Grapple replacement help

[smwwoody]

Hi

I want to replace the grapple on this truck with a bypass and continuous rotating model.  I would be happy with a good used one or new.  I don't know where to start looking.  I want one with the same weight capacity and weight.  I think the one on there weighs around 450lbs, as far as lift capacity i don't know.  All I know is that it will lift 3000lbs all the way out.  What grapple would you recommend for me.

Thanks

Woody

[treefarmer87]

i havent seen any continuous ones, all of the ones i have seen at the scrap yards are older.

[chevytaHOE5674]

Robotec makes one of the best grapples on the market. If you search around they are available used.

[smwwoody]

yea I really like rotobec grapples but I am not sure they make one light enough.  the lightest one i can find on their site is around 900lbs. the rotobec on my barko at the mill has over 11000 hrs on it and I just replaced the rotator  motor on it last week.  it is one tough unit.

[Autocar]

I think it may be a problem to find one that won't take away your lifting capabilities.

[bill m]

I just purchased a new Valby GR55HD with rotator  for my single axle truck. I hope to have it mounted later today. I think one of these would fit your truck fine. Iowa Farm supply has them on there web site for $4199 with free shipping.

[smwwoody]

bill

it looks like it would do the job.  let me know how it works out for you.  if all goes good for you i will order one in a few weeks.

Thanks

Woody

[tapper2]

See you're in Virginia. Just Googled a bit, may or may not help-try contacting
Blue Ridge Sawmill & Equipment
Ricky  Gunnell
14263 Fancy Gap Hwy
Cana, VA 24317
blueridgemills@gmail.com

????? may have a lead on something used or even decent priced new.

[Maine372]

there just what you need up here in maine.

prentice bypass grapple with a rotobec rotor put in it for continuous rotation.

its at the oliver stores.   www.theoliverstores.com

look under forestry equipment    -    log grapples

[a old timberjack]

there just what you need up here in maine.

prentice bypass grapple with a rotobec rotor put in it for continuous rotation.

its at the oliver stores.   www.theoliverstores.com

look under forestry equipment    -    log grapples

thats where i bought mine. its on a prentice 120

[HuZzEy]

HI woody how much can you haul on that ford I'm setting up a f800 we bought with a small prentice loader just wondering

[smwwoody]

Hi Huzzey,

The truck weighs 19300 empty and full of fuel and I have it licensed for 38000.  I can only axle 34000 legally. that lets me put about 1300bf on it.  most of the time it has 2000+ bf on it (dont tell DOT)  i have a lift axle to put under it I just need the time to do it.

Woody