Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I bet the visibility is limited. You could probably see better if it was on a skid steer. . . .

Absolutely. These things were made for skid steers where you're sitting right on top of the action with the bucket right there in front of you and you can see what you're doing.

 

[Xfaxman]

Absolutely. These things were made for skid steers where you're sitting right on top of the action with the bucket right there in front of you and you can see what you're doing.

Or compact telehandlers, where the seat is low and off to the side.

Here is the view from the seat, looking under it.

I can also put it on the ground and see the teeth when looking over the top.

Popped it out after breaking some roots. :thumbsup:

Sure works good on cedar trees.

 

[94BULLITT]

I have some videos too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHBv7qOByaM&list=UUfZecx081YCkV19RSWCLlWw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrWoQi7y2rg&list=UUfZecx081YCkV19RSWCLlWw

 

[Twotter]

Thanks for the Review Pappy. Does not sound like it would fit my needs, but if I had the budget for several grapples, I could find a home for it ;-)

Xfaxman- That makes short work of it! That is an impressive machine.

Thanks for the explanations guys.

Rob

 

[Northcountryboy]

Hello grapplers
I just got my wicked root grapple. So not many pictures yet.

 

[IslandTractor]

Hello grapplers I just got my wicked root grapple. So not many pictures yet. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/attachments/399599-grappling-fun-picture-thread-image-2659126613-jpg"/>

I love grabbing loads of brush that block my view. Makes my back feel great.

With light brush like you have loaded you can raise the FEL and see where you are driving by looking underneath. Don't try that with heavy loads or on slopes though.

 

[Northcountryboy]

Raised it up for the photo

 

[Northcountryboy]

Thanks for your advice Islandtractor

 

[Degolyerent]

I love grabbing loads of brush that block my view. Makes my back feel great.

With light brush like you have loaded you can raise the FEL and see where you are driving by looking underneath. Don't try that with heavy loads or on slopes though.

I always travel in reverse with loads like that, it solves two problems, being able to see where you are going and dropping stuff and running over it.

 

[IslandTractor]

I always travel in reverse with loads like that, it solves two problems, being able to see where you are going and dropping stuff and running over it.

Yup, that works too. A tad awkward to be twisted around for very long but it works.

 

[Xfaxman]

I always travel in reverse with loads like that, it solves two problems, being able to see where you are going and dropping stuff and running over it.

Yup, that works too. A tad awkward to be twisted around for very long but it works.

Sure glad that I don't have to do the twist!

I just look at the monitor and pull the reverse lever. :thumbsup:

 

[IslandTractor]

Sure glad that I don't have to do the twist!

I just look at the monitor and pull the reverse lever. :thumbsup:

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Nice. I have always wanted one of those cameras mounted on my grapple. Is yours wireless? What brand/model?

 

[Xfaxman]

Nice. I have always wanted one of those cameras mounted on my grapple. Is yours wireless? What brand/model?

Nope, wired from: Rear View Backup Camera & Safety Systems Kits

I have a front camera on the right side to see in the blind spot.

I thought about adding a wireless camera on the boom, but from the seat I can see under the grapple, so I didn't.

 

[94BULLITT]

Hello grapplers
I just got my wicked root grapple. So not many pictures yet.

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Nice load in your Grapple.

It looks like you have a cab tractor. You need to get a back up camera in it. It is nice to have when using the grapple/ FEL. Here is a thread on my camera setup.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316927-backup-camera-50-a.html

 

[Northcountryboy]

Thanks for the info 94Bullitt. I will be getting a backup camera. Very nice install.

 

[jimmysisson]

On the way to the scrap yard. Firewood is down, so the grapple will be out away for the winter soon.
Jim

 

[SLHawkins]

Using Grapple to Spread Gravel

I was going to post this in "Today's Seat Time", but I think this thread is more appropriate. My grapple bucket is definitely my most used and versatile implement. Whenever I mess with woods and brush, my WR Long OBG-72 and Stihl MS390 are the tools of choice!! When putting in the construction driveway, I didn't want to bring my GP bucket to the site and the landscape rake wasn't close by. Although, I have used the grapple to rake up debris before, I never really thought of it as a grading and leveling tool. Well, it worked like a champ!! I've had it going on six years now and this is the first time that I have used it for grading. Once I get all the stumps out and get the rough grading done with the CAT 963, I will go back over with the grapple bucket to finish it off rather than using the box blade.

Hawk

 

[SLHawkins]

Loading Firewood with Grapple

I didn't know we could only attach one video to a post. Here is another video of my grapple being used to load firewood.

Hawk

 

[Threepoint]

Re: Loading Firewood with Grapple

I didn't know we could only attach one video to a post. Here is another video of my grapple being used to load firewood.

Hawk

Great video, Hawk. The grapple did a nice job on the #3 construction stone. I think a box blade might have trouble handling stone that size, although I've never tried.

 

[Rustyiron]

84" Lofflin grapple, it's gotta be about 14-15 years old now.