Grapple Landpride SGC0660 Grapple

[brcompton]

I am looking at a QA grapple for my Kubota B2710. The grapple I am considering is made by Landpride, model SCG0660 and weights about 250 lbs. The grapple is rated up to a 40 hp tractor. Has anyone had any direct experience with this grapple? One concern I have is the width, 60 inches but not a deal breaker. Seem wider than necessary but I have no experience with grapples. The grapple will mainly be use for brush, tree debris, some rocks and will be breaking some tree roots if possible. Plus what is a good definition for a claw grapple vs a root grapple?


SGC06 Series Claw Grapples | Land Pride

 

[rustyshakelford]

Have you looked at the EA line? They have smaller ones that might fit your tractor better.

Brett

 

[aeblank]

I'm thinking about a 60" for my L3940. I'd think a 60 inch is way big for a B.
I agree with the EA Wicked Grapples. Save 100lbs on the grapple and you can pick up that much more "other" stuff.

 

[TripleR]

I'm fairly new to grapples and learned pretty quickly, don't go too big. I tried to compromise and get one to work on my 5740 and 8540. It worked, but I lost lift capacity and my tractor rode really rough, so I bit the bullet and bought a smaller one for the 5740.

I really like LP, but bought something else upon recommendation of my dealer, he sells them, but uses other brands.

 

[brcompton]

Brett,

I have and am still considering the EA line of grapples. The EA grapples cost several hundred more but may be worth the cost.

 

[aeblank]

I am hugely caught up in weight and cost.
A bit more $, but gosh, 100+ pounds lighter than any other. Sometimes 300# lighter.
300# is a heck of a lot of firewood.

Everything I've read is that any grapple is a good grapple or any grapple is better than no grapple. Good luck.

 

[Rocky Hoffler]

T HAVE HAD THREE GRAPPLES THE EA WICKED ROOT GRAPLE IS HANDS DOWN BEST LIGHT WEIGHT BUT STRONG. I WOULDN'TGO ANY WIDER THAN YOU NEED PLUS WITH EA FREE SHIPPING WITHIN 1000 MILES GOOD LUCK

 

[MXBX]

I just started a thread asking the same thing. The LP Grapple is over 150#s lighter than the same EA grapple and at least $700 cheaper. Compare Everything Attachments Tractor Loader Root Rake Grapple to http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/lit/lit_sgc06.pdf

 

[MXBX]

double post

 

[EverythingAttachments]

This is the preferred EA Wicked Grapple for your tractor:
Everything Attachments Compact Wicked Root Grapple 50"

255 pounds without the intermediate lower tines installed and 274 with them.
You'll love it!

 

[MXBX]

This is the preferred EA Wicked Grapple for your tractor:
Everything Attachments Compact Wicked Root Grapple 50"

255 pounds without the intermediate lower tines installed and 274 with them.
You'll love it!

Are all the hinge points greasable? I'm sort of leaning towards the Land Pride unit but like yours as well.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Are all the hinge points greasable?

Absolutely

 

[MXBX]

Good to know both have greasable hinge points. Any thoughts re: one (EA) vs two (LP) hydraulic cylinders?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Absolutely

Here's a pic I just took that shows. This is a Everything Attachments Compact Wicked Root Grapple 50"
We even have zerks where the cylinder mounts.
Travis

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here are some more fine details pointed out by EricTheOracle here on TBN. Thanks again Eric :thumbsup:
Pretty cool features that we've never really advertised or talked about.

 

[Piston]

I LOVE Landpride, and would almost never recommend against it. But in this case, absolutely go with the EA grapple.

(I know you said you want people with direct experience, but this would be a pretty quiet thread if we all listened to that )

 

[brcompton]

I just started a thread asking the same thing. The LP Grapple is over 150#s lighter than the same EA grapple and at least $700 cheaper. Compare Everything Attachments Tractor Loader Root Rake Grapple to http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/lit/lit_sgc06.pdf

MXBX,

I have been looking at the Single Lid Wicked Root Grapple by Everything Attachments. The EA grapple is about the same price as the Landpride SGC0660. It is also only 54" wide which, i think is better for my tractor depending on weight with I am waiting on an answer from EA.

Thanks for your input.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

MXBX,

I have been looking at the Single Lid Wicked Root Grapple by Everything Attachments. The EA grapple is about the same price as the Landpride SGC0660. It is also only 54" wide which, i think is better for my tractor depending on weight with I am waiting on an answer from EA.

Thanks for your input.

The 50" would be the cat's meow on a B2710. 255 pounds without the intermediate lower tines installed and 274 with them.
The 54" is going to be around 349 pounds.

Everything Attachments Compact Wicked Root Grapple 50" is my pick.
Travis

 

[MXBX]

MXBX,

I have been looking at the Single Lid Wicked Root Grapple by Everything Attachments. The EA grapple is about the same price as the Landpride SGC0660. It is also only 54" wide which, i think is better for my tractor depending on weight with I am waiting on an answer from EA.

Thanks for your input.

I am also looking at the smallest EA single lid wicked grapple. I compared the LP and EA above because they were more similar in design and width. I do think it matters what you want to use the grapple for.

ErictheOracle mentioned above also wrote the following recently:

"I haven't posted the videos yet, but I've done some silly lifting with the wicked root grapple. It is very good at grabbing logs, but just okay at brush. The crossbar serves to limit skewering brush piles as well as digging into roots. On the other hand, the wicked root grapple seems indestructible as well as light, two redeeming characteristics."

 

[EverythingAttachments]

ErictheOracle mentioned above also wrote the following recently:

"The crossbar serves to limit skewering brush piles as well as digging into roots. On the other hand, the wicked root grapple seems indestructible as well as light, two redeeming characteristics."

With that in mind, notice how close the crossbar is to the end of the tines on the LP grapple. The crossbar on the wicked grapple serves as a depth gauge when you're running it thru the ground to grub roots.
Without it, you'd bury it and the tractor would stop in it's tracks.
Travis