Grapple RGB2 grapple - price?

[jimed1]

Hoping someone here has purchaced or priced a WR Long RGB2 grapple. I think they have been discussed before but I cannot locate them by doing a search. Any info will be greatly appreciated. I am hoping to put one on a JD 2305.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[MadReferee]

I don't know about the actual graple/cylinder but the hydraulics will cost you either $440 or $520 depending on whether you get the diverter or true third function. The prices include the diverter or solenoid valve, hoses, mountng bracket, QD's and the joystick button. You can email Nelson Long who is a member here at NLong@wrlonginc.com and explain what tractor model and what loader model you have and he will be able to quote you a price. You will probably end up ordering thru a local WR Long dealer and pay some additional freight. Nelson should be ale to tell you who your closest dealer is.

 

[jimed1]

Thanks Mad.......

Jim

 

[deerhunterf350]

When you get a Price please post.

I should have my new Toy next weekend, If I have a recent price , that will help me decide if I should bother with getting a Price or wait until I have the $$$ to purchase.

I think my first purchase will be a Toothbar for sure.

 

[jimed1]

Well, I called W.R. Long and got suggested list prices for the RBG2.
48" - $1705
54" - $1745
PLUS!! Valve kits are either $438 or $519!
Keep in mind these are suggested prices and I am not sure that one is even available to install on the 200CX loader. I need to call back next week and talk to a technical guy/gal.

I personally think these prices are way too high. I friend of mine got a full size RBG installed on his tractor for about $2500.00. If a person paid list it would be $2250.00 plus installation for the small one. There is just no way it can cost that much. I could justify $1200 ~$1500 but not $2500.

jim

 

[deerhunterf350]

OOUCH !!!

They look like they are a strong unit, and I like the BIG bite that they can take. I would be interested in the 72" unit with the true 3rd funtion valve kit.

It will be a few months before I can convince the MYSELF let alone the Wife , to make that purchase !!

Keep us posted , if the price changes .

 

[MadReferee]

I have the WR Long full third function hydraulics and paid $520 + shipping from the local dealer. I installed it myself. I have a grapple from Andy Tatro which I paid $420 for and installed myself. Total cost was under $1000 plus my time.

 

[jmc]

Madreferee,

The price he was quoted sound like a full, stand alone grapple, while your $420 grapple sounds like the upper jaw of a grapple used with an existing bucket?

John

 

[MadReferee]

The price he was quoted sound like a full, stand alone grapple, while your $420 grapple sounds like the upper jaw of a grapple used with an existing bucket?

That's right. I just wanted to point out to others out there that there are other less expensive alternatives to a full blown bucket replacement grapple.

 

[sparkkky]

That's right. I just wanted to point out to others out there that there are other less expensive alternatives to a full blown bucket replacement grapple.

Mad, how does you grapple do on trees?