Grapple RGB2 grapple - price?

[MadReferee]

Mad, how does you grapple do on trees?

I don't know. To date I have only used it for brush. Several others here on TBN have used it to carry logs. I am sure someone will chip in with their comments.

 

[jimed1]

I may have to go the cheap route and add a grapple to my bucket, but that will be my last choice. If you haven't seen the RBG (Root rake brush grapple) that W.R. Long makes you should check it out on their webpage. I think it would work a lot better than a grapple on a regular bucket for brush and burn piles. Plus it can be used as a root rake.

 

[1bush2hog]

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!
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

Jim - I did not opt for the valve kit as I already had a set of extra rear remotes. I plumbed the lines from the rear to use for the grapple open/close function

I bought a RBG72 w/quick attach last year and paid $2250 plus shipping, plus cost of two extra hyd lines. It will handle logs and brush without taking a bucket full of dirt with it.

Consider how much you will use the grapple and under what curcumstances to determine the best grapple for you. If you can get by with a bucket attach grapple add-on - then go that route as it will be less expensive.

Have you priced any other stand alone type grapples like Anbo, etc.for comparison? Implement Cost is usually a pay me now or pay me later situation. I have no regrets about purchasing the WR Long grapple except that I waited so long to do it

 

[jimed1]

Jim - I did not opt for the valve kit as I already had a set of extra rear remotes. I plumbed the lines from the rear to use for the grapple open/close function

I bought a RBG72 w/quick attach last year and paid $2250 plus shipping, plus cost of two extra hyd lines. It will handle logs and brush without taking a bucket full of dirt with it.

Consider how much you will use the grapple and under what curcumstances to determine the best grapple for you. If you can get by with a bucket attach grapple add-on - then go that route as it will be less expensive.

Have you priced any other stand alone type grapples like Anbo, etc.for comparison? Implement Cost is usually a pay me now or pay me later situation. I have no regrets about purchasing the WR Long grapple except that I waited so long to do it

The WR Long RBG grapple is the only one I have seen that I like. I would say the price you paid is about right for a 72" full size RBG. The RBG2 is the model I am wanting to get to put on a Sub-Compact tractor. These are smaller ones designed for mini-skid steers and compact tractors. They probably have about 1/2 the steel in them that yours does and they don't open nearly as wide either. I will check out the Anbo.
Thanks
Jim

 

[Dex]

I am considering one of these also. What is the price of the RGB2? I already have the hydraulics since I have one of thier 4 in 1 buckets.

 

[jimed1]

I am considering one of these also. What is the price of the RGB2? I already have the hydraulics since I have one of thier 4 in 1 buckets.

Suggested retail prices without the valves (per a phone conversation with a WR LONG rep.).
RBG2 48" $1705
RBG2 54" $1745
Those are the only two I priced.
I don't know what the markup is but if you are in good with your dealer I would hope that the actual price paid would be less. I am hoping quite a bit less. I would bet that these things cost about 1/2 that to manufacture. If I could get one for $1500 with the vavles I would take it, but these prices don't include the valve.

Since you have a 3720 you would probably want to go with a 60" or 72" and also you probably could use the full size RBG instead of the RBG2. I don't know for sure about that.. The RBG2 doesn't open as wide as the RBG.

 

[PineRidge]

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

This is exactly the reason a lot of TBNers including myself have taken matters into their own hands, made and installed their own grapple and hydraulics.

 

[IslandTractor]

You don't need to spend $1700 to get a decent grapple. I paid much less than half that for a 48" Millonzi light duty root grapple with QA mount. It is plenty strong (I think they use the light duty name to disuade folks who are doing serious demo work, there is nothing light duty about the grapple for brush/roots etc). Millonzi seems to sell these through both ebay (where I got one) and through dealers. I believe they are selling now for something around $700. They are made in Ohio and they also have a double jaw 60" version as I recall.