New Wicked Grapple....Root Rake Style....Start to Finish!!!

[TomSeller]

I'd love to see a comparison video of this style grapple vs. the wicked style grapple showing what each one's strengths and weaknesses are. I do like how the bottom tines on this one extend a little further than some on the market to give it a little more carrying capacity but still keep the root rake capabilities. Are those tine teeth replaceable?

I agree, those lower teeth add carrying capacity many Rake styles do not have. They still won't carry like an L bottom, but it would help when you don't want to swap attachments. The lack of gusseting, assuming the steel is strong enough not to bend, would be helpful as well. Not as much resistance when grubbing roots.

 

[TomSeller]

I like the looks but really think it is a mistake to make it a single lid! Dual lids may require more engineering but would greatly increase the holding power for uneven loads!

One of the main functions of the lid on a rake grapple is back raking. I would think two lids would be problematic for that . Rake grapples are not primarily lifting grapples. They are primarily raking grapples, forward to grub out roots, backwards to rake up debris. The lid closing is kind of secondary since it can't haul much. That is how I use them anyway.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I would like to see that video as well.
I'll ask the question everyone is wondering about.
How much will they cost?

I'll share prices as soon as I find out!
I'm sure Ted will talk about differences in the grapple styles when he makes the video.....and, of course, we are in store for at least one video!

 

[EverythingAttachments]

This first grapple rake is 60" wide, weighs in at 420 pounds and the lid opens 36".
In comparison, the Bradco grapple weighs 383 pounds and opens 32".

 

[TomSeller]

This first grapple rake is 60" wide, weighs in at 420 pounds and the lid opens 36".
In comparison, the Bradco grapple weighs 413 pounds and opens 30".

Which model of Bradco? This says 383 lbs and 32" opening for the 60"

http://www.paladinlightconstructiongroup.com/pdf/Literature/Bradco/Compact Tractor Root Rake.pdf

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Which model of Bradco? This says 383 lbs and 32" opening for the 60"

http://www.paladinlightconstructiongroup.com/pdf/Literature/Bradco/Compact Tractor Root Rake.pdf

For the opening, I was going off my memory....which failed me!:laughing:

The weight is 413 according to our website and 383 is on their brochure....383 is the actual weight and 413 is shipping weight.
For comparison, 383 is the proper weight to use. You got me again!

I fixed it on the post. Thanks for the help, Tom!
Travis

 

[TomSeller]

For the opening, I was going off my memory....which failed me!:laughing:

The weight is 413 according to our website and 383 is on their brochure....383 is the actual weight and 413 is shipping weight.
For comparison, 383 is the proper weight to use. You got me again!

I fixed it on the post. Thanks for the help, Tom!
Travis

No problem. Sounds like you and Bradco are addressing the compact market well.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here are some pics I just took(cell phone quality). Nate is getting the page ready on our website, and they'll probably do a video tomorrow.

 

[xtn]

Will the upper tines close completely against the lower round tube? Or do those pics show the maximum closed position?

xtn

 

[Guesseral]

It looks really nice, I'm just afraid to ask what it will cost. What kind of hydraulic connectors will it come with, and if it does not have the flat face type what will the adder be for flat face connectors? Is there a size tractor that this is designed for, you probably have that question answered previously but I can't remember.