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

/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,801  
There is something about a clamshell grapple that is hauntingly familiar,
but I can't quite put my finger on it.
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/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,802  
Had a small storm blow through today so I had to quit shortly after this was taken so I didn't get a lot of action shots (or work done) today.

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/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,804  
That is fellow Texan and actor Alan Wray Tudyk
as Dutch in Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon.
He is known for his underbite.
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,805  
So what about the part where you disparage EA customers as "noobs", I wish TBN had an ignore function:confused3:

Click on the user name to the left of the post then go to the profile and you will find the Ignore choice to the left of the screen.
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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#1,807  
Had a small storm blow through today so I had to quit shortly after this was taken so I didn't get a lot of action shots (or work done) today.

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Beautiful pic N2D! Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
Travis
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,808  
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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#1,809  
Maybe a nice pic from a grapple vendor's perspective but the loader vendor would encourage a more balanced load.

Maybe a little off balanced, but nothing like good ole Eric's effort here with his famous NX6010!
Travis

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#1,810  
Ted definitely didn't take it easy on our new 54" Grapple Rake in this new video. It will be rated in the 45hp range, but he gave it all with our Kubota L6060.
I still haven't made it through the whole thing, but I like what I've seen so far!
Travis

 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,812  
Maybe a nice pic from a grapple vendor's perspective but the loader vendor would encourage a more balanced load.

Actually that was balanced. It's gripped in the center of the log & the log was fairly uniform in diameter from end to end. I think you're simply being fooled by the oblique angle(s) the picture was taken from along with some "fish eye" distortion from a cell phone camera lens.
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,813  
Actually that was balanced. It's gripped in the center of the log & the log was fairly uniform in diameter from end to end. I think you're simply being fooled by the oblique angle(s) the picture was taken from along with some "fish eye" distortion from a cell phone camera lens.

Must have been a big fish :D

I believe you, but it sure doesn't look that way at first glance.
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,814  
Must have been a big fish :D

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About average for these parts :D

I believe you, but it sure doesn't look that way at first glance.
I agree it doesn't. It probably doesn't look like it's setting on about a 6-8 degree side slope (going down / away from camera) either but it is.


Guess I'm going to have to go up there this weekend and measure from the outside teeth marks to the ends of the log. Of course then someone would probably accuse me of cutting the long end off to make them match. :laughing:
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,816  
The new 55" Wicked Grapple Rake is now LIVE on our website! Check it out here: Best Rated 55 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple from Everything Attachments Travis
That is an excellent price for a clamshell style grapple. I'm sure you're going to have interest in it. I hope you guys explain the pros and cons of clamshell versus standard L grapples though. I'm guessing that 80-90% of your first time grapple buyers would be better served by the standard EA Compact grapple because of the differences in clamping and holding on to a load. The Compact EA is still IMO a more versatile grapple for general use. Maybe do a comparison video showing strengths and weaknesses of each type.
 
/ The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!! #1,817  
Thanks for the video. I watched the piling brush and back raking parts a few times. Being able to drag poison ivy and honey suckle vines away from fence rows sure would be handy.

You guys have a demo model to try out for us locals?
 
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Thanks for the video. I watched the piling brush and back raking parts a few times. Being able to drag poison ivy and honey suckle vines away from fence rows sure would be handy.

You guys have a demo model to try out for us locals?

Haul that tractor on out to the factory, hook it up & play!!
I'll have the camera crew meet you out there.
Travis
 
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#1,819  
That is an excellent price for a clamshell style grapple. I'm sure you're going to have interest in it. I hope you guys explain the pros and cons of clamshell versus standard L grapples though. I'm guessing that 80-90% of your first time grapple buyers would be better served by the standard EA Compact grapple because of the differences in clamping and holding on to a load. The Compact EA is still IMO a more versatile grapple for general use. Maybe do a comparison video showing strengths and weaknesses of each type.

It's a great time for a friendly discussion.

I'm pretty sure some members have used both styles, so let's do it!
Travis
 
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That is an excellent price for a clamshell style grapple. I'm sure you're going to have interest in it.

We think so too. People have been ready to pay for this grapple for weeks, so it feels great to finally get it out there for sale!!
Travis
 
 

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