New grapple design with no 3rd function needed.

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Interesting design.

At 388lbs I think it's a little big for a BX or the smaller B series.

Maybe they will design one for the sub compact tractors.

The subcompact market is a lot of equipment.

The other question is can you leave the grapple on the loader and take the loader off the tractor?

Being able to do that would be a big plus.
 
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Interesting design.

At 388lbs I think it's a little big for a BX or the smaller B series.

Maybe they will design one for the sub compact tractors.

The subcompact market is a lot of equipment.

The other question is can you leave the grapple on the loader and take the loader off the tractor?

Being able to do that would be a big plus.
While not a heavy duty grapple by any means this one answers most of your questions.


 

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It's like they designed a grapple for a 25 year old tractor.
No one designs loader attachments that pin on.
SSQA has eliminated them.
 

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Nice grapple. Sent them a email to see if any plans for a smaller version for the BX style sub tractors. That KBX looks pretty good too but that bar sticks up to high for working in the woods.
 

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Maybe if you have a realllly old FEL it would work I guess, but not seeing it work I cant say Im really impressed but hey thats just me
 

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It's like they designed a grapple for a 25 year old tractor.
No one designs loader attachments that pin on.
SSQA has eliminated them.
I spy with my little eye….
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I like the design, super simple to operate I’d bet too. I dislike the top links attached to that bar ran through the loader frame.
 

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I spy with my little eye….
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I like the design, super simple to operate I’d bet too. I dislike the top links attached to that bar ran through the loader frame.
That make a lot more sense, They need to point that out, using an SSQA of the same color hid it.
Your still need to manually disconnect the link and the pipe.

You should have also spied the third function so no need for that contraption.

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That make a lot more sense, They need to point that out, using an SSQA of the same color hid it.
Your still need to manually disconnect the link and the pipe.

YOu should have also spied the third function so no need for that contraption.
I did see the connections after I posted. I agree, it’s still a neat design. I feel the top links and long bar on lower tines would pretzel pretty quickly with real world rake use.
 
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Bearcatrp

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While not a heavy duty grapple by any means this one answers most of your questions.


Just watched some you tube videos that was posted on the kbx web site. Not bad for the BX series. May consider one.