It was that Titan Grapple Rake?I used a borrowed one last summer for several weeks and it is what I would purchase, based upon price/value, if I needed to get one for myself.
That is pretty much my use case as well, my own property maintenance. Do you have any thought on the Titan or that style versus THIS one?I bought a Titan grapple when I got my CTL about a year ago, and while I just use it for my own personal property maintenance, I have been very pleased. It arrived promptly and well packaged, and I thought the price was reasonable. So far, no problems whatsoever. It's been an extremely useful tool to have and I have no regrets. Your mileage may vary...
Good oportunity, I would call and ask for a "factory" tour. They might be able to make either style for a custom order and their HD combo price is pretty good. IMO, the c shape works better for logs and the flat bottom works better for brush but opinions are worth what you pay for them.Apparently, there is a manufacturer 30 minutes from my property that makes this type in-house. Repairs, etc. would be convenient. It has a smaller opening than the Titan, and it has much less tines at the top and 8 at the bottom versus 10 with the Titan.
Here is the URL for the one close to us: Express Steel, Inc.
I'm with SkidRoe: oil and grease are cheap, engines and hydraulic pumps are not.Like anything, maintenance and proper usage will govern the longevity of any attachment. Some will absorb abuse more than others, but all benefit from maintenance. I typically grease mine before every use, and none of mine have bushes. I have never had an issue.
This is the best pic of it I have. its from last spring. No issues at all, find the grease fittings and give them some love.You have the Titan Grapple Rake Don?
Chris
I really like your grapple! I really wanted to get one similar, but I felt/feel I need one that can close all the way. I think they are called "clamshell" design. I need to take some welding workshop. It would be pretty satisfying to build stuff like thatI can definitely see that. Here is the one that I built a number of years ago, and I have been nothing but happy with this design:
42" Grapple Bucket
Another Grapple story: Ever since using my Dad's tine grapple on his BC 773, I have wanted one for my 440B. This was more than just a mild stretch, as my 440 didn't even have aux hydraulics. I was able to source most of the parts from my local dealer (who has turned out to be very supportive...www.skidsteerforum.com