Millonzi Grapple on a 2520

[RollTideRam]

Still trying to get some pics up. Anyway it came in, and I have to get it plumbed up. JC

 

[RollTideRam]

(fingers crossed) Here are some pics. JC

 

[jeffinsgf]

ABF is supposed to deliver mine tomorrow morning. I could scream, though....I am tied up with meetings all week, and have to go to a trade show this weekend. I won't even get to take it out of the crate til next Monday, AARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!

 

[kennyd]

That is AWSOME looking! WOW!

Could you take a picture of how they did the rear QA mounts?

 

[RollTideRam]

With my dial-up, it takes a while to upload pics, so here is Millonzi's pic. JC
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The top pin works on my 200cx. These plates were welded onto the grapple. We traded measurements via email and we were off 1/8". I used a sanding wheel on the grinder and removed just a little more than the paint on the outside edge of the pins and it fits great.

 

[mscheer772]

Looks Good and hungry.Feed it well,and happy working.
Is that the 48inch grapple?
Mine is sitting in Duluth Mn., ready to be shipped to Mason WI.,can't wait. The excitement is killing me.

 

[RollTideRam]

Yes it's the 48 inch "Island Tractor" special. JC

 

[Hard]

Very Cool RollTide!! Have Fun!

 

[Johnagain]

When did you guys order these grapples? I ordered mine the first week in Feb and still have not recieved mine. All I get is that the delay is from thier move to a new building. They originally told me it would take 10-14 days. I have called many times and will call again Monday morning.

 

[IslandTractor]

Looks just as good on a green tractor as an orange one. How are you running the hydraulics?

 

[RollTideRam]

I bought the Fasse diverter, my only option since no rear remote is offered on a 2520. Ordered it through my dealer and took the tractor up there and let them install. It is ready, and I'll pick it up Wednesday and check out the install. JC

 

[IslandTractor]

Sounds like you are about to start having fun!

Are you planning to switch back and forth between the bucket and grapple on a regular basis? I'd love to hear how long it takes. I thought of going the same route you did (having pin ears welded on the grapple rather than the QA adapter). As I got the QA adapter I have not tried to switch back and forth. I was wondering how easy it is to line up the pins and how much "persuasion" is needed when changing over the bucket/grapple. Certainly using the pins will save both weight and money for the QA adapter so others will be interested in your experiences.

 

[RollTideRam]

The Deere quick attach uses a "cuff" on the top and pin on the bottom. When hooking up my bucket or local made pallet forks, you just extend the top of loader connection (tilt forward) and get under the cuff. Then tilt back and they are centered enough for the bottom pin to slide right in. Then get off the tractor and put the "pin in the pin" (locking clip). I may have to grind just a little more on the grapple pins, so I can paint them and have them still fit. JC

 

[YASH2520]

I bought the Fasse diverter, my only option since no rear remote is offered on a 2520. Ordered it through my dealer and took the tractor up there and let them install. It is ready, and I'll pick it up Wednesday and check out the install. JC

I run the grapple on my ATI bucket off the rear power beyond. I have also installed a selector valve and the rear remote couplers which allows me to have an additional selectable circuit, with the option to switch what is selected by connecting other items to the couplers.

 

[mscheer772]

It probably took me six-eight weeks to take dlivery. I was given the same reason for the delay.Try calling Joe Millonzi,he is very customer oriented.

I tried out the grapple this week-end. Better than I dreamed. I picked up a 1250-1500 lb boulder with no problems. A little light in the a** end. I didn't have the ballast box attached. That was a mistake.A** end came up off the ground,shorts got loaded.Never ever again.


Island Tractor is a persuasive "salesmen" for their product.He convinced me anyway.

-Mike-

 

[IslandTractor]

I tried out the grapple this week-end. Better than I dreamed. I picked up a 1250-1500 lb boulder with no problems. A little light in the a** end. I didn't have the ballast box attached. That was a mistake.A** end came up off the ground,shorts got loaded.Never ever again.
-Mike-

I did the same thing the first day I put my grapple on my CK20. Charged into a big pile of intertwined branches and chomped down on it then lifted. The FEL is clearly strong enough to pivot up the rear wheels (even loaded). Since that day I have never used the grapple except with a 600lb Bush Hog or my backhoe in place. Even then the rear sometimes feels light if I have a big tree trunk or root ball in the grapple while moving. I've also learned to keep such loads real low to the ground while traveling and never to try to move along a slope with a heavy load up front either. Live and learn. Laundry is cheap and Tide works well .

 

[Greenster]

This is what I was looking for for my 2305. Now that the PowerBeyond is available, it might just be a reality. Thanks for the post!

 

[joe@mi]

Mike and JC,

First thank you both for being so patient during the time of your orders. Chaos doesnt even begin to describe the shape the shop was in. Im very glad to hear the grapples were as good as you both expected! Ill make sure to save the pictures ive seen of the 48 for our customer gallery.

Ill also have to put some pictures up of the new building and the plasma cutter. Expect some exciting new stuff!


Thank you both again!

-Joe