The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!

[TomSeller]

My largest opens to 46" and I regularly want more when dealing with brush.

 

[IslandTractor]

I'm beginning to think that grapple opening is like horsepower. Once you've tasted more it is hard not to want it available even if most tasks can be done with less. I still believe that a 30" opening grapple would be my favorite implement if that's all I had but a 37 would be even better and a 44 better yet. I don't doubt for a moment that I could figure out things to do with a 50" that I cannot do with my 44" too. I agree with TomSeller that grappling brush is where a very wide opening is especially useful. Brush is light so the limiting factor in how much you can collect and carry in one load is nearly always determined by how much you can cram into one grapple bite. Grapple width is one factor but brush is "sticky" so even a 48" wide grapple can clamp on a huge wide load of brush. Opening size is therefore the bigger factor. I'd much rather have a 48" wide 44" opening grapple than a 60" wide 37" opening grapple as it would be more versatile.

I don't know exactly how much weight I'd be happy to compromise on in order to get a bigger opening but I wouldn't even blink at 5lbs per extra inch and 10lbs per inch might be reasonable too. It does seem more about geometry than steel however. Wish I had CAD skills to play with moving pivot points and mount locations.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Yesterday when I dragged three logs down to my southeast slash pile, I realized I had perfect lighting. No editing, just perfect lighting with perfect fall colors.

 

[jmc]

Wish I had CAD skills to play with moving pivot points and mount locations.

In engineering school before CAD, we had to design four bar linkages that would creat a specific movement. They taught us to draw each link on card stock, cut them out with scissors, and assemble them with thumbtacks for pivot points. Move the input link and watch what the rest of the linkage does.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Yesterday when I dragged three logs down to my southeast slash pile, I realized I had perfect lighting. No editing, just perfect lighting with perfect fall colors.

Those are great pics as always, Eric!
It helps get me into the Fall spirit, even though 80s are in the forecast this week.
Travis

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here are some newly submitted Wicked Grapple reviews:

73" Dual Lid Wicked Utility Grapple on a 5325 John Deere:
"The grapple was everything as advertised. I have used it several times to move logs and it worked perfectly. The upper grapple arms holds the logs in place so that you can move several at a time. I have not used it to remove roots but I would anticipate that it will work as well as it does moving logs. I am very satisfied with it."


50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple on a Kubota L2501:
"Love this grapple. Well designed and well built. Very rugged and the best fitting SSQD attachment that we have. Have this on a Kubota L2501 with the LA525 FEL. Perfect match for this tractor. With some weight on the back of the 3PT hitch, this grapple can do some serious work. You won't be disappointed."

60" Dual Lid Wicked Grapple:
"I have an L4701 and this grapple in the 60" variety is a perfect match. working with everything from brush piles to moving 36" stumps or power poles. I have been impressed."

 

[EverythingAttachments]

A few more new reviews! We love the great feedback!!

50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple on a Kubota L3301:
"I called EA and the staff was courteous and knowledgeable. I love the 50'' wicked root grapple . I had 6 24'' stumps ground the grapple worked great on popping the roots out of the ground great grapple. thanks for the great experience."

50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple on a Kubota B2650.
A man of few words...but he says it all. :laughing: :thumbsup:
"nice nice nice
like jewelry it is real nice"

50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple on a John Deere 2025R.
"I have been using the root grapple for over a month now. Hard use and much moving of heavy logs and brush, and everything works perfectly. The Wicked Root Grapple is everything advertised. I will buy from Everything Attachments again."

 

[psyched123]

I've looked into grapples, however they cost serious money and would require some expensive reworking of the hydraulic system. I've found that almost everything that can be done with a grapple can be done with a good set of forks for much, much less money. Just slide the forks under the pile of brush and rock it back. Off you go!

Also, because the forks don't have the top clamp, they are much more versatile. After you haul your brush, you can take pallets off trucks and use them as a lift for anything you need to get under - like a riding mower.

 

[sd455dan]

Maybe you should realize that this is a discussion forum not simply a marketing thread for EA. And, if the subject is so "well worn out", why isn't there a solution?

I don't know who made my grapple or what it weighs, but it is 66" wide and opens to 49" The problem I see with the wide openings is (at least in my grapples case) is that it won't even clamp a 22" log inside the grapple.
It does do well for large objects.
Works good enough for me and sometimes it is nice to have the large opening but gave up the ability to internally clamp small objects.
From EAs pictures they sure look to be a great compromise.

