Grapple Kubota L39 TLB Grapple "Markham"?? WOW

[Goodluck w/ That]

WOW, I was looking into getting a 60" Root Grapple & 42" Pallet Fork deal from Wildkat delivered for around 2K. I'm almost sick of reading about Grapples!!! but great info out here!! After reading I'm now seriously thinking of calling Markham & see what deal I can get on the 48" LD Grapple & Forks. I thought I really wanted the the Double Jaws but everyone seems to be happy with 48" single jaw. I don't want to kill the loader lift with to heavy a grapple, it's rated at 2200. I'm a 15 acre Harry Home Owner & it would be used on the Farm except for maybe a couple of side jobs you pickup once & awhile during the year. If I don't get any replies I understand it's because everybody else is sick of reading about grapples too. Thanks, Guys

 

[Village Idiot]

I got the forks and grapple from Markham and I really like them both. Some people on this board raved about the forks and how they were possible the single best implement they bought. I think they work just fine, but I have yet to find the job where I am soooooo thankful I have them.

The grapple on the other hand is awesome, and really is a force multiplier for the utility of the tractor. I already had the hydraulics in the front so I just changed over the connectors (to the ag style, took about 10 min and 2 adjustable wrenches) and was ready to roll. I've scooped up some large rocks/trees/logs and the jaws are plenty powerful. I have never tried the Dual Jaws, so I'm not sure how they compare. The only downside is that the kubota QA that is on my fel is apparently not exactly the skidsteer QA match (this is a known problem with the kubota apparently) so the grapple is just a little loose on the FEL. Someone far smarter than me posted some pics of a quick fix that he welded to his grapple so the kubota QA would mate better (this would be more helpful if I new how to link) but if you search around I'm sure you can find it.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Markham has a pretty good rep here, you should get a price from them. Check these guys out also, Skid Steer Root Grapple. They have very good attachments and if you ask, you can probably get the stuff for less than their asking price. I think that as far as the double jaws go, I feel that they are better, but a lot of people here would rather have the extra 150lb lift capacity than the two jaws. Skid Steer also has a lighter duty set of forks intended for compact tractors.

 

[Big Bri]

I got my Markham grapple and toothbar in last week, while i am impressed with the way it was built i am a little disappointed in the finish or paint on it.

mine was delivered with rust on it and the tooth bar has paint flaking off.
when i pulled the packing label off the grapple it pulled most of the paint off, and left bare steel. so there is no primer under the paint.

i haven't installed or used it yet as we have had two weeks of rain. . . you would swear i lived in the rain forest. so any way i haven't been able to get the tractor out to test it out.

i'll post some pic of the grapple after lunch as the camera is at the house.

 

[Thumper & Buttercup]

I would also give these guys a call and see what they can do for a Grapple for you. I just received mine and like what I see. It's light weight and had more tines than others and I thought it would do good on small rocks and getting under brush the way the tines stick out. Hope this helps.


http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/159553-dehnerwelding-grapple-dialup-warning.html

 

[Big Bri]

here are the pic of the grapple. . . its still on the pallet and banded down.

i think that is a lot of rust for a new grapple. now i know that i'm going to beat it up but still kinda makes me sad to get something in like this.

there are a few pics of the tooth bar as well, its also still strapped to the grapple.
Brian

 

[Goodluck w/ That]

Spoke to Melissa & she recommended a Medium Duty grapple at $1200. Said the light duty on a loader rated over 1400pds lift cap., you could bend it. My tractor is rated at 2200.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I know the feeling... you'd think that a 'new' attachment would be painted a lot better. But I'd rather see a great welding job than a perfect paint job. And - 10 minutes after you put it to use, you'll never notice the rusty spots. They'll be all gone and replaced with some good old fashion scars and scratches

 

[Big Bri]

I know the feeling... you'd think that a 'new' attachment would be painted a lot better. But I'd rather see a great welding job than a perfect paint job. And - 10 minutes after you put it to use, you'll never notice the rusty spots. They'll be all gone and replaced with some good old fashion scars and scratches

That is the only reason i didn't call Markham about it.

 

[Thumper & Buttercup]

Hey Big Bri,

That looks great.

 

[Maknwine]

Spoke to Melissa & she recommended a Medium Duty grapple at $1200. Said the light duty on a loader rated over 1400pds lift cap., you could bend it. My tractor is rated at 2200.

Anyone have a link to the medium duty grapple for $1200 Goodluck's talking about here?

