit (Open Station)

Does the AV20E have two hydraulic cylinders?

 

[LouieJunior]

Yes - good photo at this link...

http://www.machinefinder.com/ww/en-US/machine/1718661

 

[Honey Dealer]

Anyone know the weight difference between the E and H models?

 

[LouieJunior]

AV20H model has only one hydraulic cylinder which is centered on the unit.

 

[Honey Dealer]

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AV20H model has only one hydraulic cylinder which is centered on the unit.

Would you see an advantage having two cylinders like the E model?

 

[AGGIE00]

Would you see an advantage having two cylinders like the E model?

Two is far better than one. When a log turns and holds one open, the other is free to clamp the small debris that would otherwise fall out.

 

[LouieJunior]

I suppose you can get a better grip on irregularly shaped objects, since each of the top units can close independently.