Grapple safety

[selftot]

I just ordered my grapple and doing some learning.

I've seen grapples with bent tines and misuse that puts uneven pressure on the loader arms.

But this - i didn't know... A grapple can generate some serious pressure feedback which can affect hydraulics in the tractor.

Thinking back - without knowing it i have probably abused my loader and backhoe too.

 

[mdhughes]

One thing you might want to get is a grill guard. There are all kinds of companies make them. I went with the Homestead Implements for my L3901DT. I was going to jet one, but kept putting it off till I saw GP Outdoors put a limb thru his grill.

 

[selftot]

Good call. I smashed my headlight years ago.

Kubota replacement was outrageously priced given that the light output was terrible. I built a frame and put LEDs in.

I should add protection now - especially with the grapple.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

Good day.

I would also suggest, pay attention to how attach/detach and location of your feet when flipping the SSQA levers. (Same as bucket or forks or whatever…for some reason seems my clamshell grapple drops when I flip levers more so than other attachments)

Careful your tootsies.

 

[CGMKCM]

Twice I have had a limb trip the quick attach lever and then bent the arms on the quick attach plate. I recommend doing something like this when the grapple is being used.