thumb/grapple w/no Hydro?

sdk1968

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ive been looking & havent seen one..

is it a real thing?

can you put a thumb/grapple on your bucket that sits still like on an excavator & use the bucket action to open & close on it?

im sure you "can"... but does anyone have this set up?

i dont have any open hydro & not sure how to go about this.

ideas? input? show me yours !!
 

sdk1968

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damn! you guys cost me money around here.

got a hold of wetendorf & got it ordered. they say it will ship May 1st.

will do a thread on it soon as i get to play with it. :D
 

cre73

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Its to late for me now, just got my 3rd function installed and my thumb going. But if you don't mind which one did you get and what was the price. The little searching I did for prices they were all over the place. From $900-$2000.
 

sdk1968

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if you buy it direct they are running a sale..

JD style QA is $1450

Kubo, Kioti & SSQA are $1700

super helpful, very customer service oriented & the owner even followed up with email to check that his staff was courteous & quick with info/responses.

will post more info once its here.
 

D2Cat

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Westendorf has been making quality loaders for a long time, like 75 years. They developed their own style of quick attach 35 years ago. I've had a Westendorf on my 730 Case for so long I don't remember what model it is 'cause I painted it black!
 

bota2650

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B2650 Cab; LP 4 foot cutter; Titan Pallet Forks; The Thumb Grapple
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Its to late for me now, just got my 3rd function installed and my thumb going. But if you don't mind which one did you get and what was the price. The little searching I did for prices they were all over the place. From $900-$2000.

TOO late for me as well . . . found this thread after installing my WR Long valve and Thumb Grapple . . . .