Tks
tom

 

[Big Bri]

Anyone have a link to the medium duty grapple for $1200 Goodluck's talking about here?

Tks
tom

i paid $1240 for mine with the 72" tooth bar and that was shipped to my front door.

think the grapple was $900 and then $250 for the tooth bar the rest was shipping

 

[kennyd]

WOW, I was looking into getting a 60" Root Grapple & 42" Pallet Fork deal from Wildkat delivered for around 2K. I'm almost sick of reading about Grapples!!! but great info out here!! After reading I'm now seriously thinking of calling Markham & see what deal I can get on the 48" LD Grapple & Forks. I thought I really wanted the the Double Jaws but everyone seems to be happy with 48" single jaw. I don't want to kill the loader lift with to heavy a grapple, it's rated at 2200. I'm a 15 acre Harry Home Owner & it would be used on the Farm except for maybe a couple of side jobs you pickup once & awhile during the year. If I don't get any replies I understand it's because everybody else is sick of reading about grapples too. Thanks, Guys

Told you so

What part of MD are you in?

 

[Maknwine]

All I see on there web pages are the Light Duty and the one I bought, which is far from medium duty, its a 66" 800 pound monster.

So I would just like to know the dimensions etc of there medium duty. Tks

 

[IslandTractor]

I don't know why Markham and WRLong and other grapple makers are so conservative with their recommendations on LD grapples. I suspect they are so focused on skidsteers in commercial environments that they just don't know or consider how CUT owners use grapples. No one that I know of on TBN has complained that they have seriously damaged a light duty grapple. I use a light duty 48" Millonzi on a loader with 2700lbs lift capacity and I've worked it hard (for a CUT) killing brush, digging stumps and moving big rocks and it is going strong after four years.

 

[Bama67]

After months of looking and reading on here I finally took the plunge and bought a Markham 48" light duty. So far i really love it. I couldn't imagine why I would need a wider one. And I think it is robust for what i can dish out, it's better looking in person. I doubt I would ever be able to hurt it and my CT440has 2,600 lift capacity. The 48" should be plenty stout for you.

Mine also showed up at the house quite rusty, the finish sucks, but i didn't care to much.

 

[jenkinsph]

here are the pic of the grapple. . . its still on the pallet and banded down.

i think that is a lot of rust for a new grapple. now i know that i'm going to beat it up but still kinda makes me sad to get something in like this.

there are a few pics of the tooth bar as well, its also still strapped to the grapple.
Brian

I think Markham makes a nice grappel but when looking at your pics their welding is not up to par ( looks like my welding). Whoever welded up that unit has little welding experience.

Still may buy one anyway and for most uses the light duty is perfect.

 

[Bama67]

After months of looking and reading on here I finally took the plunge and bought a Markham 48" light duty. So far i really love it. I couldn't imagine why I would need a wider one. And I think it is robust for what i can dish out, it's better looking in person. I doubt I would ever be able to hurt it and my CT440has 2,600 lift capacity. The 48" should be plenty stout for you.

Mine also showed up at the house quite rusty, the finish sucks, but i didn't care to much.

Also a heads up to anyone looking at buying a Markham grapple. If you call Markham they tell you $900 for the LD 48". But you can buy it from them on E-bay for $850. Saves you a quick 50 bucks. Gator Attachments is Markham. I bought mine for $850 then had it shipped to my door in south Bama for $120. $970 for this grapple is one heck of a good deal. I think for all the compliments i get on it I should have bought a couple more and sold them to my friends at a mark-up. haha.

 

[Big Bri]

Also a heads up to anyone looking at buying a Markham grapple. If you call Markham they tell you $900 for the LD 48". But you can buy it from them on E-bay for $850. Saves you a quick 50 bucks. Gator Attachments is Markham. I bought mine for $850 then had it shipped to my door in south Bama for $120. $970 for this grapple is one heck of a good deal. I think for all the compliments i get on it I should have bought a couple more and sold them to my friends at a mark-up. haha.

same here, i haven't put mine on the tractor yet and i already have someone who is willing to buy it from me. he thinks its a mistake that i got it so cheep.

 

[Oldchuck]

I don't know why Markham and WRLong and other grapple makers are so conservative with their recommendations on LD grapples. ... No one that I know of on TBN has complained that they have seriously damaged a light duty grapple.

I managed to bend my Markham LD 48" without too much problem. I wouldn't say "seriously damaged" but an annoyance. Eventually I had a big excavator bend it back and then had quite a bit of extra steel welded on. Worked fine since. Kubota 4400.