Somebody say they were having trouble finding grapples?

[Diggin It]

Just a few in stock:

 

[shooterdon]

People are whining about stupid stuff.

Plenty of attachments out there.

 

[Torvy]

For me, it was never about zero available, it was more about what quality and strength per pound per dollar was there.

Many of the available ones are too heavy, or too small, or too expensive. I eventually tracked one down that should be light and strong. It will be a couple of weeks before I can pick it up from the dealer. I'll do a review and post pictures.

Another problem for me was places like Homestead only made the clamshell style, but I prefer the root style. If I'm going to spend thousands of dollars, I will get what I want, not what they have in stock.

 

[IXLR8]

The problem is not finding grapples. It is finding grapples in the style I want, in the weight I can use, that have a good jaw opening I want, that have the ability to be maintained, that don't cost stupid money. EA had developed a grapple that checked all those boxes... until they disappeared. The hunt continues. One of the WR Long grapples is presently on my short list. But the nearest dealer that stocks one is almost 6 hrs away.

 

[Fixastuff]

Cheap, fast and reliable everyone’s goal, rarely achieved.

 

[mikester]

The problem is finding what you really want.

 

[Hay Dude]

For me it’s finding global quick attach and large size.

You’d think nobody with global wants a grapple, but newsflash, they DO!

 

[oosik]

I was just lucky. The right size, the right type - available in the Kubota dealership lot. Yes - I paid a good amount for it.

However - a broken and twisted implement that cost less is still worthless.

 

[Torvy]

Hehe...you're working with big beasts.

I'm not 100%, but I may have seen one or two mfgs that offered global. You may need to check directly. There may be some that have "off the menu" options.

I didn't want anything wider than my tractor (68"). Most of the heavier duty options started at 72". While not a deal breaker, it just makes it easier to maneuver with little loss in functionality.

 

[oosik]

I got this Land Pride grapple eleven years ago. Its the SGC1560. 820 pounds of AR400 steel. 60 inches wide. Fits my needs perfectly.

I have never lifted anything over three feet off the ground with the grapple. Keeping it low does two things - maximizes stability and lift capacity.

 

[oosik]

There is a company - ANBO - about 70 miles north of me. They will custom make just about any style you could ever want. As long as it is sound - from an engineering stand point.

I seriously considered one of their units. I visited their facility two times. I just couldn't bring myself to ask the local Kubota dealer to install a unit that he did not sell.

 

[Drstrangeglove]

There is a company - ANBO - about 70 miles north of me. They will custom make just about any style you could ever want. As long as it is sound - from an engineering stand point.

I seriously considered one of their units. I visited their facility two times. I just couldn't bring myself to ask the local Kubota dealer to install a unit that he did not sell.

I have had one for about 9 years for my m5 kubota. My only complaint is that I ordered too many tines on it. It will hold dirt when I use it as a root rake.

 

[Torvy]

Here's my new CID 63" HD Root Grapple. It has been great so far!

 

[sd455dan]

The problem is not finding grapples. It is finding grapples in the style I want, in the weight I can use, that have a good jaw opening I want, that have the ability to be maintained, that don't cost stupid money. EA had developed a grapple that checked all those boxes... until they disappeared. The hunt continues. One of the WR Long grapples is presently on my short list. But the nearest dealer that stocks one is almost 6 hrs away.

"that have a good jaw opening I want."

That is actually one of the rarer features.

I got lucky with my used grapple being able to open it to 49"

 

[nyone]

I bought a NH tc40 that came with a tomahawlk brand grapple. It was used commercially to clear brush. It's not made from any special steel but isnt bent or twisted. I'm not mining rock here but theres lots of clay and rock here.

I just think people put to much emphasis on what special steels grapples are made from.

 

[Torvy]

I bought a NH tc40 that came with a tomahawlk brand grapple. It was used commercially to clear brush. It's not made from any special steel but isnt bent or twisted. I'm not mining rock here but theres lots of clay and rock here.

I just think people put to much emphasis on what special steels grapples are made from.

For me it was the weight-strength trade off. Better steel can have the same strength, but weighs significantly less.

 

[oosik]

I have had one for about 9 years for my m5 kubota. My only complaint is that I ordered too many tines on it. It will hold dirt when I use it as a root rake.

Different strokes for different folks. I like that my grapple has many teeth. I use it to move dirt. Straight down - jaws wide open. Clamp it shut - lift and move. Only used occasionally but it's there when I need it.