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Electric Grapple For Subcompact Tractors
“Our new electric-operated grapple is designed for subcompact tractors up to 32 hp. that don’t have auxiliary hydraulics. It’s an economical alternative to buying a standard grapple and then adding hydraulics to the tractor,” says Mike Kloster, Worksaver, Inc., Litchfield, Ill.
The 49-in. wide grapple is operat
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Electric Grapple For Subcompact Tractors TRACTORS Accessories “Our new electric-operated grapple is designed for subcompact tractors up to 32 hp that don’t have auxiliary hydraulics It’s an economical alternative to buying a standard grapple and then adding hydraulics to the tractor ” says Mike Kloster Worksaver Inc Litchfield Ill The 49-in wide grapple is operated by a 12-volt linear actuator with an 8-in stroke and comes with a wiring harness that connects to the tractor’s 12-volt battery The movement of the actuator is controlled with an easy-to-use rocker switch which can be mounted to the tractor’s loader joystick handle Two models are available: a universal version that fits most small subcompact tractors equipped with a universal skid loader quick-attach and a “hook and pin” model for Deere subcompact tractors including the company’s 200CX 220R D120 H120 and H130 models “Our electric grapple has slightly more than 1 000 lbs of clamping force whereas a comparable hydraulic grapple exerts 1 800 to 2 000 lbs of force However it has more than enough clamping force to pick up tree trimmings bushes and small logs ” says Kloster “The electric grapple’s opening and closing speed is very comparable to a hydraulic model The linear actuator features a high performance motor and ball screw to move the upper clamp ” The electric grapple sells for less than $2 000 “That’s reasonable when you consider that it costs $1 500 to $1 800 just to add remote hydraulic outlets to a subcompact tractor ” says Kloster The grapple comes with the linear actuator installed “You just connect the weatherproof wiring harness to the battery and secure it along the loader arms and mount the rocker switch to the joystick ” says Kloster “A parking stand that stores on the grapple makes hook-up an easy job ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Worksaver Inc P O Box 100 Litchfield Ill 62056 ph 217 324-5973; sales@worksaver com; www worksaver com
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