How to Buy a Tractor Grapple | Do It Right!

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How to buy a tractor grapple for under 30 horsepower? Understanding what you need over what looks cool is important in buying a grapple. In this case, Bigger is not Better! The lift capacity of smaller compact and subcompact tractor play a huge role in the buying decision. If you own a 150 horsepower tractor which is able to lift 3,500 pounds, then it will not make much difference if the grapple weighs 600 or 900 pounds. In the smaller tractors if the tractor can only lift 800 pounds, and you buy a tractor grapple weighing 500 pounds, it just doesn't work. Watch this video to learn more.

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[arcadiaoutlaw]

Your advice is spot on, don’t go overkill on your grapple. In my opinion your only going to be picking stuff up brush, branches & logs. Your not going to use a small tractor like a big loader with a root rake and dig up tree’s.

[tractortalkwithgary]

I just bought the Worksaver mini grapple 48 inch model for my L2501 Kubota ( 25 hp) tractor.
It is going to really come in handy around here on this farm.

[bigpapapump]

Brother, you are a true resource to a fellow TN boy! I just bought a T25 Sunday, mainly because of your videos. I grew up running Massey Ferguson 135s, all the way up to big International 1066 and 1086s....but I've never owned a tractor with a warranty OR a phone charger😂 I really appreciate your in-depth explanations and reviews. I'm looking forward to getting a grapple and putting this little feller to work around the property.

[midwestreview]

Well done video love how you don't give a minute plus into about stuff I don't care about thank you

[kimberlypaddie]

you have rated a comment Mr. Tony! Great job explaining so many points about the grapple and the sub-compact tractor.

[BradMyers]

Lot of good info. Weight is a big factor as you pointed out. You hate to burn up all your lifting capacity with just the implement. I have only used the clamshell type grapple and like the ability to dig up roots. One never knows how handy a grapple is until you actually have one.

[douglaspost]

I watched a video buy Everything Attachments one time and the guy made the comment that weight is as important as horsepower in a tractor. He was talking about plows at the time, but I think that applies to just about every implement you could put on a tractor. You can have as much horsepower as possible, but if you can't get traction, it's worthless, weight will add traction in most cases ( good tires help too of course). Ballast is crucial when using a loader, grapple, or whatever you have on the front.

[FabbedFun]

Thinking about building one... watched a lot of videos and ended up back at your channel again. Great points, wise advice.

[mr.redneck]

I am convinced the grapple you have is absolutely the best one you could use for that tractor!
Do you weigh every log you pick up? I don’t, either I can pick it up or I can’t!

[Buddy_G]

Great content Tony! My TYM 474 cab is being delivered tomorrow morning. Your videos were a great resource that helped shape my decision.
Thanks

[chadcoxthehunterchadcox]

Great video, I learned what I needed to about the difference between the two.

[randallthomas]

I bought a bolt on “add-a-grapple” I can mount it to my standard bucket, the rock bucket, and onto my my fork lift forks. I thought about buying a dedicated grapple, and after I thought about it, I decided that having a rake style grapple wasn’t worth the extra cost. it would be handier, but One of my prime uses for the tractor is digging the rocks out of the dirt to try and get soil. The combination of the rock bucket, with the added grapple is the perfect tool for that. As, it allows me to screen to 2.5-inch minus, and close the grapple to keep the larger rocks on the bucket.

[LouisianaTractorworks]

A lot of good points you made Tony! A lot to think about when getting a grapple! Have a good week my friend!

[deanbarr]

Great info Tony. You explained things well. I'm kinda in the market for a grapple in the near future and after seeing your video I'll probably go with the more narrow and lighter made one. Thanks buddy

[carlcook]

Thanks for the info and I like the chain saw holder on the tractor.

[edsmith]

Yeah, grapples are the rage on YT. But unless you spend a LOT of time condensing and moving brush, a set of pallet forks beats the heck out of a grapple with a lot less cost. Moving that log on the opening scene ? Forks do it just as well. And even with brush, forks will do nearly as well as a grapple....you might drop the occasional piece, or have to get out of the seat once in a while to pick up a piece, but it doesn't take long to figure out as you cut brush, you pile it all running in one direction so the forks can easily slide under the pile and away you go.

Plus forks can move lumber/slabs (if you have a sawmill), pallets with almost anything you can get ON a pallet, round hay bales, pick up the lawnmover to change oil, take the garbage cart down to the county road for pickup, probably a dozen other things a grapple can't buy a set of forks first, and see if you really need a grapple later. I've gotten by just fine for decades without one, and still see no need for it.

[garrytalley]

Very good video. I would suggest Homestead Implements and Everything Attachments for light weight grapples. Both made in USA and made lightweight to maximize lifting ability. But as you said in the video one needs to know that lightweight grapples can be damaged easier if one works them too hard. If you want to lift more weight with a smaller tractor however that is the way to go.

[disgruntledconservativevet]

I just purchased a Grapple for my Kioti CK2610. 60” Wolverine Root grapple. I live in the mountains and rocks are a big concern, So the teeth on the bottom tines can be replaced on this model. The grapple weighs around 600 pounds, and the lifting capacity of my tractor is 1850 pounds. The only thing I don’t like about the grapple is it uses grade 8 bolts to hinge on. I’m wanting to put a ‘greaseable” bearing so it operates much smoother. I would like to see how other grapples hing to get some ideas, but NO ONE has made a video on this aspect of the grapples. Operation is important, but so is construction.

[jasoncline]

Nice explanation of the 2 different types. I'm sure if you really wanted the lighter one, you wouldn't have any trouble selling that one. Have a good day my friend.

[tuberstitious]

Good content without a lot of wasted time... thanks!