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Grapple Repair

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by HoneyFuzz, Nov 17, 2022.

  1. HoneyFuzz

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    I've got this bad habit with my grapple. Using it how I shouldnt..but its worth it to not get off the tractor and hook up a chain lol ! This poor tooth as been bent and beat back too many times. It's barely hanging on..so I get to weld it tomorrow. Totally worth it...and I will not change my bad habit lol !
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    I had some of my teeth do the same. Huge boulders and powerful hydraulics overwhelmed the grapple
     
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    WOW! Some serious stress to bend steel like that. Nice dental work there HF! :thumbs:
     
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    Impressive...
    We broke the lower anchors for the cylinders, but never bent any of the teeth, and we use the heck out of our grapple....
     
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    So that tooth has been crowned eh;)
     
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    It just goes to show..even a lil Kubota sub compact tractor can bend good steel too lol ! Especially with improper use ! But then again...getting the job done without getting off the tractor is well worth it !
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    Put a gusset on it. My neighbor kept be ding his and we added gussets.
     
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