I have an MTL Extreme I bought some years ago. Lots of farm use with heavy loads. I can say the welds are excellent and I have not damaged it. That version is pretty heavy, but I see no reason your JD would not handle it fine, assuming loader and hydraulics are compatible. I have abused mine...believe me.
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Homestead Implements Pinnacle series is a very well made grapple. Mine is very stout!
There are a lot of choices, and most of them are good. I've had good luck with my MTL. They may be heavier than others but I've never found that to be a problem.
If I was shopping now I also would look at a Frostbite.
If I was shopping now I also would look at a Frostbite.
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What attachment style does the OP have? Is it SSQA or something else?
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Eleven years ago I had a very HD grapple ( Land Pride SGC1560 - 820 pounds ) and WR Long 3rd function installed on my Kubota M6040. It has served well under some pretty extreme conditions. Nothing bent, broken or bruised. I rattle can repaint the tine tips every so often.
I would suggest any of the brands mentioned above plus - Land Pride and ANBO.
Also - check out the thread - Grill Guards - save yourself from future heartache.
I would suggest any of the brands mentioned above plus - Land Pride and ANBO.
Also - check out the thread - Grill Guards - save yourself from future heartache.
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Interestingly, I just ordered a weld on bucket grapple from Green Machine, Inc. I'm gonna weld it on a rail I will weld to the top of one of my lighter duty material buckets (they are all SSQA anyway) as I only need it for moving limbs to the burn pile. 700 bucks shipped to me including everything but hoses and couplers which I already have anyway.
I don't require anything fancy, just a set of rotating pincer jaws to retain the limbs in my bucket and save me from having to cut up everything to fit in the bucket anyway. Of course they entail some fabrication to the top of the bucket (welding), but not a big deal here.
I have 3 buckets actually, 2 double floor HD excavation buckets, one of which I keep my bale spear on all the time and the other I use for any dirt work and the light duty material bucket the pincer jaws will go on. I don't have a 3rd function either. I just ran hydraulic lines to the loader arms out front with a pair of Pioneer SCV's with males on the back of the tractor (the cab tractor) that I plug into the top set of couplers on the back of the tractor. I have 3 sets of remotes on the back of both tractors and the top set also has flow control so I just use the in cab lever to control the hydraulic flow to the loader mounted couplers. Nothing fancy, no extra controls. I like it simple but effective.
I don't require anything fancy, just a set of rotating pincer jaws to retain the limbs in my bucket and save me from having to cut up everything to fit in the bucket anyway. Of course they entail some fabrication to the top of the bucket (welding), but not a big deal here.
I have 3 buckets actually, 2 double floor HD excavation buckets, one of which I keep my bale spear on all the time and the other I use for any dirt work and the light duty material bucket the pincer jaws will go on. I don't have a 3rd function either. I just ran hydraulic lines to the loader arms out front with a pair of Pioneer SCV's with males on the back of the tractor (the cab tractor) that I plug into the top set of couplers on the back of the tractor. I have 3 sets of remotes on the back of both tractors and the top set also has flow control so I just use the in cab lever to control the hydraulic flow to the loader mounted couplers. Nothing fancy, no extra controls. I like it simple but effective.
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I cannot see spending over a grand for something I won't use all that much anyway and in the open position they can stay attached to the bucket all the time anyway. Besides, I'm cheap...lol
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Both my M9's came with nice grill guards from the factory not that I've ever required them as I'm careful about junk (limbs and such) poking the grill and or radiator.
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One thing I never do is remove the loaders from the tractors, never had the need to and on the M9's loader removal is a royal PITA anyway. Why I have both loaders with SSQA attachment units. One is the ATI unit which is quite robust and the other is the stock Kubota attachment which isn't robust as the ATI but so far I have not had any issue with it. I just keep in mind that it's not as well built as the ATI is. I would never have any loader without an SSQA attachment out front. Males it so much easier to change out buckets or anything else I require, like my big snowplow with power angle for wintertime use.
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There could be another reason for not removing the FEL - in my case. Remove the FEL - also removes the grapple. That's about 2500 pounds on the front axle. With the 1000+ pound Rhino rear blade on the 3-point - the tractor might just rear up - all on it's own.
I don't need to find out -
I don't need to find out -
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I have an MTL attachments grapple that has been fine for me. They make models to fit the JD quick attach, but I confess I don't know if you have that on your particular FEL.
THis is what I have, not sure what the style is called
Attachments
WM75Guy
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There are different styles of grapples, such as root rake, open bottom, or bucket. Decide what type you want. Each has its use and advantages. I have a W.R. Long 72" OBG-1 grapple on my Workmaster 75. It stays on the FEL, I use the TC40DA to do the dirt work. It works great. I have lifted large logs to capacity without any damage.
W.R. Long, Inc. | Grapples
W.R. Long, Inc. | Open Bottom Grapple "OBG-2" & "OBG-1"
W.R. Long, Inc. | Grapples
W.R. Long, Inc. | Open Bottom Grapple "OBG-2" & "OBG-1"
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It looks like you have a Great Bend 440 loader with their type of "quick change". I don't know if anyone makes attachments for that. Here is a GB 360 with that type:
GREAT BEND 360 For Sale in Camp Point, Illinois
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If you remove the GB QA you maybe can install this to use skid steer type attachments. But then the stuff you have wouldn't fit so I'm sure that is not an option.
Great Bend 440 & 660 Quick Attach Conversion-Ask Tractor Mike
Great Bend Adapter to Universal Skid Steer Mount
Great Bend and Case IH / LX Replacement Grapples - MDS Manufacturing
Great Bend 440 & 660 Quick Attach Conversion-Ask Tractor Mike
Great Bend Adapter to Universal Skid Steer Mount
Great Bend and Case IH / LX Replacement Grapples - MDS Manufacturing
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