#3 New Toy! 55” Wicked Root Rake Grapple: Clearing Brush

[@SpeedyCotton55]

Exactly the video I needed to see before I purchased my new homestead. Thank you.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

The wicked grapple is an awesome attachment! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@tomsteiner9090]

Need this grapple! Thanks for posting!

[@claytonjansen5542]

Thanks for reinforcing the skid steer move👍🏼

[@justingoodrich2519]

Good demo and overview of the EA grapple. Much appreciated 👍

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Thanks! It's a great attachment to have!

[@briananderson513]

Very good demonstration of the EA Wicked Root Rake Grapple! It looks like it the perfect tool for your clearing project. I just ordered a 66” Wicked Root Grapple yesterday from EA. I went with this model because we cut some firewood and the longer bottom tines are nice for moving firewood piles. I can see how the rake you have is very handy for clearing and back dragging. Grapples of any configuration are such an asset to any size tractor loader combination.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Awesome Brian I’m sure you will love it! I love mine, I primarily use it for moving logs and brush and works great, the fact that I can use it for clearing as well is a bonus!

[@zod5966]

@@DudeRanchDIY I need this to move logs around. Can you tell me what the largest log you could lift with this grapple?

[@DudeRanchDIY]

It opens to a full 36” so realistically I’d say it’ll lift a 32” log no problem, probably could work at it a bit to get one bigger in there as long as it’s nice and round!

[@gh50hill1]

Thanks for the great video. I have that same grapple and it may be the most work saving attachment I own. You can get a lot of work done with very little time and effort. I use mine for everything from moving tree logs and machinery to picking up large piles of leaves. Very versatile implement. Keep up the good work.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I love it, well worth the long wait. Like you said extremely versatile for doing a little of everything! What kind of tractor do you run your wicked grapple on? 🍻

[@Koko89809]

Great tool

[@kiko684]

Coool video guys

[@mueckenhoeffer]

Shortening the intro a bit wouldn't hurt. 1:40 to get to the rake. Most people click off after more than 30 seconds of unrelated intro. Then you kind of ramble over two more minutes. Then your "hide the engine noise" music is too loud. I don't want to be adjusting the volume back and forth between operation and narration. But, you did give a good demonstration of the rake's abilities and limits, so you get a thumbs up!

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I really appreciate the feedback! Your username is fitting 😂 I agree the intro is too long, and I have been trying to improve on the volume aspects of my videos, all so far have been edited solely on my iphone but I finally just bought a laptop so that should help make things easier in the future!

[@nimjay90]

Handy tool for the Bota. Especially in that type of vegetation. Would certainly be a necessity for your property. Really enjoying your videos man 👌🏼👌🏼

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Thanks! its a great tool and can be used for a variety of different things!

[@SouthDFWrep]

Great simple video!!!

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Thanks for watching! 🍻

[@liamsherwood7507]

Great video. thanks for sharing.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

New follower here. That is a nice grapple. It’s amazing how much it helps.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Welcome to the channel! The wicked grapple is awesome! As you’ll see it’s used a lot in my videos, thanks for watching!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

New subscriber here. Looking into getting a grapple for next years firewood season and came across your channel. Love the music too.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Welcome to the channel Gary! I love my Wicked Grapple! Makes moving logs and firewood so much easier!

[@CaptJohnsBar]

I put expanded metal over brush guard to protect my radiator from branches.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

That’s actually in the works! I got the expanded metal last week

[@Notubehaveplasma]

I know this is an old video. I certainly hope you relocated that hose on the grapple. Its right in a pinch point. I spotted it right away because I learned probably like you did.

[@xinsurance_sports]

Can you guess make a video on properly setting up ballest on a tractor?

[@kevinashby3784]

Good job. But be careful leaking backwards with the motor cylinder is extended. That’s the best way to bend them and have to buy new ones

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Yep I’ve since learned that wasn’t best practices! I now just use the bottom tines for ripping!

[@steinbierz]

NIce video! I’m curious what you do with all the brush you remove? Do you let it dry out and burn it at some point? Thanks.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Burn it or chip it!

[@mr.mackinaw1401]

Great demo video, show some more back raking cleaning up in next video

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I actually learned that it’s not good for the hydraulic cylinders to back drag with the top lid!

[@Saul2PaulCatholic]

What is the Bluegrass song playing in the beginning of the video? I've heard it in several of your videos and I can't get it out of my head! Very haunting melody. Subbed.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Honestly I couldn’t tell you! My first few videos were all edited from an app on my phone and that was just one of the stock songs on the app! Thanks for subscribing!

[@hphillips7425]

The only thing I don’t like is your kubota is cleaner than mine. Good luck from west Tennessee

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Haha! That’s was back when I first got it! With 180 hours on it currently it’s not clean anymore! Thanks for watching!

[@greghefner3482]

I have the everything attachment 50” compact route rate grapple on my 30 hp kioto

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Nice! It’s a great grapple!

[@greghefner3482]

They are made about 10 miles from where i live in North Carolina

[@brianlahmeyer]

Nice vid but looks like the EA Grapple would be real vulnerable to knocking hoses off with brush loads sticking out everywhere, with no back plate like the Landpride for ex. just my 2 cents....

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I haven’t had any issues regarding this so far! I use the grapple to move piles of brush all the time, what I’m more worried about is the grille protecting the radiator on the tractor. The hoses on the grapple, while seemingly exposed, would take considerable effort to compromise during normal use.

