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

   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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This is why I am open minded when it comes to sizing a grapple and reluctant to give an "in stone" size recommendation.

Speaking of in stone...
Corey from Utah sent me a pic of the stones he moved the other day with his L2501 and Wicked Grapple!
Travis

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   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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I got my EA 60" Wicked Grapple today. Only had a couple of hours available to use it but I am in love. Did what used to take half a day in just an hour.

I grabbed my first load - this old dead pine, and moved pile after pile of brush that I had cut a few weeks ago. Didn't take a lot of pix, but have more to do tomorrow when I move the bigger stuff.

I'm almost speechless as I look at these poster worthy photos, but the words "WOW" and "Beautiful" do come to mind!!
Travis

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I grabbed my first load - this old dead pine, and moved pile after pile of brush that I had cut a few weeks ago.

The first thing I did with my grapple was terrorize my daughter with it. Low gear, engine revved, grapple raised and "chomping" as I chased her down the driveway. (She loved it!)
 
   / The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!
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The first thing I did with my grapple was terrorize my daughter with it. Low gear, engine revved, grapple raised and "chomping" as I chased her down the driveway. (She loved it!)

Hahaha! :thumbsup:
Ted terrorized me during the 55" Wicked Grapple Rake's maiden voyage. I can't put the vid on here because it isn't on our YouTube Channel, but I did upload it to the EA Facebook Page.

Here's the link: No trees were around, so we improvised!!... - Everything Attachments
Travis
 
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I'm a firm believer in covering one's tracks. When the ground dries up here I'll show why a wider grapple comes in handy for MY use.

Regarding how I managed to snag that stump, it was too big to swallow up with the grapple (couldn't get a good enough bite on it). I pushed it quite a ways (through a wet depression which would have sunk the tractor with that kind of weight on it) and then as I was flipping it it just kind of hooked on the lower tines and when I raised the grapple I'd snagged it; hefted it that way for perhaps 50' (again, keep in mind that I've got a lot of wet ground right now). I'm pretty impressed with the Kioti being able to carry the weight like that: and I didn't have anything on the rear (tires ballasted though)- I'm still trying to decide on a box blade (7' "EA" is at the top of my list of candidates- 1,500 lbs ought to allow me to see how much weight one of these grapples can really handle:D).

Just like when getting a new cat or dog at the house, make sure and introduce the implements to each other properly so that they get to know one another and work together effectively! :cool:

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Snowback, that's awesome! Implementing your implements! ::D
 
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5 weeks out on the 72" grapple I just ordered

Kinda sucks to pay for something 5-6 weeks before you get it but what can ya do.
 
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When it arrives and you see the build quality versus those laying around at local implement dealers, you'll thank yourself for finding the patience to have waited.
 
 

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