Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

[goeduck]

Yep, that is a different grapple than your first link

I am seeing that now. If this is actually a standard SSQA at that price, weight and size they should be selling like hot cakes. I want a small grapple for working in the woods gathering firewood logs while maximizing my lift.

 

[goeduck]

I am seeing that now. If this is actually a standard SSQA at that price, weight and size they should be selling like hot cakes. I want a small grapple for working in the woods gathering firewood logs while maximizing my lift.

I asked the question via eBay and this is the response

New message from: wgaequipment (3,455Red Star)
Yes this one is for full size quick attach , we offer it in several types , we normally will always call and confirm your model before shipping

so I will give them a call in the morning to confirm the opening and then likely order it. I think EA is getting away with awful high pricing, particularly since I am beyond EAs 1000 mile free shipment range which puts EA ~double the price of these guys.

EA model I was looking at is ETA-SLRG-54. $1690 plus shipping. This one is $899 including shipping. Plus 6 inches more narrow.

 

[IslandTractor]

Yep, that is a different grapple than your first link to the mini skid steer one:

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The eBay link is for a SSQA:

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That looks a lot like my grapple which cost me $500 twelve years ago and is still giving me great service. I do like the EA grapples but there is no doubt they are expensive. Kind of like paying the Lexus premium over a Toyota that will do the job just as well minus some style points. EA would be wise to offer a simple economy model to deter the competition but I suspect they are too concerned about cannibalizing from sales of their higher profit models. EA is successful simply because WRLong failed to do the same thing ten years ago (and WR Long refused to sell direct to consumers).

 

[LiveDog]

Thought you Guys/Gals would like to see the new 66" EA grapple...

 

[case580c]

Thought you Guys/Gals would like to see the new 66" EA grapple...

Nice looking set up

 

[Tractorable]

Dang man, that thing looks like a T-Rex on steroids! Awesome!

 

[Piston]

Thought you Guys/Gals would like to see the new 66" EA grapple...View attachment 532580View attachment 532581View attachment 532582

REALLY nice looking setup :thumbsup: We look forward to more action shots!

 

[goeduck]

I asked the question via eBay and this is the response

New message from: wgaequipment (3,455Red Star)
Yes this one is for full size quick attach , we offer it in several types , we normally will always call and confirm your model before shipping

so I will give them a call in the morning to confirm the opening and then likely order it. I think EA is getting away with awful high pricing, particularly since I am beyond EAs 1000 mile free shipment range which puts EA ~double the price of these guys.

EA model I was looking at is ETA-SLRG-54. $1690 plus shipping. This one is $899 including shipping. Plus 6 inches more narrow.

They have not answered my question about the opening distance. I don稚 know why this is such a issue for manufacturers. WR Long has it right on their OBG2 - 48 model but price is quite high.

 

[Piston]

They have not answered my question about the opening distance. I don稚 know why this is such a issue for manufacturers. WR Long has it right on their OBG2 - 48 model but price is quite high.

How much is the WR Long OBG-2 48"? It's a bit lighter as well.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I think EA is getting away with awful high pricing