Is there such a thing as a hydraulic grapple?
Is there such a thing as a hydraulic grapple?
It would be ideal for the smaller tractors since the attachment doesn’t weigh very much. That looks really impressive. I wouldn’t mind having one of those. That would make the firewood situation a lot easier and the log piling too. Please keep us updated with how you like it. vt2305 – THANKS for pointing out that other video. I didn’t see it.
Can a hydraulic grapple be used on a Westendorf?
A hydraulic grapple is the only way I can go that-the Westendorf can’t do many of those functions. Not to rain on anyone’s parade….. it looks like a well built brush grapple that uses the curl function to close the jaws. Ingenious no doubt, but very limited in its versatility.
Do you need hydraulics on a green tractor?
I have used it for brush clearing to moving downed trees and branches takes a little getting used to but for about the cost of adding the extra set of hydraulics does a good job. And it attaches just like the bucket or forks. vt2305 – THANKS for pointing out that other video.
What do you do with a grapple on a green tractor?
Click to expand… I dig, scoop, wrench and pry with my grapple… I also like nay, need to have fine enough control over it to pick one branch/log from a pile of them, or from some brush. Alternatively I also like to go into a log pile and grab as many as I can.
How do you add hydraulics to a grapple loader?
There are two primary ways that we advise people to add hydraulics for a grapple. The first option is to install a diverter valve in-line with the tilt function of your loader. In the drawing below, ports P1/P2 are connected to your loader valve’s tilt function. Then, the grapple is connect to the auxiliary circuit using ports A&B.
Can a third function kit be installed on a grapple?
Your second option is to install a third function kit via the power beyond port on your loader valve. This allows you to use your grapple without having to divert fluid away from your tilt function. Our third function kits include a joystick-switch operated control valve, which will allow you to control one double-acting cylinder for your grapple.
What causes the stick slip effect in hydraulic fluid?
As 7 A 1 As 8 A 1. hydraulic fluid dirty 2. hydraulic fluid foams 1. Stick-slip effect due to the friction of the cylinder packings being too high. 2.
What kind of control valve do I need for Grapple?
Our third function kits include a joystick-switch operated control valve, which will allow you to control one double-acting cylinder for your grapple. See the drawing below for how an example installation. What size quick couplers do I need?
