Grappling fun - A Picture Thread....

dragoneggs · May 10, 2018

Stomper said:
Finally got to use my home built stump bucket grapple and I’m super happy with it. Now I can join in this threadView attachment 553588 View attachment 553590 View attachment 553589

Nice job... it looks hungry!

Luke'sScreenName · May 10, 2018

Stomper said:
Finally got to use my home built stump bucket grapple and I’m super happy with it. Now I can join in this thread. The rock is about the biggest I can lift with my poor little L2501

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Not sure why the thumbnails are sideways but if you click on the image they are in the right orientation.

Very nice job. :thumbsup:

Threepoint · May 10, 2018

Stomper said:
Finally got to use my home built stump bucket grapple and I知 super happy with it. Now I can join in this thread. The rock is about the biggest I can lift with my poor little L2501

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Not sure why the thumbnails are sideways but if you click on the image they are in the right orientation.

Very nice, indeed! Would love to see some more pics of your grapple empty, to show your handiwork better.

About the thumbnail orientation, this happens to me as well when I upload an image to TBN from a computer file, although not always. Very puzzling.

Maybe other TBN'rs can advise on why this happens.

goeduck · May 11, 2018

Nice work Stomper !!!! Looks very professional.

Stomper · May 11, 2018

Thanks guys. It was a fun project. I will try to remember to get other pictures for you threepoint.

ch47dpilot · May 11, 2018

Ok I searched thread but with 1715 postings I may have missed this so sorry if its a repeat. Have a 09 Kubota L3400 with LA643 FEL(1100+ lbs lift). Most grapples seam to run around 500lbs so that only leaves 600lbs of load. Not sure how much a normal load of brush/trees weighs but any input on anyone finding the heavy grapple(compared to a 100lb bucket) really limits your loads. Or do you normally find most loads that fit in grapple are under the 600 limit.

Threepoint · May 11, 2018

Remember it's not just your high-lift, and even level carrying capacity that is affected. It affects your break-out force also, when you're trying to cut roots and loosen small stumps. There are lighter, tough grapples that might suit you better.

Xfaxman · May 11, 2018

ch47dpilot said:
Ok I searched thread but with 1715 postings I may have missed this so sorry if its a repeat. Have a 09 Kubota L3400 with LA643 FEL(1100+ lbs lift). Most grapples seam to run around 500lbs so that only leaves 600lbs of load. Not sure how much a normal load of brush/trees weighs but any input on anyone finding the heavy grapple(compared to a 100lb bucket) really limits your loads. Or do you normally find most loads that fit in grapple are under the 600 limit.

Brush isn't very heavy. My TORO+Loader will lift 800 pounds with extra counter weight on the back.

It lifted these oak trees easily with the normal counter weight:

This 26' cedar tree weighed 550 pounds:

goeduck · May 11, 2018

ch47dpilot said:
Ok I searched thread but with 1715 postings I may have missed this so sorry if its a repeat. Have a 09 Kubota L3400 with LA643 FEL(1100+ lbs lift). Most grapples seam to run around 500lbs so that only leaves 600lbs of load. Not sure how much a normal load of brush/trees weighs but any input on anyone finding the heavy grapple(compared to a 100lb bucket) really limits your loads. Or do you normally find most loads that fit in grapple are under the 600 limit.

For your LA643 loader I would get a grapple in the 3XX pound range. My WR Long OBG2 48” is something like 375 lbs. EA makes them in that range and a little under. I went with WR long to get the 48” width so it would fit between the wheel wells in my pickup so that I can easily move it between properties. If that is not a need for you , EA’s start at (I think) 54” wide. They do not open as wide however. Both are good brands. WR along opens to 44”. Once you use any grapple you will appreciate a wide (vertical) opening.