I’ve got a L4760 that came without the 3rd function valve. I added the Kubota valve kit (relatively easy job). Now I’m shopping for a grapple. Lots of choices out there. I want something that will handle brush, smaller trees, some stumps. I’ve seen the weight of these things all over the place-250# to over 600# for a 60” grapple. Suggestions appreciated.
Is there a best brand of grapple?
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400lb seems right to me for a 60" grapple and a 1055/1065 loader. I have an Everything Attachments Wicked 60 but Catawba Attachments makes very similar grapples (basically clones) at a similar price and Homestead is another company making good grapples. If I ever buy another grapple I'll be looking at these three companies in the order listed.
I'm loyal to EA since I have a grapple, box blade, land leveler, wicked tooth bar and even 10 suitcase tractor weights purchased from them and I've always been very pleased with their products and service. That said, Catawba Attachments and Homestead Implements are making good products too. No doubt there are other options.
Man thats like an which oil is best thing, I have a land pride and it works well enough, but dayum there are other jaw set ups that I sure would like to try,,, so many choices so little time and money
The best ones are made with high strength steels like AR400 and are light weight, fully welded and gusseted. My preference is the long bottom twin lid grapples because they keep branches further away from your radiator. They are also better for hauling multiple logs and firewood than the clamshell style. Your tractor needs more lift capacity to handle one.
I don't recommend going wider than your tires. Get the lightest possible grapple you can find so your tractor can move more stuff and less grapple.
I don't recommend going wider than your tires. Get the lightest possible grapple you can find so your tractor can move more stuff and less grapple.
Mikester-thanks for your feedback. I’m trying understand your comments about the clamshell design vs long bottom, double lid design.
The landpride sgc1060 looks to be a clamshell design. But the
What he was saying is the more the grapple weighs the less you can lift
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In a perfect world we might have multiple grapples, but in the real world we typically choose one. My needs are picking up large single logs and lots of rocks and boulders, so the short tine grapple style with a one-piece lid works best for me.
Seriously? That's one of those fake "best of" deals where every product is made by Titan Attachments which is a Chinese importer. There are so many "best this and best that" web pages now simply trying to push the lazy into thinking they're buying a product that has been thoroughly tested and reviewed.
There are a number of well made grapples from different companies, and "best" is subjective for sure. I have a like a lot of Land Pride products, but when it comes to grapples I think there are better choices out there.
@Gruts, take a look at Good Works Tractor Co. They have some grapples from different manufactures and Courtney does a good job on YouTube showing the products he sells and showing them being used.
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A huge assortment of grapples—everything from grapple rakes, root grapples, debris grapples, and rock grapples. Even convert your bucket to a grapple.
www.goodworkstractors.com
As I said above though, Catawba, Homestead and Everything Attachments are good places to look and learn.
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I've used a lot of different types over the years but I retired in 2021 and sold most of my equipment over the last year and a half. I bought a clam shell type grapple from everything attachments in 2017 I managed to bend up the bottom teeth by improper use the company later on sold gusset teeth kits that their customers could upgrade to that you would weld on to give the bottom teeth extra strength this fixed the bending problems. I later sold it my favorite grapple is one that I got from Messick's farm equipment they have a relationship with a local fabricator and I got one custom built to my own specs. It's been bullet proof and it's the only one I still have. I will say W.R. Long makes some real nice grapples and so does Quick Attach. The only ones that didn't hold up to well for me was the Titan models I had 2 of them they were the least expensive and Virnig it was really flimsy built light duty I thought it would work on a B2601 I had because it was light "V30" model but that little tractor bend that grapple all up lol. I will say any grapple is better than no grapple.
Dont know who pissed in your corn flakes but if I offended you,, toughSeriously? That's one of those fake "best of" deals where every product is made by Titan Attachments which is a Chinese importer. There are so many "best this and best that" web pages now simply trying to push the lazy into thinking they're buying a product that has been thoroughly tested and reviewed.
There are a number of well made grapples from different companies, and "best" is subjective for sure. I have a like a lot of Land Pride products, but when it comes to grapples I think there are better choices out there.
@Gruts, take a look at Good Works Tractor Co. They have some grapples from different manufactures and Courtney does a good job on YouTube showing the products he sells and showing them being used.
Grapples For Tractors Archives
A huge assortment of grapples—everything from grapple rakes, root grapples, debris grapples, and rock grapples. Even convert your bucket to a grapple.
As I said above though, Catawba, Homestead and Everything Attachments are good places to look and learn.
Another you may want to look at. Ive only had one for a couple weeks but so far I'm impressed. Works pretty good for ripping out our pesky multiflora rose and can pick up from the side or the top. double lid handles different diameters.
My world is far from perfect but I have two grapples (different sizes and styles for use with two different machines).
If you are shopping, I’d recommend:
1. look thru some past threads that talk about the different styles.
2. figure out what ‘best’ means to you…you are the only one that knows your situation.
