Titan Attachments?

[BigCountry1689]

High tide,

Here are some pics of what Ive done with mine.



I have no problem pulling palmettos, and pine saplings.

 

[Fallon]

Disclaimer... I don't have a grapple of my own yet. Generally what I see is people preferring smaller grapples. That means you are focusing all your tractor HP on a smaller implement, giving it more effective force when clearing roots. When grabbing logs or longer branches, there is little to no difference between a 50" & 72" grapple, both will pick up a 10-20' log or branch just as easily. The only advantage would be when picking up piles of really small stuff.

 

[BigCountry1689]

I went with the 60 inch for that very reason. Smaller surface area greater force.

 

[Hightide]

Thank you both for the responses, I look around and think "I really have ALOT to clean up", but 12" difference can't make that much of a difference I guess... for the cost and since I really only got time and diesel to burn I'm gonna give them a try... but here is my little project...

Where I started..


After forest mulching and timbered...


now the cleanup...


grapple.. pile... burn.. chop... (rinse, lather, repeat...)

Don't get me wrong.. its been a lot of fun and soo cool to watch it all unfold and come together...:thumbsup:

 

[powerscol]

While I don't have their forks I do have a couple of hitches from them(QA and 3pt) I had to do a bit of filing on the QA receiver, but price was right. I got mine off of EBAY where they auction off stuff every week. I save $100 over the web sale price by bidding. Took a couple of trys though.

Another option is check out you local agg dealers. MY Kubota dealer carried the Ansung Terraforce ones (42" 3500 lb capacity) As my lift and break out numbers are below that I felt I was safe. Price was cheaper than Titan and EA. Work well and are holding up. Also supported the local folks.

Hope this helps

 

[cat fever]

8N, I am with you... I have been researching the CRAP out of these for the last 8 months, there are pro's and con's to nearly every one I have seen. They have a killer deal on a combo Root Grapple Bucket/Pallet Forks that just seems too good to be true.

I really like the concept and design of this one.. but it is HEAVY...View attachment 458038

I live in North Florida and have been steadily clearing for almost 6 months now and its time to invest, my question to you is how well does it actually rake roots? I know that sounds like kind of a dumb question, but I need the grapple function for the obvious reasons, but my land project has ALOT of scrub and root rake work as well that also needs to be removed and I am trying to wrap my head around the Titan grapples ability to tear up and push some thick scrub root mat. Next question.. if you don't mind have you ever run into a scenario where you wish you had the 60" or 72" version? We have close to the same size tractors and in my mind I can't seem to talk myself out of the 72" version (or 60" minimum), outside of the weight (which for me isn't as much of a concern) I would be curious on your take.




cat fever, I haven't spoken to them yet, but they shipped your forks to Tractor Supply?? What was the cost for shipping there and how did you make those arrangements?

Hightide sorry for the late response,
I really don't remember paying anything for shipping. I went to my local TSC, told them about an order and ask if it would be OK to have it shipped to their store. The manager said no problem. As soon as they arrived I went to get them and they loaded them into my truck.

 

[Xfaxman]

8N, I am with you... I have been researching the CRAP out of these for the last 8 months, there are pro's and con's to nearly every one I have seen. ------

I really like the concept and design of this one.. but it is HEAVY...
View attachment 458038

I live in North Florida and have been steadily clearing for almost 6 months now and its time to invest, -------------

In your research have you seen this one made in Florida? www.TheRakeShop.com / Root Rakes Grapples Attachments & Skid Steers

 

[Grant1]

I agree. I purchase a mechanical thumb which I found will not fit a 2485 backhoe. This thumb was extremely well built not to mention very heavy. I struggled with whether to send it back and pay shipping or simply eat the loss. I called Titan and to my surprise they offered to refund my cost less 10% and pay shipping. This is an outstanding company with a very good product.

 

[KY Gun Geek]

I have 2 of their converter plates JD Universal to SSQA and JD Quick Attach to SSQA. Both were reasonably priced and work pretty well.

The JD QA is used on 50hp class JD tractors to push a grapple and a snow plow.

The JD Universal is on a 100hp class JD with a cab - same grapple and same plow.

Only bad things -
Paint on the JD QA bubbled and rusted quickly
The JD Universal has some pretty tight tolerances in a place that it doesn't need to be tight. Has taken some learning curve to figure out how to hold my mouth right to get it connect up quickly