"Wicked" fun!

[k0ua]

I was recently using my EA "wicked" grapple, and though I would post some pictures to show it in operation.
This is the smaller 50 inch single lid model available at Everything Attachments. It made quick work of this brush.



James K0UA

 

[Xfaxman]

Looks good. :thumbsup:

I like your combination parking brake / ballast barrel! :laughing:

 

[k0ua]

Looks good. :thumbsup:

I like your combination parking brake / ballast barrel! :laughing:

Never trust just one brake!

 

[creekbend]

Well done.

 

[Depmandog]

Nice looking rig James! Enjoy that new grapple!

By the way I was down your way last Thursday looking at a project at the hospital. My shortest Branson trip ever

 

[k0ua]

Thanks guys. Dean you should drop by some time.

 

[Depmandog]

Thanks guys. Dean you should drop by some time.

Well now. That sounds like an invitation! I might have to take you up on that.

I would like to meet you (among others) here on TBN. We talk enough amongst our selves that it feels like we would get along in person.

But what do they say about best laid plans?? George and I was going to get together for coffee the "next time" I was down Joplin way...and I have failed to follow through with that. I have been to Joplin several times, but always seem to be in a hurry, or down there during the day when he works.

So, I will keep this in mind for the next trip south! Would love to see that new grapple in action

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Lookin good James.:thumbsup: Thanks for sharing!!

 

[k0ua]

Well now. That sounds like an invitation! I might have to take you up on that.

I would like to meet you (among others) here on TBN. We talk enough amongst our selves that it feels like we would get along in person.

But what do they say about best laid plans?? George and I was going to get together for coffee the "next time" I was down Joplin way...and I have failed to follow through with that. I have been to Joplin several times, but always seem to be in a hurry, or down there during the day when he works.

So, I will keep this in mind for the next trip south! Would love to see that new grapple in action

Come on down Dean.

 

[Wakey]

How did you set up the extra hydraulics? I just found out reading this morning that you need more than what you have for the FEL. Some people use the rear remote and some go the electric route with the button on the joystick. <---- Forgive me if I just posted gibberish!

 

[k0ua]

How did you set up the extra hydraulics? I just found out reading this morning that you need more than what you have for the FEL. Some people use the rear remote and some go the electric route with the button on the joystick. <---- Forgive me if I just posted gibberish!

I just used the stock rear remote. Just ran hoses to the front, and made a bracket on the torque tube for the connectors.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/284901-hydraulic-quick-connects-loader-torque.html

James K0UA

 

[Furu]

Looks good! You are putting it to good work.

 

[LD1]

I think that grapple would have looked even better on the old 'bota

I really need to get/make one of those. Just having a hard time justifying the cost of getting one. But then again, there are a lot of toys I wish I had.

BH thumb
Grapple
Sickle mower
inertia log splitter
more chainsaws
etc. etc. etc.

If only money grew on trees:laughing:

 

[Wakey]

Thank you k0ua !

 

[k0ua]

Here are some more photo's showing building of a rock wall across the road. It is not finished, but it is a start!



While you can pick up some pretty big rocks with the grapple, since the "teeth" come together so nicely, you can also pick up some rather small ones too!



James K0UA

 

[Depmandog]

James, with all of the rock moving, and knowing the area...have you seen any copperheads? I am fascinated with snakes..from a distance

 

[k0ua]

James, with all of the rock moving, and knowing the area...have you seen any copperheads? I am fascinated with snakes..from a distance

Dean I haven't seen any this year, but we have them.. A couple of years ago I nearly got bit by a small one, as I was grabbing old leaves from around the porch. Had my hands within inches of the little fangey guy.. It was pretty interesting for a few seconds as I pinned him down until the wife got the shovel going. I think most of the time they just try to get away.. but I was kind of in his "favorite place" messing with the old leaves.

 

[Depmandog]

I haven't seen any (live) snakes this year, but on my way back from Lebanon last year, stopped in at Bennett Springs just to look around. Up at the actual spring - I saw a water snake underwater hunting under the rocks lining the shore. That SURPRISED me! I mean that water is like 54 degrees...COLD! I watched him for several minutes then lost him in the rocks. I am sure he found a place out of the water to soak up the radiant heat of the rocks. I guess that shows they adapt to their surroundings.

 

[k0ua]

I haven't seen any (live) snakes this year, but on my way back from Lebanon last year, stopped in at Bennett Springs just to look around. Up at the actual spring - I saw a water snake underwater hunting under the rocks lining the shore. That SURPRISED me! I mean that water is like 54 degrees...COLD! I watched him for several minutes then lost him in the rocks. I am sure he found a place out of the water to soak up the radiant heat of the rocks. I guess that shows they adapt to their surroundings.

Wow, I would not have expected that either... reptiles don't generally like cold water..

 

[NativeSon]

James- Great looking grapple.......OK I really want one.

Charlie