Good morning!!!!

[lostcreekranch]

My tractor has 25 hp, so picking up Sequoias is not on my list. LOL

The electric unit is rated the same as the hydraulic , 2500 lbs, but the electric unit has a limiter switch to get there, the actuator is 5000 lbs.

I was able to balance one cherry tree on the bucket, it made the rear a little light so I put the land plane on and went really slow. The tractor will readily lift more than I’m comfortable moving.

Maybe my question was imprecise Randy. I wasn't asking about lift capability of the grapple. I'm addressing the force applied to keep the grapple lid closed and keep whatever your picking up .. in the grapple?

I realize your tractor can't pickup what my 100 HP tractor can but .. neither can my 55 HP tractor. Even with lighter loads you want your grapple to secure .. what you're "grappling".

My concern is that electric actuators probably can't produce the grapple jaw force you'd get from hydraulic cylinders.

 

[LouNY]

Morning to all,
Drew glad to see that you are in control and making good progress.

Dang I wanted to get down in the shop this morning and get a bit of weldiing done before it got uncomfortably hot and humid,
at 8:30 it's already 78F and 68% humidity, so back in the house for a bit and have breakfast, then may do some mowing.

Hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this weather.

Lou

 

[txdon]

Don, here is what they sent me.
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Wow, only three questions were asked and then they sent the coupon code for the watch and said I could not continue until the watch and my phone were paired, from the time I started to the time of the coupon code was about 30 minutes mostly reading. I wonder if they have changed something. I should be able to continue tomorrow after the watch pairing.


Good morning! Cloudy. 75˚F, heat index 75˚F. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature 290 mega swelts. (75˚F). we had one gust of wind from the hurricane 28.2 MPH. It blew the cover off the neighbors hot tub. total rain .05"

RNG my weather station is 5' from the ground. I'll have to adjust the sprinkler and angle it down a bit.

Ranger needs some recall work today - something about a plug in the brake light.

 

[pennwalk]

Think I may just start workin' on a pony tail, like back in my hippy/college student days.
It may come to that here too.
On the other hand I found the #3 comb for my beard trimmer. I'm thinking about that too. Buzz

Chris

 

[Thomas]

wngsprd
Thomas, Boo must be hot with your warm weather. Take him a lemonade, with two straws.
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Think Boo be hanging enjoying water pools by the looks of knock down ferns etc. also path coming up over the bank,knowing most bears around here they will climb shady trees with good branches and snooze for hours.

 

[txdon]

Randy I was just reading that if you have any insurance besides regular medicare you will be rejected because the other insurances will not share information with the study. Do you have one of the advantage programs or something besides the original A & B?

Drew If your Dr. is concerned about a-fib this is the study for you.

 

[toppop52]

Maybe my question was imprecise Randy. I wasn't asking about lift capability of the grapple. I'm addressing the force applied to keep the grapple lid closed and keep whatever your picking up .. in the grapple?

I realize your tractor can't pickup what my 100 HP tractor can but .. neither can my 55 HP tractor. Even with lighter loads you want your grapple to secure .. what you're "grappling".

My concern is that electric actuators probably can't produce the grapple jaw force you'd get from hydraulic cylinders.

They are both rated at 2500 lbs clamping force. The electric unit has a 5000 lb actuator but a limiter switch stops it at 2500 so it doesn’t break stuff on the grapple. The hydraulic unit is also rated at 2500 lbs, I’m sure it also has some kind of limiter to prevent problems. I have read some on both but I’m depending on dealer for most info. The hydraulic one would cost another thousand dollars.

 

[toppop52]

Wow, only three questions were asked and then they sent the coupon code for the watch and said I could not continue until the watch and my phone were paired, from the time I started to the time of the coupon code was about 30 minutes mostly reading. I wonder if they have changed something. I should be able to continue tomorrow after the watch pairing.


Good morning! Cloudy. 75˚F, heat index 75˚F. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature 290 mega swelts. (75˚F). we had one gust of wind from the hurricane 28.2 MPH. It blew the cover off the neighbors hot tub. total rain .05"

RNG my weather station is 5' from the ground. I'll have to adjust the sprinkler and angle it down a bit.

Ranger needs some recall work today - something about a plug in the brake light.

I have no idea, but they didn’t like something about me, and I can’t understand it, I’m so lovable!

 

[wngsprd]

They are both rated at 2500 lbs clamping force. The electric unit has a 5000 lb actuator but a limiter switch stops it at 2500 so it doesn’t break stuff on the grapple. The hydraulic unit is also rated at 2500 lbs, I’m sure it also has some kind of limiter to prevent problems. I have read some on both but I’m depending on dealer for most info. The hydraulic one would cost another thousand dollars.

Sounds impressive, Toppops...I've never heard of that technology.

As a comparison, Everything Attachments has a very nice grapple and 3rd Function kit for about $2,400, and free shipping. Not sure it fits a Massey...another $400 buys an upgraded one that might fit. I forget how much you said the electric one costs. I know you'll love one once you get it.

 

[NHBX]

Good morning folks, thanks again for all the welcomes.
82 with a dew point of 68 high of 96 with a heat advisory until 8 pm again.
Not sure how you folks that think this is spring weather handle it in summer! :laughing:
Did all the outside stuff early and will relax in the shade or AC today.
I can empathize on the hair cut beard situation.
I took the kitchen shears to my beard, hair is already at ponytail stage.
Beard was so long our little dog was hiding under it during thunder storms.
Enjoy your day all.

Luther