Need help deciding on a grapple

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is that what JD refers to as a global carrier?

That's it!

 

[shibaura_4043]

is that what JD refers to as a global carrier?

I think so

i had to wait 4 weeks for my loader because i wanted the SSQA very happy i did. they had by the Global and JD carrier in stock

smart choice.. I didnt have that option as I purchased a used tractor but I will get SSQA's for the tractors sooner or later

 

[IslandTractor]

tree density per acre varies a bit the 6 or 7 acres I pushed over last week averaged 6 to 8 per acre.. nothing too crazy, but the larger pasture is probably close to 20 p/acre. I have another 10 acre section to clear the density is 8 to 10 p/acre.... I will probably purchase a track loader to clear the large tract but I think my loader can manage the smaller sections...the goal it to create better grazing ability for the cows by Spring( I plan to overseed after clearing and brush hogging)... buying the the track loader might be something that happens close to or after spring as finances allow, so anything I can do with my tractor now is a top priority :thumbsup:

That is less dense than I was imagining. I took out over a hundred mesquite size trees using my 40 HP Kioti DK40 and a 300lb light duty grapple. With 50 acres and 500 or so trees to go on your project, I still like John Bud's suggestion of using a heavier piece of equipment to knock the trees over. A light duty grapple is all you'd need to collect all the debris.

How about hiring out the knockdown phase of the project. Maybe some guy with a dozer or track loader could work on it piecemeal during times he didn't have other jobs.

 

[shibaura_4043]

That is less dense than I was imagining. I took out over a hundred mesquite size trees using my 40 HP Kioti DK40 and a 300lb light duty grapple. With 50 acres and 500 or so trees to go on your project, I still like John Bud's suggestion of using a heavier piece of equipment to knock the trees over. A light duty grapple is all you'd need to collect all the debris.

How about hiring out the knockdown phase of the project. Maybe some guy with a dozer or track loader could work on it piecemeal during times he didn't have other jobs.

I had one guy come out but he wouldnt give me a bid by the job only an hourly rate... he wanted me to pay for 10hrs at 130 p/hr to get started... he said I would be amazed at how much he would get accomplished in that 10 hrs, I am a little skeptical so havent decided to go that route yet.. He did have a huge dozer with a 10 or 12' blade. He did finally say the total job couild be upwards of 10,000... after seeing how easy my tractor pushed over those mesquites I feel like he might be able to clear 3 acres per hour if all he does is clear not pile. Is that wishful thinking??

 

[IslandTractor]

I had one guy come out but he wouldnt give me a bid by the job only an hourly rate... he wanted me to pay for 10hrs at 130 p/hr to get started... he said I would be amazed at how much he would get accomplished in that 10 hrs, I am a little skeptical so havent decided to go that route yet.. He did have a huge dozer with a 10 or 12' blade. He did finally say the total job couild be upwards of 10,000... after seeing how easy my tractor pushed over those mesquites I feel like he might be able to clear 3 acres per hour if all he does is clear not pile. Is that wishful thinking??

That seems like a lot of money and estimated time to clear 10 trees per acre. I'd reconsider John Bud's suggestion. Get a good used track loader or dozer, use it for thirty or forty hours and then sell it. Maybe you could even make an arrangement with a dealer to buy a used one from them with an agreed upon buyback depending on hours used.

 

[Guesseral]

implements are not near a prevalent as SS style but you can find them and they do usually fetch a premium, I have plans to set both my tractors up with a SSQA but who knows how long thats going to take me!!

Well palletfork.com has the SSQA units and they aren't that expensive at least not on there site, of course like with most things there is manual work involved!

 

[shibaura_4043]

That seems like a lot of money and estimated time to clear 10 trees per acre. I'd reconsider John Bud's suggestion. Get a good used track loader or dozer, use it for thirty or forty hours and then sell it. Maybe you could even make an arrangement with a dealer to buy a used one from them with an agreed upon buyback depending on hours used.

that estimate was for the 60 acres and 40 of it averaged about 20 p/acre....I will look into the dealer idea thats kinda interesting, but I do agree that is a little pricey to me too. thanks for the suggestions.

 

[xtn]

The grapples that we offer include hoses and quick connects.
One exception is the Bradco grapple rake, but we are making one that is very similar, and less expensive. It should be on the website soon.

I've just had third function installed for an as yet unpurchased grapple. Waiting to see what you guys come up with. Hope you keep the double lid idea from your "L" bottom Wicked, but have a shape similar to the Bradco and tines that pass by each other for tight closure.

xtn

 

[Xfaxman]

That seems like a lot of money and estimated time to clear 10 trees per acre. I'd reconsider John Bud's suggestion. Get a good used track loader or dozer, use it for thirty or forty hours and then sell it. Maybe you could even make an arrangement with a dealer to buy a used one from them with an agreed upon buyback depending on hours used.

Or even better, get a used compact telehandler, like I did back in September 2009.


It will make some serious brush piles!


Can't do this with a tractor, so I kept the V518 and sold my tractor.

 

[terryknight]

OP what about a longer term rental of a larger piece of equipment? backhoe, excavator, dozer etc?

Or even better, get a used compact telehandler, like I did back in September 2009.
Can't do this with a tractor, so I kept the V518 and sold my tractor.

how much does that weigh/how big is your GN?