Loader Grapple!!!!

[keenan]

I am looking for recommendations on the best light weight grapple for the money. That will fit a gc1723e. Pics and links to product would be great.

 

[cglaser104]

What tractor do you have?

 

[keenan]

A gc1723e, I also edited the post.

 

[cglaser104]

Best Rated 55 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple from Everything Attachments

Most lightweight grapple you'll find. Uses universal quick hitch.

 

[oosik]

Land Pride make a good grapple. I would recommend WR Long for third function and modify your OEM grill guard to protect grill, radiator & battery.

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[cglaser104]

Land Pride make a good grapple. I would recommend WR Long for third function and modify your OEM grill guard to protect grill, radiator & battery.

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How heavy is that grapple? Is it universal quick hitch as well?

 

[oosik]

My grapple is - Land Pride SGC1560. 60" wide and 820 pounds. It is a TRUE beast. To the best of my knowledge - Land Pride no longer makes this model. Well - it uses the same hitch/lock-up system as my Kubota bucket. Is it universal quick hitch - IDK. I had the Kubota dealer instal the grapple five years ago and I've never taken it off since it was installed.

There are two "keys" that lock in/hold the bottom and two hand activated latches on the sides.

I use the grapple to move large - office desk size - rock and five & ten foot chunks of ancient Ponderosa pine. I can lift/move stuff up to 3000# and then the rear end gets a little "light in the loafers". As counter weight to the grapple - 1550# of RimGuard in the rear tires - - Rhino 950 rear blade @ 1050#.

 

[shooterdon]

I have the MTL with double lid...only $1000...not as good as the better grapples but I am not a heavy user and it works for me.

 

[cglaser104]

The EA grapple is around 200lbs and has a SSQA which his GC1723E should possibly have on it. GC series tractors have limited lift capacity... The JD 1 series or Kubota BX with a bit better lift capacity

 

[Imold]

I am leaning towards the Wicked 55 grapple which weighs only 239 pounds for my GC1705 and they also have a complet WR Long diverter kit for just under 800.00 which includes hoses or else Summit makes a diverter for half the price but has no hoses. So far this is about the best system I have found for the GC1705.
I am still looking for a ssqa for the 1705, Massey wants 485.00 total but not sure that痴 the best price out there.
Best Rated 55 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple from Everything Attachments