Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

[lostcreekranch]

My Compact Telehandler is more stable than a tractor, because the front axle is bolted to the frame.

the rear axle pivots:

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That makes it safer when carrying high so it doesn't drag on the ground:

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You see that he did not deny his experience as a stunt driver though.

 

[Xfaxman]

Well I can say that landing a D-6 after a jump is a bone jarring experience.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Well I can say that landing a D-6 after a jump is a bone jarring experience.

Maybe ....... you need to move up to a D-11? Air-ride seat is standard equipment.

Caterpillar D11T Bulldozer Car Crush - YouTube

 

[Coyote machine]

Maybe you need to reserve a room at your local looney-bin?! Just in case?:confused2::laughing:
Have you considered using a chainsaw to cut monster loads into multiple pieces? You'd still be a tough guy in all our reviews of your amazing feats!

 

[Xfaxman]

Maybe you need to reserve a room at your local looney-bin?! Just in case?:confused2::laughing:
Have you considered using a chainsaw to cut monster loads into multiple pieces? You'd still be a tough guy in all our reviews of your amazing feats!

If I had a tractor I would have to use a chainsaw.

With my machine I don't need a chainsaw and all that extra work.

 

[Coyote machine]

So, what happens if you actually need to cut a tree instead of ripping it from the ground like Godzilla on steroids?
Do you only grapple things then burn the evidence?

 

[PhysAssist]

My Compact Telehandler is more stable than a tractor, because the front axle is bolted to the frame.

That makes it safer when carrying high so it doesn't drag on the ground:

It also helps that his lift arm is pinned and pivots in the back of his beastly picker-upper.

If you look at the leverage and mechanics of it, his vehicle, unlike most of ours is actually even more stable with a load lifted, as long as he doesn't extend it too much- he has posted pictures showing what exactly it takes to get it to tip over forwards- A LOT!

I can't imagine what it would take to make it go over sideways....

That's in addition to the stunt-driving...

 

[Xfaxman]

So, what happens if you actually need to cut a tree instead of ripping it from the ground like Godzilla on steroids?

Living on two different 80 acre properties with lots of trees, I haven't needed to cut a tree since I got the first Versahandler in September, 2009.

Do you only grapple things then burn the evidence?

Yep, it is mostly dead oak trees and live red cedar trees, that I rip from the ground.

 

[Xfaxman]

It also helps that his lift arm is pinned and pivots in the back of his beastly picker-upper.

If you look at the leverage and mechanics of it, his vehicle, unlike most of ours is actually even more stable with a load lifted, as long as he doesn't extend it too much- he has posted pictures showing what exactly it takes to get it to tip over forwards- A LOT!

I can't imagine what it would take to make it go over sideways....

That's in addition to the stunt-driving...

Yep, rarely get Pucker Factor, except when stunt-driving.

 

[4570Man]

I added some reinforcements to the grapple. The wire mesh was getting crumpled up at the bottom so I cut 4” of it off and welded the bar on. Then I welded the loose ends to the bar.