New grapple day, 55in Wicked grapple

[lman]

I bought a couple of Tomahawk attachments. They are made about 15 miles from where I live. I picked up a grapple and forks at the factory.

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[TMGT]

I bought a couple of Tomahawk attachments. They are made about 15 miles from where I live. I picked up a grapple and forks at the factory.

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Their stuff is way too heavy for my application. I have a less expensive, heavier grapple on my larger tractor.

The EA is definitely worth the money, much better thought out design with way better strength to weight ratio.

 

[Doug Vee]

TMGT, thanks for getting back to me with the image.

Your reasoning is pretty much the same as mine. That's why I didn't pursue anything further (like drill and cross drill) with mine. My brother in law just bought an Anbo grapple, manufactured in Colville, WA. His cylinder connection looks as such:

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It looks like it should receive grease nicely.

Doug

I contacted EA about acquiring the cross drilled hinge pin bolts. Quentin Williams responded that the cross drilled bolts are available for $45 each, including new locking nut. I will probably upgrade at some point, though it's not a huge priority.

Have a Happy New Year,
Doug

 

[Centerfire]

I bought a EA Land Grader. They shipped it the same day and I had it four days later on the west coast. I don't know what happened with them in the past but they were more responsive than anything I could find locally.