3. Shop the brands that fit your criteria.
I’m biased to those I have experience with, so take with a grain of salt. I have a small LP clamshell that i used with BX and now a B and an EA long bottom for my MX. The EA is unquestionably engineered better for my uses. I would also shop MTL and Catawba.
i really liked MTL and seemed like more custom build oriented, but not so responsive to phone/email…I think they were busy. Anyway I thought they had a nice product and well protected cylinders(armor)…they were very heavy though and maybe better for a CTL/CWL.
when I have contacted Catawba they have been very responsive and if they were a closer drive to me I would probably stop in and look at there stuff in person and maybe bring something home. I’d like to see/buy in person.
I had seen/used an EA from a friends in Person before I bought and was confident there.
I generally lean towards LP in person from my dealer for implements who will make anything right and I can see before buy. But if I needed to replace grapple to day, sight unseen, I’d go with EA unless a compelling reason to try another brand. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with 3 implements and replacement parts and great customer service. YMMV.
If you are shopping, I’d recommend:
1. look thru some past threads that talk about the different styles.
2. figure out what ‘best’ means to you…you are the only one that knows your situation.
3. Shop the brands that fit your criteria.
I’m biased to those I have experience with, so take with a grain of salt. I have a small LP clamshell that i used with BX and now a B and an EA long bottom for my MX. The EA is unquestionably engineered better for my uses. I would also shop MTL and Catawba.
i really liked MTL and seemed like more custom build oriented, but not so responsive to phone/email…I think they were busy. Anyway I thought they had a nice product and well protected cylinders(armor)…they were very heavy though and maybe better for a CTL/CWL.
when I have contacted Catawba they have been very responsive and if they were a closer drive to me I would probably stop in and look at there stuff in person and maybe bring something home. I’d like to see/buy in person.
I had seen/used an EA from a friends in Person before I bought and was confident there.
I generally lean towards LP in person from my dealer for implements who will make anything right and I can see before buy. But if I needed to replace grapple to day, sight unseen, I’d go with EA unless a compelling reason to try another brand. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with 3 implements and replacement parts and great customer service. YMMV.
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I had one of those to start. It was heavy, looked heavy with 1/2" tines of mild steel, full of crappy welds. Lousy design for carrying firewood. Ok for carrying fence posts but couldn't grab odd or mis-shaped trees and rocks. Constantly breaking the grapple and fixing stuff on it. I also managed to put a hole in my new radiator grill. I replaced that clamshell with a long bottom twin lid design. It's a way better design for me on the farm and I use it more than my bucket. It hasn't broken yet!
Another hint for the OP...if you see ANY snap rings or hairpin retaining pins/rings on cylinders and lid pins RUN AWAY! It's a totally cr@p attachment. Also make sure every pin has a protected grease fitting.
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I have a Homestead grapple, EA box blade, Catawba land leveler, and a Stinger rock bucket. All are well made and have served me well. If you are in the market for a grapple, do yourself a favor and beef up your grill protection- if you haven't already. There are plenty of good bolt-on varieties in the aftermarket. If you weld, you can fabricate one on your own.. If you don't weld, it's actually not a bad first project (it was for me) and having some rudimentary welding skills will serve you well going forward.
The OP's question was "is there a best brand of grapple?" and your last paragraph helps in that regard. Stay away from cheap/poor design and construction. Once a few brands have been chosen out from the myriad manufacturers, then it's a question of which type of grapple might work best.
I agree with you that some styles of grapple are much better suited to certain tasks than others. If I had lots of loose brush or small sticks to move regularly I'd also have a grapple like yours and a logging winch and a chipper!
Perhaps it's a good thing that I don't have a need for those.Since OP will learn that the best grapple is the one you own, I say Land Pride SGC1060. 
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Granted, I'm a wee bit smaller, but the LP root rake grapple works well for the items you've mentioned. Most clam shell type grapples will. The LP is pretty light and I abuse the heck out of mine, but it's held up pretty good. A few bends here and there...
I originally used it to help clear property, but mainly use it in firewood processing now.
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I have an HLA brand grapple. I like it.
And embarrassingly enough, the reason I have it, is quite simple; It’s what the dealer had, so I could get a “package deal”.
I have no real complaints about it, although those EA ones look pretty cool with the serrated jaws.
I think I might get a “dual lid” style in my next life, but for now my “single lid” design does just fine.
One thing I suggest, is to get a “grill guard” BEFORE you punch a hole through your grill/radiator.
And embarrassingly enough, the reason I have it, is quite simple; It’s what the dealer had, so I could get a “package deal”.
I have no real complaints about it, although those EA ones look pretty cool with the serrated jaws.
I think I might get a “dual lid” style in my next life, but for now my “single lid” design does just fine.
One thing I suggest, is to get a “grill guard” BEFORE you punch a hole through your grill/radiator.
Gruts, you questioned what a long bottom grapple is, here's some pictures to clarify. I bought this 6 years ago and got a killer deal on it. It's 60" and use it on a 40HP tractor. Use it for everything I need a grapple for and never had any problems or bent steel. Features I was looking for was the double lid and long bottom.
Some advise to save trouble and money. 1. Get a grill guard to protect the front of your tractor. 2. Devise a lock system to keep grapple pined (levers will get moved by brush). 3. Fabricate a method to keep hosed out of harms way.
Some advise to save trouble and money. 1. Get a grill guard to protect the front of your tractor. 2. Devise a lock system to keep grapple pined (levers will get moved by brush). 3. Fabricate a method to keep hosed out of harms way.
