Repurposing a grapple with a cool story! Finally got a tractor grapple!

[@hendersonhow2andreview17]

Your welcome andrew..I think it being broken when I finally found it worked perfectly for you to customize it and make it exactly how you want it. Looks really good and cant wait to see you put it to good use. Talk to you soon

[@TKCL]

Thank you again Casey, means the world to me to have such kind of generous people in our lives.

[@dougdavis4439]

If you wear that out, we're all in trouble! Lol. Very kind of Casey and everyone helping make this happen. Good people here all around!

[@TKCL]

You were a huge part of making this happen too sir, we truly appreciate you.

[@dougdavis4439]

@The Kelley's Country Life Happy to help Andrew, blessed to be part of such a positive channel, my friend!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

May God repay them for their generosity, I am sincerely happy for you!

[@TKCL]

Amen

[@ShaneZettelmier]

🙌🏼 that is so cool. I think it’s even cooler that you have to modify it and make it work. Awesome.

[@TKCL]

It's definitely one of a kind now.

[@jeriholdren1780]

You never cease to amaze me at all you can do!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for the kind words

[@maxinemadero9650]

Looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@TKCL]

Me too!

[@marlenefilicevelasco5333]

Very exciting! Very happy for you!

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@ryanzynda5114]

That tool will come in really handy on your property. 🤠

[@TKCL]

It sure will

[@outsidewithrodney8240]

That's awesome!!!!! Can't wait to see the rest of the videos on this build!!!!

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

Awesome rebuild! That thing is a nice addition!

[@TKCL]

Thank you, looking forward to using it.

[@humbleredneck8816]

Awesome to see the grapple making it to the channel after so many donations! Wish I could've helped! Lol Can't wait to see u put it to work!

[@TKCL]

You have helped by watching and supporting us.

[@donnagarrett5196]

Love it when you build and design new 'man toys' as my brother-in-law calls them....always interesting, can't wait for the rest of this build, then to see it in action

[@TKCL]

Coming soon

[@teveler]

I can't think of a better way of doing it. Nice job sir!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@hrlee2381]

Boy are you good at keeping secrets. Congratulations on your new toy. It's great that you can do all the work yourself. Looking forward to seeing it in action.

[@TKCL]

Well I wasn't 100 percent sure this would happen, but I did stay locked jawed just in case 😉

[@TKCL]

And thank you so much for your support with this.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Hello Andrew, congratulations on the grapple and I can't wait to see it in use. You're doing a fantastic custom job. Take care.

[@TKCL]

Thank you very much

[@larrykusler5294]

I think an overbuilt grapple is a perfect match for you. I also think John Deere owes you some money for the mount plates. See you later.

[@Left-handed-liberal]

I'm laughing at you telling us how the grapple is over over-built 🤣

[@TKCL]

😬

[@nicholas4839]

So true

[@RobertKohut]

A tip: When chasing threads or cutting threads in something that needs to be lubed, fill the tap flutes with grease to catch the metal chips so they don't contaminate the area requiring grease for lubrication.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! You continue to amaze me with your vast storehouse of knowledge. Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🍾 on receiving such a useful gift. See you at 5:00.

[@TKCL]

Thank you, see you soon.

[@donaldslate4195]

511 has radiator grill protector. Idea only, maybe you can build one .

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Excited to watch this build. Especially looking forward to the hydraulic install. I don't have factory accessory hydraulics up to my loader, so when I do something like run my hydraulic auger, etc, I have a 20' set of hoses I have to plug into the back and temporarily hang them along the side and up to the loader.

[@TKCL]

I might do something similar to the rear.

[@RobertKohut]

If branches are a problem for the radiator just tack in some expanded metal in the openings... :-) @21:17

[@TKCL]

They won't be, I've never had an issue with my root rake.

[@busyboy7635]

Man, you are so talented. It does have pay to have all the right tools too.

[@TKCL]

Makes all the difference in the world having the right tools.

[@Suzwebb1]

Great job customizing Andrew. Enjoyed watching!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@dsearley]

Awesome

[@rongray4847]

Hi Andrew and Casey. I figured that’s what it was months back but then never heard anything. Casey that was good of you to help Andrew out. Andrew congrats on your grapple I am so happy for you that’s better than what you would have bought, why because you will make it better. See you and Tiffany later. 👍👍👍❤❤. 🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@jeremiahs45]

Sweet score on the grapple Andrew. Can’t wait to see you use it. Would have been curious to have a total weight before and after thinning

[@TKCL]

Yeah I didn't have access to a scale, but I was curious myself.