Maybe someone will figure out a way to do both- large opening AND clamp smaller objects but haven't seen one yet.

 

[TomSeller]

I don't know who made my grapple or what it weighs, but it is 66" wide and opens to 49" The problem I see with the wide openings is (at least in my grapples case) is that it won't even clamp a 22" log inside the grapple.
It does do well for large objects.
Works good enough for me and sometimes it is nice to have the large opening but gave up the ability to internally clamp small objects.
From EAs pictures they sure look to be a great compromise.

Maybe someone will figure out a way to do both- large opening AND clamp smaller objects but haven't seen one yet.

That almost looks more like an add-on lid?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Nice boulder, eh?
This is a 60" Single Lid Wicked Grapple on a Mahindra 2538.
Travis

 

[DieselBound]

I think this is a first....

50" Wicked Compact on a Power Trac PT-1430.

That's just freaking cool!

 

[DieselBound]

I don't know who made my grapple or what it weighs, but it is 66" wide and opens to 49" The problem I see with the wide openings is (at least in my grapples case) is that it won't even clamp a 22" log inside the grapple.
It does do well for large objects.
Works good enough for me and sometimes it is nice to have the large opening but gave up the ability to internally clamp small objects.
From EAs pictures they sure look to be a great compromise.

Maybe someone will figure out a way to do both- large opening AND clamp smaller objects but haven't seen one yet.

Dan, have to wonder whether you couldn't fab some sort of piece that would clamp on on that upper jaw that would allow you to catch the smaller stuff? Kind of take some of the big radius out. Seems, however, as it is, that with something that's fairly long that having the jaw all the way down would keep it from rolling out the front- only issue is with it being wobbly on the ends.

I know that someone (look back in this thread) modified their EA grapple so they could clamp down on brush to yank out: "simple" solution, bolted on a plate across one of the upper jaw pieces to bridge the opening. I'd think that maybe EA would pick up on this and offer it as an add-on.

 

[sd455dan]

That almost looks more like an add-on lid?

Tom I believe you are right, it appears the tined manure/construction bucket could be bought by itself and the grapple set up added at a later date.

It does appear to be engineered to only fit( that) bucket and can be unbolted, none of the top is welded to the bucket.

Diesel -Yes that thread about grabbing brush with the add on is something i intend to try and duplicate ,
great thread by the way http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...le-bush-grabber.html?highlight=grabbing+brush



Thanks, KOua

and I am ok with the smaller stuff rattling around inside the closed tines ( the top lid tines touch the bottom tines when closed)

I still agree that there is no such thing as a (Bad) grapple. Any grapple is a great helper

 

[KentT]

That's just freaking cool!

Thanks! This may be the most important view of one of these grapples -- with no hood in the way blocking your view. Makes it easy to compress the brush pile to get a bigger bite, or to precisely bite a log, limb or something between the tips rather than it rattling around inside....

 

[EverythingAttachments]

These nice pics were recently added by a customer to our Everything Attachments Channel Facebook Group.
There are several knowledgeable Wicked Grapple owners in the group, so come join us if you have a Wicked Grapple or if you're in the market for one!

This is a 50" Single Lid Wicked Grapple on a Kubota L3301.
Travis

 

[CJONE]

I've looked into grapples, however they cost serious money and would require some expensive reworking of the hydraulic system. I've found that almost everything that can be done with a grapple can be done with a good set of forks for much, much less money. Just slide the forks under the pile of brush and rock it back. Off you go!

Also, because the forks don't have the top clamp, they are much more versatile. After you haul your brush, you can take pallets off trucks and use them as a lift for anything you need to get under - like a riding mower.

I have a good set of forks and they would be destroyed in short order with what I do with a grapple. I have bent one fork a little already picking up heavy loads. A grapple will happily dig stumps then load logs without changing a thing. I would be very very cautious with what you have, I would bet it would bend real easy for what I do. If the 50" wide EA grapple would open 40+"s I would have one. But it is a little less that what I have now and I wont give that up. It needs to be more and I may refit it this winter unless I can find one that fits my needs. CJ

 

[IslandTractor]

If the 50" wide EA grapple would open 40+"s I would have one. But it is a little less that what I have now and I wont give that up. It needs to be more and I may refit it this winter unless I can find one that fits my needs. CJ

What's the matter with you? Don't you know that everyone is happy with their 32" and 37" opening grapples? Nothing larger than that is worth grappling anyways!

 

[KentT]

And nothing less than 40" is useful, to hear some some tell it...

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Mahindra 2538 with a 60" Single Lid(Snowback)