Coyote machine
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- May 4, 2009
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- Southern VT
- Tractor
- 22 SANY SY 50U, '10 Kioti DK 40se/hst KL-401 FEL, loaded tires, KB-2485 bhoe, Tuffline TB160 BB, Woods QA forks, MIE Hydraulic bhoe thumb & ripper tooth, Igland 4001 winch, & GR-20 Log Grapple. Woods BBX72" Brush Mower. Diamondplate aluminum canopy
Of note, that is a special purpose grapple optomized for only one thing, picking up trees and logs. I have no doubt about it's ability to do that but it would be next to useless in clearing brush, picking up firewood or other general purpose grappling duties.
I disagree with your analysis of the GR-20. I use it for all kind of work, including gathering brush, hauling brush, etc. I also pick up huge boulders on a regular basis. I don't use it for digging per se because I have a backhoe and bucket/ripper tooth and hydraulically operated thumb.
Have you ever operated my model/brand grapple? If not passing judgement on what it can/can't do isn't helpful to anyone.