Came across this while doing my usual lunch surfing. I know there has been a lot of people talking about grapples and third function kits on here recently, so I figured I'd post this link. If someone already posted it, I apologize for the repetition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bySlQThvADM
Electric Grapple
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There are quite a few video's showing that on YouTube now, I looked at it while attending the NFMS (National Farm Machinery Show) a few weeks ago, I personally think it's overpriced at $2000 for what it is. You can get into small economy grapple for about the same money including the 3rd function hydraulics.
Yeah, I didn't catch the price. They would need to get better than that. Especially since it's a one trick pony and third function can be used on other implements.
I think over priced also. Has 1000lb pressure which a good bit lower than hydraulic I think. I think it's a great alternative, but maybe $1400? They should have a bolt on version.
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+3 on that. I think they are a bit over priced as well but a good alternative to investing in a 3rd function setup and clamping force is a bit on the puny side but then linear actuators don't develop a lot of clamping power anyway.
Would be fine for general cleanup but not good fir say a tree trunk.
Would be fine for general cleanup but not good fir say a tree trunk.
GreensvilleJay
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While I can get a 2000# LinAct for $300 Canucks, it's slow, like most. so 1/3rd the $2K may be JUST the LinAct. Thing draw 25Amps ,so a real good battery and alternator is a MUST.
I don't know what they put in the Bx for a battery or alternator, but there isn't much in my L (45 amps I think). So, yeah, they don't seem to do these tractors up like trucks where you can add all sorts of electric doo dads.
Yep 45 amp. The M series cab's are 60. That isn't an excessive amount of capacity by a long shot.
Bmyers
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I think it is a really good idea...
Not that expensive compared to many options. More than powerful enough for most small tractor sizes and applications..
If you have a bigger need, or bigger equipment, this is not for you.. That simple.
What I would look closer into is if, when they make a version that will bolt onto a set of pallet forks... That would be cheaper, better use of an on hand attachment..
My 5 cents of opinion..
Not that expensive compared to many options. More than powerful enough for most small tractor sizes and applications..
If you have a bigger need, or bigger equipment, this is not for you.. That simple.
What I would look closer into is if, when they make a version that will bolt onto a set of pallet forks... That would be cheaper, better use of an on hand attachment..
My 5 cents of opinion..
This is the route I went with the Green Thumb.
I already had the hydraulics to run it, but even if one had to add 3rd function or a remote, it would be a cheaper, stronger option.
I was a little surprised at this line in the description:
Engineered for Sub-Compact tractors up to 32-hp with a front end loader.
Engineered for Sub-Compact tractors up to 32-hp with a front end loader.
Just ordered 2 actually. One for the spare bucket I have and another to mount on my skid forks which I tend to use more for moving branches and stuff around. Nice and very reasonable price wise. I got long ones for the bucket so I can tote round bales too, though I mostly spear them from the ends to load them.
Shipping isn't unreasonable either.
i requested info on this product recently : asking about a clamp on system onto a bucket cause R&R of pin on bucket is a real pain... still waiting for response
Danannah@gmail has a solution for your pin on bucket issues.
This video is not Dan, but Dan made a set of these for me and SOLVED my pin-on issues of switching implements.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuktqggNDCw