TC40DAss grapple weight

[Slippy]

Thinking of adding a grapple to my list of attachments but want one that will work on my TC40DAss and my Mahindra 6000. Read most of the threads in the attachment section and know some of you have various types on your NH. But, is there a realistic max weight for the tc40? I think I have narrowed it down to Millonzi, Bradco or rootgrapple. I like the feature of two thumbs and more of a rake to get under things. Most weigh in the 600 to 700 range in a 60 to 70+ inch size. Does that work?

 

[jinman]

700 to 800 lb will work fine on the TC40xx. My rock bucket with grapple is about 750 lb and it is fine. You will notice that your lift capacity is down to about 1200 lb and you will definitely need loaded rear tires and a heavy weight on the 3PH. Other than that, I'd say you are good to go. My rock bucket is much longer than a normal bucket (42"), so I lose even more than a normal root grapple, but I'm still very happy with it.

 

[Osconda]

Got these weights from RootGrapple.com's root grapples. These were prices and weights from July '06. Prices might have changed but I doubt weight has.

Light Duty
$1175 63”: _500____LBS.
$1225 72”: _545____LBS.

Standard Duty
$1400 63”: __600___LBS.
$1450 72”: __650___LBS.

Heavy Duty
$1550 63”: _700____LBS.
$1600 72”: __760___LBS.
$1650 81”: _810____LBS

Depending on how you're going to use it, I'd be sure to get one that will hold up to the use/abuse you'll be putting it to. I use my Heavy Duty version with a lot of rocks and I think it would have been all bent up by now if I would have gotten a lighter version.

 

[hazmat]

Check out the anbo "light". 66" version 450#

Here's a thread w/ some pix.

TC40 grapple

 

[Slippy]

I am thinking the two thumb grapple would work better becasue you can close down on uneven items. I also agree HD is always the way to go with what I end up getting into.
So is my thinking flawed on the two thumb conclusion?

 

[cous261]

Hey Slippy and Jinman,

Here's my sugguestion for a grapple solution and it's tuff.

RAKEMASTER check out his site here. RakeMaster - The Most Versatile Clean-Up Rake

 

[Slippy]

Do you have one of these monsters? Looks a lot like the worksaver. You have the larger model?

 

[daTeacha]

Slippy -- I don't know how much of hurry you're in or how much you want to spend, but if you can wait that long, the Power Show Ohio in Columbus might be worth visiting this winter. You'll find all kinds of things to add to your implement collection.

 

[Slippy]

Good point. Will check on dates.

 

[cous261]

Slippy,

Yes sir I do and even though this one is a little heavy for my TC33DA it still handles it very good. I looking at swapping it for what he calls the J-rake which is a little lighter and I'll post the pics as soon as I see how well it works.

 

[Doc_Bob]

Slippy,

Yes sir I do and even though this one is a little heavy for my TC33DA it still handles it very good.

WOW!!! Do you have filled tires with that thing ?
Bob

 

[Slippy]

How much does that thing weigh and what do they charge for it? It looks mean.

 

[cous261]

Nope no weight in the tire but it does have wheel weights. The depends on what size you buy. But I'll tell you he's has the best price and if you go thru a dealer you'll pay more. As he's a good ole boy who believes in selling a quality product to all tractor fans and dealers. If you check out his site which is a capture of of his brochure that's him on the tractor. You might have to wait a few days if you order one as he's making them as fast as he's selling them and looking at expanding to another robot to help catch up as Robby (his robot) is spitting them out as fast as it can. Here's the link to his page again if you want to check it out and give him a call. I know he's shipping them all the way close to Wisconsin and as far a I've seen only one have come back but that was a bad weld when he was doing them with manual production. Looks like the user was trying to break it too, as it didn't appear to be from regular use and like it should have been used.

www.gtcom.net\~nlyn182

Give him a call he'll love chatting with you about one of his rakes.

 

[Slippy]

I talked to the man about the Rake Master. Waiting to hear back from him on shipping charges. He says the steel is 1 inch thick. Looks like a beast.