Going to build a Grapple Bucket!

[rebeltect]

I'm thinking about building a "Grapple Bucket" for my Cub Yanmar Ex2900. I just recently finished install a diverter valve for the third function. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions, before I start this build. I have enough steel to build a 52" wide bucket, which I think will be good since the front track on my front tire's is 48", and I figured that since there will be a grapple on top of the bucket, this should help reduce some of the weight. Also I posted some drawings I did, let me know what you guy's think?

 

[chad22]

Looks good. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

Chad

 

[Artisan]

Nice looking machine, I think it looks like this;

I added a grapple to my bucket, do a search for "GrappleOmatic' .

www.greensmachine.com sells the major components.

 

[swick1]

I'm working on my build too: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/246742-grapple-hydraulic-setup-1026r.html

I think you should cut the sides back about twice as much and add another plate around the outside edge to stiffen it up.

Like this: http://www.hunttractor.com/images/inventory pics/Attachment pics/41519 - 17in backhoe bucket.JPG

 

[rebeltect]

Thanks Artisan, your BX "GrappleOmatic" build is awsome. That's exactly what I'm going for ultimatetly. Thanks for the link to the "Greensmachine" grapple. I originally thought about building a grapple for the bucket I'm building, but once I saw their grapples and calculating the cost of the materials I would need, it is definatley cheaper to buy from them, Thank You!

 

[rebeltect]

Looks good swick1, that looks like a ton of work! How do you like that Deere 1026R? My uncle just bought one a few weeks ago and this weekend used a old 60" brush hog on it....wow that little thing has some power, impressive for sure! Oh yeah and thanks for the advice, I will definatley add some steel to the edge's of my bucket! Ultimatley this is what I'm going for GP

 

[swick1]

Keep monitoring my thread. Things are going to get interesting next week. I struggled with building a bucket like you are doing vs a root grapple setup because I liked your lower weight design. I ultimately went with my style as I am in need of a bucket to sort material and I figured I could add a grate to the bottom of my design for that purpose. I may even add a land leveler attachment to it like they have for skid steers. I could pin it off / on in just a few seconds and it would replace a land plane and material sorter.

Regarding the 1026r, it was the best tractor in its class by far. I should have got a mini ex instead of the backhoe though but it beats a shovel by a long shot!

 

[rebeltect]

Here's some pic's of my diverter valve all setup on my Ex2900!

 

[swick1]

Sweet! That looks good. I can't wait until my fittings come in from their 2 week backorder

 

[Dana Warner]

I am wondering if there is a reason you are using a diverter valve. My loader valve has a power beyond port that allowed me to add a valve to the circuit. The valve I bought from Surplus Center also has a power beyond port which runs to the 3PH.