Grapple

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Honestly the SGC0654 would probably fit my use as is really just brush cleanup and carrying 4 ft logs to the processing area

The SGC1060 grapple is a heavier duty grapple than the SGC0660, and it weighs about 150 lbs. more. You would be paying more and giving up lift capacity for a stronger unit. Would the stronger unit be of benefit to you - only you can say? I have had my SGC0654 for over two years. It shows no damage, and I have never been wanting in terms of functionality. I use my grapple frequently; it stays mounted on the loader. However if I am planning to rip out some small bushes, I use my bucket with the tooth bar. Some people dig more in the dirt with their grapples, but they are risking their loader and hydraulic system on compact tractors.

 

[Donystoy]

I will also be just using mine for moving brush and smaller limbs. Anything larger is cut and split where it is. Any digging I do with the back hoe. One thing with the Kioti's twin cylinders is that I have the option of converting it to a dual grabber in the future with minimal fabrication.

 

[skeets]

Hell I use the grapple more than I will ever use the bucket! Remember if you aint got some bent tines you aint usin it

 

[McMXi]

Ted of Everything Attachments put out a video today showing an even more upgraded Wicked 55 and it looks great. They've added steel between the tines with "teeth" to get a better grip on trees, roots, limbs etc. I'm going to email EA and ask them if they'll sell those pieces as an upgrade kit for those of us interested/able to weld them in ourselves.

 

[Quick]

Ted of Everything Attachments put out a video today showing an even more upgraded Wicked 55 and it looks great.

He's a wild man on that 6060! Ted say, "I need a bigger tractor." Hmph... <looks at little B> (-;

 

[The Evil Twin]

Ted of Everything Attachments put out a video today showing an even more upgraded Wicked 55 and it looks great. They've added steel between the tines with "teeth" to get a better grip on trees, roots, limbs etc. I'm going to email EA and ask them if they'll sell those pieces as an upgrade kit for those of us interested/able to weld them in ourselves.

After watching that, it's official. I operate my tractor like a grandma.

 

[Sparky Prep]

After watching that, it's official. I operate my tractor like a grandma.

Cowboy up!!!! LOL.

 

[The Evil Twin]

At dawn, sir. At dawn! Gas today, diesel power tomorrow!

 

[McMXi]

After watching that, it's official. I operate my tractor like a grandma.

Me too!

 

[PaulL]

I thought I worked my B2601 pretty hard. But it seems I have a fair way to go before I should be concerned.

 

[Donystoy]

Certainly would not loan my tractor to that chap. Would not even consider using a grapple in that fashion. This is why you have appropriate attachments.

 

[fried1765]

I paid $2200 Canadian loonies for my Kioti. Should be considerably less in the US.

At the current exchange rate that should be about $1,600 USD.

 

[McCallum91]

Yes I bought the Kioti KG2054. It includes all hoses to the two cylinders from the third function. Just have to get the quick connects.

Hey. I just purchased a KG2054 for my B2650. I tried to attach it to my SSQA with no luck. My SSQA upper plates measure 11” and the upper receiving plate on the grapple is only 10” 3/4. I’m not sure if this is just a one off or if they changed the design. Other than the fact that it doesn’t fit on my tractor, it looks like a great grapple.

 

[Donystoy]

Hey. I just purchased a KG2054 for my B2650. I tried to attach it to my SSQA with no luck. My SSQA upper plates measure 11” and the upper receiving plate on the grapple is only 10” 3/4. I’m not sure if this is just a one off or if they changed the design. Other than the fact that it doesn’t fit on my tractor, it looks like a great grapple.

Mine fit perfectly. I will measure mine on Sunday for a comparison. Might just take a bit of adjustments with a cut off blade on an angle grinder. Any design change should not affect the critical measurements.
I love the grapple. I have moved multiple boulders, logs and brush with it without any damage.

 

[Donystoy]

Measured mine. Loader plates are 9 1/4” and 44 1/2” total width.
Receiving plates on grapple are 10 1/4” and total width is 45”.
From this it appears that it is the plates on the loader that have to be trimmed a bit.