[@thall6076]

Awesome, love it 👍

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Thanks, it’s an awesome grapple!

[@corbinvoss7346]

Awesome video. Looking to get a grapple for my 2021 Kubota MX 4800. I have an LA1065 front end loader with quick attach. Would I need to purchase any other items for this to work on my tractor? Thank you in advance.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Hey Corbin, the only other thing you would need is a third function valve for your front end loader to power the grapple.

[@corbinvoss7346]

Got it, appreciate the response and thanks for the video!

[@cutweldngrind]

That grapple looks nice. I'm starting to look into tractors again and got to use a l2501 today. If I do get a tractor I will sure have to add that function. What do dealers charge to add the 3rd function to lever.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

The wicked grapple is great I love it. I'm not exactly sure how much the third function valve install was because it was all bundled together into my deal but I think it was somewhere around $1,100 if I remember correctly!

[@chuckyarbrough6867]

I just priced it at my local kioti dealer. $1295.

[@lh98]

Can that thing clear medium sized rocks too? Similar to the rock bucket with a grapple? As in push rocks into a pile and pick them up?

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Absolutely, I use it for picking up rocks all the time, it picks up pretty big boulders too as long as you can get a good bite on them.

[@vpierce3815]

Where did you get the music for your video? It’s nice to listen to.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

KZbin audio library!

[@brettbradshaw642]

Is that a Summit Hydraulics 3rd function set-up?

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I believe it’s kubota, I had it installed at the dealer before I picked the tractor up when new.

[@BobbeeSingh]

What HP is the tractor? Can you pick up 800 lbs tree trunks? Is a 35 hp strong tractor enough to install an 8 ft backhoe?

[@DudeRanchDIY]

39hp yes 800lbs no problem. I pick up full IBC totes weighing in around 1,600-1,700lbs. No idea about the backhoe, I don’t have one.

[@markmccoy1304]

Good video. How do you like your Kubota 3901? I'm looking for a smaller Tractor. I have the 5 series JD.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I love it, its the perfect size for what I do. It has enough lifting capacity to be able to move large logs and load my trailer while still being small enough to fit in my trailer with the chipper and around clients properties!

[@mikewilliams9528]

How much does that grapple weigh?

[@DudeRanchDIY]

~200lbs I believe

[@davidcantrell64]

Hey you grapple hose looks like it need to be pulled up away from the right loader arm!!

[@DudeRanchDIY]

They’ve since broken in and no longer lay like that

[@mikemackus4542]

Which grapple model is this?

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Everything Attachments 55" Wicked Grapple

[@zod5966]

@@DudeRanchDIY Thus the title "#3 New Toy! 55” Wicked Root Rake Grapple: Clearing Brush"

[@dirtfarmer7472]

2 things you could’ve done so there’s no need for your toy 1 hire a off duty firefighter & do a controlled burn 2 hire some goats Problem solved, enjoy your grapple

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Yep sure could've! But goats can't pick up 1,500lb logs all day and I'd sure need a bunch of firefighters to do the same.

[@nimjay90]

And do that annually? Plenty other uses for a grapple mate.

[@wlsteffen]

Would be a great video if I could hear it. Poor volume when talking.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

I was new to making videos and not used to talking loudly! Hopefully my newer videos are easier to hear!

[@mr.mackinaw1401]

Volume is perfect, not sure what your not hearing?

[@wlsteffen]

@@mr.mackinaw1401 I’m sorry but I was in the Ninth Infantry in Vietnam and had a ear drum ruptured so maybe my hearing isn’t normal. Sorry I made the comment.

[@itsruf1]

observation: Why is it there are countless videos for a grapple hook for tiny Kubotas? Hell, just pick up the twigs by hand and stick the twigs in a garbage can.

[@bighammer587]

Troll much @itsruf1 ? You have any idea what you’re comparing this with? Stupid comment.

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

ahahahahaha -- chain saw needs new gas without ethanol or a new plug - and / or an adjustment - and or all -- ahahahahaha - but i came to see an EA root rake at work - and 200 pounds sure is light for one - bending comes to mind - 4 minutes 45 seconds - rake finally moves - and hillbilly music I guess to be liked by some ? ! -- I like to hear tractors some -- ahahahaha - and those things were not made to have as much pressure as what the front of the tractor would weigh put on them - lifting off the ground is what is said NOT to do whatsoever - if yu catch something big - yu could do much damage to the rake or ever the front loader arms - a lot of people have - and putting the teeth more than 2 ins in the dirt will kill a lot of the roots from the trees yu wish to save - the weeds will just grow back really fast anyway -- doing it backwards as yu did a little is said to be the way it needs to be done - if at all - and if yu drop the little piles a couple of times before putting them into the big piles more dirt will remain where it come from - if ya have to rake forward - put the teeth further back toward the tractor so if they do catch something - they may roll over it so that no damage is done - good luck with doing it any other way - after 30 years yu learn a little - pretty orange tractor - looks much better than my grand L 3940 backhoe that is getting older -- ahahahaha - I only listen to blue grass when I am drinkin heavily -- ahahahahaha - but then I am pretty old -- and yea - I have been said to be a bit of a smart ss -- heehawed

[@robertclark4929]

Not very impressive.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Thanks for your constructive feedback