Grapple Mods

[dtd24]

I had to make a few changes to my grapple. I bent up the bucket pretty good. I took a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 1/2" angle and welded it along the entire bottom side of the bucket. The arm connection at the bucket braket bent a bit as well. I tried ti get away with only (2) large bolts on the end. I have added (2) more 5/8" bolts on each side of the arm connection. I think that should solve the arm connection from bending. I will post some pics soon.

 

[PineRidge]

How about a picture or two?

 

[dtd24]

I'll get some oics today, but yesterday I tested my new fix and bent her again. Design Flaw! I have an idea which I will share with the damage pics.

 

[PineRidge]

Theres lots of members here including myself that have put together grapples. I'm sure that if you post a few pictures you'll get some recommendations.

 

[SkunkWerX]

DTD,

Show some pics when you get a chance. On mine the base plate flexes a bit where the cylinder bracket connects, but so far, no permanent bending.

I was using the grapple yesterday to clear a dead tree that had fallen.
Cut it up in 5 foot lengths, and away it went to the woods. The grapple is work-saving beast, that is for sure. I thought back to the days of cutting into pieces, loading in the utility trailer, hauling, unloading by hand, etc, etc.

I am curious as to where your bend is occuring , and what forces are causing it. When I was designing mine, it appeared that varying the height of the cylinder brackets could make a marked difference in not only down force (squeezing ability) but also forces on the bucket brackets.

I wimped out, and made mine less severe in that department, given I'm using a small machine, and lightweight grapple, by most comparisons.

Let us know.

Good Luck with it!

 

[kennyd]

Your killin' us man!
We NEED pictures!

 

[SkunkWerX]

Your killin' us man!
We NEED pictures!

I'm dying here.....

Must...

have....

...pics!

 

[Silver_Knight]

OK, we do not believe you.

 

[3RRL]

Uh, do you have any pictures.

 

[deerhunterf350]

Any Pics, of Bent Steel ????

 

[SkunkWerX]

I'VE GOT A FEVER!

and the only prescription.....is...

....pictures of bent steel.


At this point I think dtd is toying with us. or perhaps ignoring us.

 

[jimgerken]

did I miss the pictures?

 

[dtd24]

Hey Guys,
Sorry about these pics. I'll pull the Big Green Sexy out this weekend and show you my fixes. Sorry work has got me so stretched out it's difficult to sign on at all.

I've got spring fever something bad!!

DaveD

 

[SkunkWerX]

Hey Guys,
Sorry about these pics. I'll pull the Big Green Sexy out this weekend and show you my fixes. Sorry work has got me so stretched out it's difficult to sign on at all.

I've got spring fever something bad!!

DaveD

Good to hear from you Dave!

All work and no tractor play? You need to fix that.