Grapple Pin On Grapple

buck12 · Dec 31, 2011

I have been doing a little research on grapples. I really want a grapple for my Mahindra 2615 with a 106 loader. Problem is my tractor doesn't have the quick attach bucket and I really don't want to spend the money to convert it. I found where BamaRob added a Millonzi grapple to his 2615 in this thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/98559-grapple-install.html It appears Millonzi is no longer around. Does anyone make a pin on grapple to fit my loader?

wcampbell47 · Jan 1, 2012

WR Long claims to have the schematics for over 750 FEL's. Tried them?

Gordon Gould · Jan 1, 2012

I have an ATI bolt on grapple. Fits a wide range of buckets. My bucket is 5'.
I couldnt make the link to Millonzi work so I dont know exactly what you want. Maybe something like the ATI will work for you.

sbakf · Jan 1, 2012

ANBO has one that will pin to my BX2660 - still thinking if I really need one. Have one of theirs (quick attach) on my L5740 - been very happy with it. They're expensive, but extremely well built - give them a call.

Artisan · Jan 1, 2012

If THIS is your fel's bucket then THIS might be the just the ticket for you, perhaps powered with THIS. (Scroll to bottom, look at 700-5032-4080 )

buck12 · Jan 1, 2012

wcampbell47 said:
WR Long claims to have the schematics for over 750 FEL's. Tried them?

I will check with long. Didn't see that when checking their web site. I was planning to use their kit for the hydraulics.

buck12 · Jan 1, 2012

Gordon Gould said:
I have an ATI bolt on grapple. Fits a wide range of buckets. My bucket is 5'.
I couldnt make the link to Millonzi work so I dont know exactly what you want. Maybe something like the ATI will work for you.

I have been trying to decide between a bolt on grapple like yours and a dedicated grapple. It looks like your bolt on works well.

Gordon Gould · Jan 1, 2012

buck12 said:
I have been trying to decide between a bolt on grapple like yours and a dedicated grapple. It looks like your bolt on works well.

It does. It is not as good as a dedicated unit but for me it was a good trade with my semi-perminent mount bucket. I did add some teeth to the grapple fingers to give it more bite. I cut some short pieces of 1/2" rebar and welded them on. You can see them in this picture I think.

jake98 · Jan 1, 2012

Unlimited Fabrication made mine pin-on. rootgrapple.com

HCJtractor · Jan 1, 2012

my Kubota was not QA so I added the Tach All quick connect system that converts the FEL to standard skid steer QA. Seems it costs about 6 or $700. It works pretty good, is not perfect but certainly decent. I have a Markham grapple and it is awesome, probably my most useful implement.

buck12 · Jan 1, 2012

Gordon Gould said:
It does. It is not as good as a dedicated unit but for me it was a good trade with my semi-perminent mount bucket. I did add some teeth to the grapple fingers to give it more bite. I cut some short pieces of 1/2" rebar and welded them on. You can see them in this picture I think.

Using the bolt on grapple is hard to see what you are picking up?

HCJtractor · Jan 2, 2012

I am sure the bolt on grapple has some uses and can be helpful but it in no way can do what a dedicated grapple can do, so it's not really comparing apples to apples. I use my grapple first and foremost in clearing land, ripping out small trees and saplings by uprooting them. There is no way I could do that with a bolt on. It just depends on what useage you need. ( I am not cutting down the bolt on as I am sure it works well for picking things up like those logs)

Gordon Gould · Jan 2, 2012

buck12 said:
Using the bolt on grapple is hard to see what you are picking up?

It is hard to see. But it is no different than using the cutting edge of your bucket which you cant see either. After a while you get a feel for it and just know what angle and height your bucket has to be in to do what you want. Like I said, it is a trade off you have to make. It is plenty strong though. One of the big plusses for me is that I can go out to work and use either the bucket or grapple, switching back and forth as necessary. I have them both there and ready all the time.

buck12 · Jan 2, 2012

Artisan said:
If THIS is your fel's bucket then THIS might be the just the ticket for you, perhaps powered with THIS. (Scroll to bottom, look at 700-5032-4080 )

The loader pictured has the quick attach. My loader does not have the quick attach.

buck12 · Jan 2, 2012

jake98 said:
Unlimited Fabrication made mine pin-on. rootgrapple.com

Per their web page the smallest grapple they make is 60". I think a 48" will meet my needs. I think I will email them anyway just to see if they have a smaller grapple that is not pictured.

buck12 · Jan 3, 2012

More research: I can buy a Wild Kat 48" econo grapple with no connectors and no quick attach hook ups for $500 plus shipping. If I go this route I will have to pay a fab shop to cut and weld brackets to work with my loader. Another option is a WR Long 48" grapple with the correct pin on plates for $1400. Any thoughts?

jake98 · Jan 3, 2012

buck12 said:
More research: I can buy a Wild Kat 48" econo grapple with no connectors and no quick attach hook ups for $500 plus shipping. If I go this route I will have to pay a fab shop to cut and weld brackets to work with my loader. Another option is a WR Long 48" grapple with the correct pin on plates for $1400. Any thoughts?

Shouldn't cost much to get the plates welded on. If you get 'dual grapples' on your grapple, you can see between them when you're driving around, plus better grab-ability..

Timber · Jan 3, 2012

It all depends on your mindset. The grapple is the greatest, it doesn't matter how you install one you will never regret it

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