Been on the hunt for a small grapple. Been looking at mini skid steer versions to try to keep the weight down. Found one but its 320 lbs. Thats about half of my lifting capabilities. Anyone know of a lighter grapple?
BX- Looking for the lightest grapple
- Thread starter Bearcatrp
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If weight is most important then homestead has one under 200 pounds.
Both look good. The homestead has the nice grips though. Both are around $2000. Thanks for the info. Something to save up for unless I can find a used one.
Was thinking I could set the angle, then use as is until I get a 3rd function installed.
Was thinking I could set the angle, then use as is until I get a 3rd function installed.
Blue2Orange
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Equipment
BX2380 with LA344S & QH05. SB1051. SG0554. BB1248. RB0560, Vassar dirt bucket
SGC0554 user. So far, minimal hours of use. Moved brush piles, used as a rake to rip out some wild blackberry, and hauling, stacking firewood logs. Effective and efficient for those uses. Using the box blade for rear ballast.
Elliott in GA
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Equipment
LX 2610SU w/535,LP RCR1860,FDR1660,SGC0554,FSP500, DD BBX60005
SGC0054 user for more than 5 years on an LX. I have had nothing but good service from the grapple, and so far no damage. I have moved countless piles of brush, logs, telephone poles and rocks as big as the LX can safely lift. As with any claw style grapple, you want to pin the brush to the ground, and then close the grapple. You get very full loads, and you almost eliminate the possibility of sticks poking your grill.
Good luck on your search.
Good luck on your search.
I've used my HLA 900# pallet forks as a 'poor man's grapple' for 8 years, hauling brush, logs, 'taming' Mother Nature. Don't need the 3rd function $$ either !
might be an option ??
might be an option ??
I use a Bolt on single grapple.... Its about 70lbs.
works fantastic for firewood/boulders and picking up small children that wander.
I'll report back when I get the name.
very good investment.
A big old grapple arm on a sub compact tractor is over rated.
I have it mounted on my rock bucket But I think you can mount it on any bucket.
Rock Bucket Grapple for Skid Steer Quick Attach – Orange
Rock Bucket Grapple for Skid Steer Quick Attach provides clamping force for pulling out large stones while preventing them from rolling out of the bucket.
www.artillian.com
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Have been using my forks too. Just want something to grab what I’m moving so I dont have to get off and center or move the load.
Looks great except I have a quick attach on my FEL. Would have to move up to the 55 inch version which adds weight.