Rock grapple for compact tractor

schmaus · Post by **schmaus** » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:09 pm

I drew this years ago. I cut one so I know it works. I used a diverter valve and cylinder from Surplus Center. there is a 50" wide model that is nested on a 4x4 sheet and a 60" model that takes a 4x8 sheet. I used 3/8" AR 400 plate. I would up it to 1/2" if you use standard hot rolled plate. assebly needs some round tube and square tube to finish.

Grapple.zip

Post by **Loyd** » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:22 pm

Thank you!

schmaus · Post by **schmaus** » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:40 pm

Here are the hydraulic parts I used. the valve is mounted to the tractor to switch the bucket rotate to close the grapple when you press a button to energize the valve.

2x6x1.25 DA HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WOLVERINE WWXT2006-S part # 9-8771-6

12/24 Volt DC 13.2 GPM SAE 8 Solenoid Operated Double Selector Valve part # 9-8602

motoguy · Post by **motoguy** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 1:37 am

Very cool. Thanks!

exapprentice · Post by **exapprentice** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:33 am

Hi "schmaus"

Any chance you any pictures of these parts assembled to go with the file you posted

just thought I would ask

schmaus · Post by **schmaus** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:49 am

I do have one picture but I have never resized a picture before so it may take a little while.

exapprentice · Post by **exapprentice** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:03 am

Hi schmaus

No problem, as I said "just thought I would ask" great if you could

Post by **tjenus** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:05 am

Cool Thanks

Post by **Larry83301** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:27 am

schmaus wrote:I do have one picture but I have never resized a picture before so it may take a little while.

Here's an easy way to resize a picture, just load it into PAINT then click on the HOME tab and near the left side you will see the resize option. You can resize by percentage or by pixels, after you get it to the size you want click on FILE and do a SAVE AS so you will still have the original picture also.

Larry

schmaus · Post by **schmaus** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:09 pm

Thanks Larry! Easier then I thought.

schmaus · Post by **schmaus** » Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:12 pm

the mounts I made where for John Deere quick attach bucket. It could be easily adapted to skid steer quick attach. I don't have one to reference from.

Post by **Peechy** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:55 pm

Great post ! Thank you

seajinx · Post by **seajinx** » Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:42 pm

Thank you very much for sharing.

Post by **koditten1** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:42 pm

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DQYQqHwiBwjTbpfo6

I just made this for my compact skid steer.

schmaus · Post by **schmaus** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:20 pm

right on! Mine served me well for years. Sold the tractor and all attachments to a friend. It is still serving him great.

kchoghead · Post by **kchoghead** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:33 pm

is this a skid steer mount or john deere

Sorry i just read through the posts and answered my own question

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