Is the Grapple Too Much? Maybe, but It’s Working! 😎

This will be the last of my first cutting this year. We finally got my grapple hooked up to use it in time. It’s a lot of weight on the 4000, but she’s working!

[@205SharpShooter]

Hook an accumulator to the back of the baler and it will drop the bales in 10 bale bundles. You could load 100 bales in minutes with the grapple.

[@bsmoyers]

I've been using the same accumulator/grapple as a solo operation since 2018. I can do a max of about 300 bales in a day with it, but I've only got one tractor and myself out there. That's both good and bad I guess, but workers are hard to find.

[@jnyates]

I'm from Lebanon, VA. That dealer went out of business many years ago. Probably early to mid 90s if I had to guess.

[@BoysInTheWoodsofPA]

I have a 4000 that is a twin to that with a 776B loader and that would be a handful for sure. Cool video.

[@danherrmann8755]

Fine job

[@ABMFARM]

good video You guys can't be too far from us. We near kingsport.....Good Looking hay..

[@martingibbs1179]

That must have taken awhile to align those individual bales into a set for the grapple. I would suggest a bale sledge matched to the grapple it would improve your efficiency.

[@willowbranchfarm]

Was a learning curve running my grapple the first time, but being a 1 man operation it really saves the ole back ha ha

[@keithwarkentin]

Very good young man I have operated cranes over the years and sometimes I had to push the limits but you try to accomplish your goals without hurting any one so what I called it was a calculated risk and I don’t recommend to do it but if you find yourself in that position you just make sure that worst case scenario no one gets hurt but I clicked on your video because my Uncle Walter had the same setup as you have except he had a 5000 on the accumulator so I enjoyed my time on his farm and I am glad that I saw your KZbin video Carry on 😀🇨🇦

[@lambfarms7894]

Thanks! Glad I have some viewers from other countries

[@dougbrewer2257]

Need to see how that garden is doing

[@stephenoliver958]

Must be the hydraulic pump on the 4000, we had a farmhand grapple and a Zetor 4011,played with it, then a 62hp International 475, similar in weight and dimensions to a 4000 and it played with the grapple, try a pressure test on your pump before spending any money, the 4000’s are a fantastic tractor.

[@lambfarms7894]

Could be, I wonder if it’s not in the joystick too

[@waynejones5239]

Nice video

[@lowellsewell1005]

What brand accumulator are you using. I just started seeing your videos yesterday and enjoy very much thank you.

[@lambfarms7894]

Maxilator

[@bartdowd9357]

Nice countryside where are you located

[@johnbrown9623]

Loader tip. Stay out from your trailer, Then turn straight at yr trailer. Have a great day

[@lambfarms7894]

I would have, but there was a big ditch on each side, just think of a small strip because that’s what it was

[@johnnycampbell2719]

Good looking hay, glad the grapple works for what you need it for, even if it is just a temporary thing. Like you said, you didn't have to handle 200 bales so that's a start!

[@sarelvandermerwe3153]

worked out good tho...

[@randytrull6194]

What fertilizer do you put out for second cutting?

[@lambfarms7894]

I’m probably going to throw down about 200lbs an acre of 19-19-19

[@wademizelle3433]

How much did the bales weigh, approximately?

[@lambfarms7894]

45-50 is what I shoot for

[@davidcassady8491]

Would like to see video of you using grapple to accumulate

[@lambfarms7894]

I will next cutting!

[@jimcox6687]

I have a grapple just like yours. I started out renting a skid steer to use on my grapple. They work perfect. For $300 a day rent i can't buy one..

[@kennygentry1151]

I have a 311 myself. And no Lebanon Equipment is no longer in business.

[@TamSweetT]

Carry your accumulator closer to the ground with it level about a foot off the ground you will be able to line up with your trailer pull up close to trailer with it lowered stop and raise it drive forward with it level and you will be able to place it lot easier looks like you need to put some weight on the rear of tractor maybe an implement of some kind on your three point hitch

[@oldtimefarmer3405]

It’s called wild Virginia rye it’s bad this year

[@colmanlong1032]

Is your tractor strong enough for that loader grapple,doesnt look to have strong enough hydraulics.

[@lambfarms7894]

The rest of the video explains this. It really isn’t, but it’s working if you limp it along

[@french-canadianfarmer5049]

Will you be looking for a bigger ford?

[@lambfarms7894]

Would love to find a 4630

[@tessa9882]

Yes I know the dealer

[@jodybesick2175]

It would be faster to buck the bailer and stack them by hand the old fashioned way

[@lambfarms7894]

It would be, but I’m a one man crew sometimes. Hard to drive the baler and ride the wagon.