Heavy Duty Grapple Fork Can Break Up Concrete

Heavy Duty Grapple Fork Can Break Up Concrete TRACTORS Miscellaneous 27-3-29 "We think it's the most powerful grapple fork on the market," says Greg Gregory, Sidney, Iowa, about his new heavy duty grapple fork for skid steer loaders. The "Gregory Grappler" is designed for skid loaders with a minimum of 40 hp. It's made from high tensile, 1-in. thick steel. Both the upper and lower forks are hardened and gusseted for extra strength. The forks pivot on a 2 1/2-in. dia. shaft inside a machined and greasable bushing. "It has super clamping power, which allows it to handle everything from concrete demolition and steel I-beams to big round bales," says Gregory. "It also works great for removing brush, large trees, rocks, and fence posts. You can use it to break up concrete in a fraction of the time it would take to use a jackhammer or other conventional methods. The bottom tines can penetrate the ground under the concrete and break it up into manageable sections which you can then haul away. Concrete with rebar isn't a problem - simply clamp onto a section of concrete and bend it back and forth to break the steel, then load it into a truck. You can let the material down into the truck more gently than you could with a loader." According to Gregory, using their grapple fork this way eliminates the need to pre-break the concrete, which reduces removal time by as much as 80 to 90 percent. "We've sold several units to contractors who have used them to remove up to 1,000 sq. ft. of concrete per hour." In the closed position, the fork tines pass within 8 in. of each other, allowing you to use the grapple fork as a ripper or scarifier, he notes . Sells for $3,150 F.O.B. Sidney, Iowa. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Sidney Mfg., N. Hwy. 275, Sidney, Iowa 51652 (ph 712 374-3366; fax 712 374-2822; email: Info@GregoryGrappler.com; website: www.gregorygrappler.com).

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