Grapples

[McMXi]

i looked, didn't see a 'quad ram' grapple, saw some 2 ram, dual forks though...

Buckets/Grapples Iron Eagle® Dual Action Grapple - MDS Manufacturing (mdsmfg.com)

 

[Goz63]

Well sure. That’s a skid steer lol.

 

[McMXi]

Well sure. That’s a skid steer lol.

I just said it was interesting, nothing more, nothing less. They have lots of cool stuff.

 

[MOOTS]

Pretty cool, but extremely heavy, I’d bet. Min tractor hp is 100 with 4K lift capacity.

Obviously not for smaller tractors. Skid steers and big utility could benefit though. I like it.

 

[McMXi]

Pretty cool, but extremely heavy, I’d bet. Min tractor hp is 100 with 4K lift capacity.

Obviously not for smaller tractors. Skid steers and big utility could benefit though. I like it.

I was thinking that models for B though MX sized tractors would sell well. I like the idea of reducing the need to switch between a bucket and grapple.

 

[MOOTS]

I was thinking that models for B though MX sized tractors would sell well. I like the idea of reducing the need to switch between a bucket and grapple.

That would be nice.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I tried watching the video, it was 'choppy', never saw each ram being individually operated, so I wonder HOW they're connected ? If just paralled, then it's no better than a single ram setup, maybe cheaper to build though. true 4 ram system would need 4 spool valve...$$$$

 

[MOOTS]

I tried watching the video, it was 'choppy', never saw each ram being individually operated, so I wonder HOW they're connected ? If just paralled, then it's no better than a single ram setup, maybe cheaper to build though. true 4 ram system would need 4 spool valve...$$$$

From what I can tell, the cylinder closet to bucket closes first, then the one out by the tines. Opening is reversed.

 

[Anchovy]

I narrowed down my choices to either an EA grapple or a Kioti grapple. The kioti grapple looks like it can tear down a house. Anyone have any opinions on the two? I know the EA grapple is loved by many

 

[Cpcareyct]

I narrowed down my choices to either an EA grapple or a Kioti grapple. The kioti grapple looks like it can tear down a house. Anyone have any opinions on the two? I know the EA grapple is loved by many
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The EA grapple is the balls

 

[OldcrowP51]

I ordered a Virnig 60" grapple for my L3901.
It's made of the right material and the manufacture is 30 miles away.
Cost just under 2000.00 and comes with choice of couplers
Only problem is wont be ready to pickup till end of Nov beginning of Dec

 

[Anchovy]

I ordered a Virnig 60" grapple for my L3901.
It's made of the right material and the manufacture is 30 miles away.
Cost just under 2000.00 and comes with choice of couplers
Only problem is wont be ready to pickup till end of Nov beginning of Dec

The Virnig was an option but I feel like the bottom tines are too short for my liking. I want something that has longer than normal bottom tines so I might be able to use the bottom tines more effectively for digging

 

[Bmyers]

I narrowed down my choices to either an EA grapple or a Kioti grapple. The kioti grapple looks like it can tear down a house. Anyone have any opinions on the two? I know the EA grapple is loved by many
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I don't know about the Kioti grapple tearing down a building, but I can tell you for a fact that the EA grapple can.

 

[1badDart]

I have this one on my M6060, 72".

Construction Attachments XTreme Duty Compact Tractor Loader Root Grapple (everythingattachments.com)

 

[MOOTS]

I have this one on my M6060, 72".

Construction Attachments XTreme Duty Compact Tractor Loader Root Grapple (everythingattachments.com)

That’s a bit overkill for a L2501. At 525lbs, it eats half of the lifting capacity.

 

[1badDart]

That’s a bit overkill for a L2501. At 525lbs, it eats half of the lifting capacity.

I wasn't suggesting the OP buy a 6' grapple, if you'll look they have smaller sizes too.

 

[Magicman]

This is not a grapple....

But I found that this 36" thumb on my forks serves my need very satisfactorily. LINK

 

[Oldmanbs]

Everything Attachments has a 55” lighter weight wicked root grapple, supposed to be 2xx pounds or they also make one for the BX SERIES lighter still.

 

[Anchovy]

Everything Attachments has a 55” lighter weight wicked root grapple, supposed to be 2xx pounds or they also make one for the BX SERIES lighter still.

Yeah, that’s one of the 2 that I posted pictures of. Only problem is they have a 4 month lead time right now

 

[Magicman]

Only problem is they have a 4 month lead time right now

Sadly that lead time applies to virtually everything that we use or eat.