Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

[dragoneggs]

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.View attachment 540710

Looks like a good fix!

 

[Gordon Gould]

That's what I was gonna say

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[goeduck]

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

What is it about cedars? Up here we (mostly) like cedars.

 

[Grumpa Wally]

Finally got my Grapple Now I need to get Hydraulic lines made up. Unloaded it from the my trailer, good thing I didn't go wider as I would not have been able to unloaded it directly on to my loader. Almost 47 inche opening.

Made here in NC too. That's one wide mouth and built tough.

 

[Xfaxman]

What is it about cedars? Up here we (mostly) like cedars.

Here they grow like weeds and burn like they were soaked with gasoline.

Note the cedars in the background:

Here is one that was 24 feet tall, growing right next to an oak tree.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here they grow like weeds and burn like they were soaked with gasoline.

Note the cedars in the background:

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Here is one that was 24 feet tall, growing right next to an oak tree.

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And they drink water like there’s no tomorrow!

 

[dragoneggs]

Different kind of cedars I believe, than the ones we have in the PNW. Ours grow very tall and can yield a bunch of lumber.

 

[japody]

Here they grow like weeds and burn like they were soaked with gasoline.

Note the cedars in the background:

Here is one that was 24 feet tall, growing right next to an oak tree.

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I've been battling the buggers for years. Looks like neither one of us has a monopoly on them.

 

[dragoneggs]

I've been battling the buggers for years. Looks like neither one of us has a monopoly on them.

We worship them here!

 

[lostcreekranch]

We worship them here!

Here ... we rip em out of the ground and create burn piles. I make a nice base of cedars and then stack dead trees on top. I get a really complete burn, with nothing left but ashes.

 

[dragoneggs]

Here ... we rip em out of the ground and create burn piles. I make a nice base of cedars and then stack dead trees on top. I get a really complete burn, with nothing left but ashes.

Does make good kindling. Dad taught that one. Larger sticks tend to char and pop.

 

[Xfaxman]

Grappling fun for the Grappling fun picture thread.

A big byte of previously pulled cedars:

Note that the front axle is airborne trying to get the bottom tree into the grapple:

Got enough branches to pick it up:

Made it to the burn pile:

 

[ssbogger]

Did a little clearing and pulled down some big vines. Some of them were a little too much for the tractor and had to bring the big boy.

 

[case580c]

Well it was dry enough to test out my Grapple W.R. Long OGB-1, 64" width (we have only had 8.25 inches of rain) getting the feel of using the grapple I was pleasantly surprised that my first attempt I got the entire pile!

 

[lostcreekranch]

Well it was dry enough to test out my Grapple W.R. Long OGB-1, 64" width (we have only had 8.25 inches of rain) getting the feel of using the grapple I was pleasantly surprised that my first attempt I got the entire pile!View attachment 541305View attachment 541306View attachment 541309View attachment 541308

Nice work Case. Thanks for your pictures! Keep sharing!

 

[frogracer]

Just a simple 1st Grapple pick photo.

I have not had much time to use my new tractor let alone the grapple. Making a trip to the property next week to mess around and get a few builders / contractors lined out. Will work the tractor and grapple as time allows.

It's and ArmsgrongAg Grapple

 

[Xfaxman]

Just a simple 1st Grapple pick photo.

I have not had much time to use my new tractor let alone the grapple. Making a trip to the property next week to mess around and get a few builders / contractors lined out. Will work the tractor and grapple as time allows.

It's and ArmsgrongAg Grapple

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Need more pictures, can't see the grapple in this one.

 

[frogracer]

Need more pictures, can't see the grapple in this one.

I will get a few photos on my next trip.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Just a simple 1st Grapple pick photo.

I have not had much time to use my new tractor let alone the grapple. Making a trip to the property next week to mess around and get a few builders / contractors lined out. Will work the tractor and grapple as time allows.

It's and ArmsgrongAg Grapple

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Nice rig. You might check the hydraulic hoses on your grapple. Looks like they might be a bit long and could get caught on something!



I’ve used some HD tywraps to keep my hoses out of trouble.

 

[Xfaxman]

Just a simple 1st Grapple pick photo.

I have not had much time to use my new tractor let alone the grapple. Making a trip to the property next week to mess around and get a few builders / contractors lined out. Will work the tractor and grapple as time allows.

It's and ArmsgrongAg Grapple

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Nice rig. You might check the hydraulic hoses on your grapple. Looks like they might be a bit long and could get caught on something!

I've used some HD tywraps to keep my hoses out of trouble.

Yep, I saw that also. It looks like hose protector, but looks too flat to have a hose in it, so I think it is something he picked up with the grapple.