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

[EverythingAttachments]

John Deere 3032E with a 54" Single Lid Wicked Grapple!

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[DieselBound]

It's been several months since I got my grapple and I'm finally getting around to installing it! Pulled out all my parts and discovered I'd only ordered one set of hoses (I'm putting in a disconnect at the loader attachment):ashamed: Realized that I'd also be better off using 45 degree fittings right there so I went ahead and ordered those along with the "missing" hoses. Anyway, here's the first time the grapple has been on the tractor (and first time the tractor has been in the new garage- coming in for 50hr maintenance and to do the hydraulics for the grapple) :

 

[jmc]

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Two good moves- disconnects at the loader attachment and a high overhead door.

Nice rig.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Lookin good, Diesel. Show it off after you get it dirty, too!! :thumbsup:
Travis

 

[sea2summit]

Any body got good photos of their hose routing since the topic got brought up? I hold them in place with two black bungees strung between the loader arms but it seems like as soon as hydraulic fluid hits them they have to be replaced so looking for better options.

 

[Sysop]

I'm getting ready to make my purchase and had performed an image search for "grapple hose routing". Wouldn't ya know ETA was among the first...

I will likely order their hose saver.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Any body got good photos of their hose routing since the topic got brought up? I hold them in place with two black bungees strung between the loader arms but it seems like as soon as hydraulic fluid hits them they have to be replaced so looking for better options.

I use long, heavy duty, black, UV resistant cable ties. I keep some in several lengths. Very handy.

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You can get some lengths at WallyWorld as well.

 

[UNCBLUE]

Man i want one of these EA Wicked grapples on my new to me Kubota L3800..really I'd love the whole set up to be EA especially since i'm a NC native. I'm trying to justify to myself the addtl expensive of the other attachments i.e. box blade, scrap blade, PHD, & cutter) from EA vs LMC. Being a weekend warrior, I'm not sure i can justify the addtl expense though..daily or weekly yes, but occasional use, I'm not as sure..

for the grapple in a 60" wide one, Travis seems to think a single lid vs dual lid is better. any of you current owners have an opinion on it as well? huge difference in capability going for the 50" grapple?

thanks for the feedback

 

[IslandTractor]

for the grapple in a 60" wide one, Travis seems to think a single lid vs dual lid is better. any of you current owners have an opinion on it as well? huge difference in capability going for the 50" grapple?

thanks for the feedback

I forget whether I like single or dual more....Travis, please remind me.

 

[jmc]

I forget whether I like single or dual more....Travis, please remind me.

IIRC, you are on the record for a triple lid.