Thanks for all the input. After looking at different options from many manufacturers I decided to go with the Catawba 55 that appears to be the best built lightweight clam style grapple. I am impressed by the construction and extra center hinge. The additional rake bars are going to help my needs along with strenghtening it and cylinder shielding looks amazing. The tripled root teeth shouldn't bend and it has the built in stand feet I was told to look for. All at 300 pounds
. In stock and ready to ship to my local terminal at competitive prices . Made and designed in the USA. I'll do an update when it arrives with pics. I told them don't rush because my tractor is still almost 3 weeks out. Never realized their are so many minor differences on grapples and this one seems the best for my needs. This is the one
https://cattachments.com/product/ca...achment-for-tractor-with-high-strength-steel/
