3-Pt Log Grapple

3-Pt Log Grapple MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous 20-5-18 "It turns an ordinary farm tractor into a high-production log skidder for a fraction of the cost of a conventional commercial skidder," says Howard Johnson, Johnson Mfg., Ogdensburg, Wis. The new 3-pt. log grappler was introduced at the recent Wisconsin Farm Progress Days show near Wausau. It consists of a set of "claws" powered by a pair of 2-in. dia. hydraulic cylinders that operate off tractor hydraulics. The claws have a maximum opening of 31 in. The entire unit is suspended on a hinge that allows it to swing forward or backward and also left or right when making turns. "Works great for selective cutting of trees in woodlots and for cleaning up trees after loggers go through. It works three times faster than hooking and unhooking chains from logs. The cylinders are activated by a single remote control. It weighs 460 lbs. and requires a 50 hp tractor," says Johnson. Sells for $3,895. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Johnson Mfg. & Sales, Inc., N5499 Cty. E., Ogdensburg, Wis. 54962 (ph 800 515-4328 or 414 244-7581).

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