[@robertcribb3859]

The grapple is a great addition to your arsenal of implements for your tractor

[@TKCL]

Yes it is

[@wingwhacker7500]

Casey, nice grapple build. I have a JD 4066R and bought a Frontier grapple designed for it. The grapple doesn't close all the way. So, when I pick up logs under 14" diameter, it doesn't clamp the log tight. I wanted to buck firewood with it, but I can't because it doesn't hold the log firm. I plan to redesign the hydraulic cylinders so that it will close further and hold smaller diameter logs.

[@TKCL]

That's wild, it absolutely should close all the way.

[@marylou1513]

So interesting Thank you

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@AdventuresWithOutdoorEagle]

cant wait to see it in action !

[@TKCL]

Coming soon

[@jacobrunklewithjacobscount4248]

I absolutely love this idea. Keep up the good and good content.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@blairhanna5740]

Hi Andrew. Have been watching but have not commented in awhile. You all are making great progress. I just purchased the grapple for my Tomahawk rock bucket and oh My what a great tool. Can’t believe I did things without it. Enjoy your new toy and life. Take care.

[@TKCL]

I'm so excited to have one.

[@RobertKohut]

Great job... 🙂

[@TKCL]

Thanks

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

I am so happy that you got the grapple for your tractor

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

that thing is huge! makes the tractor look small lol

[@TKCL]

It is big

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

@@TKCL you dont have a tractor you have a dozer now!😂

[@WoodDuxWill]

That’s awesome man and a great project for the channel too! BTW, Ruger is hilarious standing guard and watching the yard and field while you work. No one is sneaking up on you!

[@TKCL]

Lol he's always out there with me, other than nap time.

[@bobbikuhn3496]

Another great video. I know you love your beautiful dog a lot. At the start of the video, he was watching you weld. Won't it hurt his eyesight, like it would damage your eyes without your shield? Just a thought. He loves being with you, no matter what you are doing.

[@TKCL]

That was plasma cutting and the main flame was going out of the backside of the grapple, he couldn't see it from where he was.

[@5150cash]

Well that was awesome of KC 👍🏽.... But I think your going to need a bigger tractor 🚜 lol. That grapple looks like it was built for a dozer 🤷🏽‍♂️.... Worse comes to worse plant the grapple in the ground and you can tie down the house and the barn 🤔🤔🤔

[@TKCL]

Lol 🤣

[@Crystal-Paranormally]

I'd paint the teeth bright red just for fun!!

[@TKCL]

Lol

[@mikemiller5139]

Wooo Hooo got a grapple. Yup over built is what you do. Ha ha. The only thing I would consider is adding weep holes in the square tubing you welded in. If it's a closed weld condensation will happen which will lead to rust. Just a small hole will allow venting. That thing would be heavy duty even on a bulldozer. PS you could always add lighting holes on those massive jaw teeth for weight. The plasma cutter is worth its weight in gold.

[@TKCL]

It was an excellent tool for this job

[@jefffrancis6824]

👍👍

[@leokelly359]

looks good Andrew👍 I love doing stuff like rebuilding or modifying things. just like my DIY fume extractor for welding. Cobbled together everything for like a third of the cost, of a unit you can buy.👍 oh ya your last name is spelled wrong (you know I had to say it LMAO😄)

[@TKCL]

🤦🤦🤦🙄

[@jimanon5681]

Congratulations Andrew on getting your grappler. I know you wanted one ever since I've been watching you. Curious are you going to be adding more ballast to the tractor? And I love that plasma cutter you got I got to get me one of those from Vivor.

[@TKCL]

Yes ballast is a must, I have something special coming.

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I bet Casey has one less friend. Great job on the grapple.

[@TKCL]

I think so too lol

[@sks1024]

Andrew. Do you like that rotary nozzle on your pressure washer compared to the normal "flat" nozzle?

[@TKCL]

I do for removing tough grime, it seems to work better.

[@hammerslap5639]

Next project is gona need to be a rear weight eh?

[@TKCL]

Naaa I'll just hook up to my box blade or disc.

[@hammerslap5639]

@@TKCL I mean, could be a cool build out of some of your scrap left from your fire pits... build a 3 point mounted bucket full or rocks with tool holders for your brush and firewood tools you might need for

[@TKCL]

Ironically I had an offer for a rear ballast box this morning. 😉

[@hammerslap5639]

@@TKCL I mean, if it sfree heck yeah, but still think could be a cool project for a channel that is all about tinker projects.

[@TKCL]

I have a million projects I want to build, including that...... But time just doesn't allow it, sometimes it's better to accept something and focus on other projects.

[@jason27swg]

Well I say you got a grapple !!!!! Over built never !!!! Just means you will need to get a bigger tractor !!!

[@TKCL]

Lol right!

[@thomasfaucette1660]

cant find it uh oh thats why i never loan anything to nobody