The Kioti Grapple Has Arrived - Let's Try it Out!

Hi Friends! Thank you for stopping by and checking out the new Kioti Grapple! I hope you enjoy watching my first experience with it. So far I am very happy with. Let me know what you think!
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[@kapperoutdoors]

Yep you will absolutely love the grapple! I like the red top on it, never saw one like that. Best of luck and enjoy! Thanks

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Kapper! Thanks buddy! Yes, I am enjoying it so far and I’m looking forward to getting better at it. I wish I could go to Kapper school of property clearing / cleaning!!🤣😂 🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@tractorrookie From the looks of those conifers it looks like you are North somewhere? If you were not too far you could come down and play for a day!

[@tractorrookie]

We are in the Pacific Northwest. I love watching you get after it!👍

[@ladwiss]

Worth their weight in gold. You will never be sorry you bought it. So So handy on a compact tractor

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Kioti, yes! I am beginning to see why! I am slowly getting the hang of it! Thanks for checking out the video! 🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@Rail9222]

That’s a very handy tool. I love mine. Thanks for sharing.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Raul! Thanks buddy!!! I hope all is well at the new digs!!!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@tfisadog5260]

When you get to the pile I have found that if you roll the grapple over so the lid gets to the ground it helps the pick up more of the pile Yes it is a learning curve. Thanks for the video

[@tractorrookie]

Hi TFisadog! Thanks for the tip! That makes sense, I’ll give it a try! Take care!😊🍺🚜

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is a nice grapple. I know you are excited.

[@tractorrookie]

👍😊Thanks buddy!!! Now I just need to learn the ropes!!! We appreciate you!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@jmac8092]

still waiting for function kit for our new grapple. 5 months. glad you have yours. thanks for the vid.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi J Mac! Wow! That is very frustrating!!! My dealership is really outstanding! They take good care of me. Sorry to hear about your wait!! I appreciate you checking out the video!!!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@Meder44]

Just bought a dk5310 se with the kg4066. Watching this video confirms we made the right purchase. Awesome vid

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Fig! I would love a bigger tractor with a bigger grapple. I’m sure you’ll be happy! Thanks for checking out the video! Take care!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@mickey17y]

Thanks for the video. Are you still happy with your grapple?

[@tractorrookie]

Yes! Love it! I appreciate you checking out the video! Cheers!🚜🇺🇸

[@jjacres129]

You will be happy happy happy with it I get so much more work done with mine that I wouldn’t even do if I didn’t have one

[@tractorrookie]

Hi J&J, nice! Happy to hear that. I am definitely looking forward to getting some things done. Thanks for checking out the video! Take care!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@VansHomeServices]

Good video, I have an old grapple that came with my tractor. I like the way your rams are on the side, mine is on the top and I always get the hydraulic lines caught on the bucket disconnect handle.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi SGH! I’m learning! Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! Take care!!!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@harrycraviotto2375]

Have a RX6620 cab w grapple , I am very impressed with this, the most used attachment so far, I put a camera front and rear to see and that works very well. Can really see my back blade as it contacts ground. I need to build a brush guard for the front . Have a 12k electric winch on rear and set up for hydraulic wood splitter. Quick hitch cat2 and hydraulic tilt . Very good machine. Thanks for the videos.

[@tractorrookie]

👍💪 Hi Harry! Wow! Sounds like you have quite the setup! Sometimes I wish I had a big tractor like you have. That sounds awesome. The camera is a great idea. The grill guard has saved me many times. Thanks for stopping by!!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@donutman3089]

You'll love that for all sorts of projects. I didn't know Kioti even made one and that's a good looking grapple! I've got the EA 55" one it has been super handy for clean up and removing old rail road ties. Only thing I haven't really figured out is the storing of it. I want to make a stand of some type for it, so the hoses don't get in the way.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Dave! I think you are right!! I am starting to see the potential!! I know EA makes a good grapple. My dealer kept talking up the Kioti Grapple, so I waited to get it! I hear you about the storage, I saw GP outdoors made a rack to store his, but I’m not sure what will work best. Thanks for stopping by!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@charlesreed6404]

Nicely done. Looking like a pro! I have my HLA grapple on most of the time. Very versatile implement.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Charles! Thanks! I’ve joined the grapple family! I have been enjoying all the things we can get done. Thanks for stopping by!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@disgruntledconservativevet1798]

I got a grapple for my 2610, but I had to put the Skid Steer fittings on my tractor because my grapple was plumbed for Bobcat. Other than my backhoe attachment, this thing gets used almost every day. It’s a great attachment

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Disgruntled! Yes! Good to hear! I love my Grapple! There is a learning curve, but I feel like I am finally getting it. It sure saves time. Thanks for checking out the video!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@tracyweilandrealtorbeekeep3957]

Lookin good Grizzly V. Nice to see another video!

[@tractorrookie]

Hey Tracy!!! You noticed 🤣😂 Yes! I hope it doesn’t look like I have given up.😊 Thanks for stopping by! Miss you guys!!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@brandonbarnes2687]

That a good looking attachment. I haven't bit the bullet yet though. I'll probably just use my rear remotes to save a buck, but with the price if hydraulic hoses now I might just add the kit. Love your videos

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Brandon! I hear you! I debated which way to go, but my bride was onboard with just going all in. The dealer tends to be good to me and I figured for resale or trade-in it would probably add some value. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the the video!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@lonewolfFirearms]

I love my grapple, you will find that you have a lot of uses for it.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Bill! Excellent! I might be the last guy to get one.😊😂 I am looking forward to moving some stuff! Thanks for stopping by!🍺🇺🇸🚜

[@hellogoodbye3129]

I got a grapple from everything attachments last summer for my kiock3510 hst. It paid for itself in a month. Mine is a single lid 48 inch. Boulders, logs, brush, attachments, or a just a stick, it picks up every thing with speed and precision. Best investment I could have made for the tractor besides the backhoe. Which is a great combination.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Hello! Awesome!!! Good to hear that you got your moneys worth out of it. I almost spent $3k, so I am hoping that I made a good choice! It definitely is a lot of fun. I am still learning! Thanks for stopping by!!! 🍺🚜😊

[@hellogoodbye3129]

@@tractorrookie I know you will enjoy it. Be mindful of vines. Grabbing one on the ground can pull down a widow maker from the trees above. I learned that lesson the first day. Love the videos, can't wait to see you get some rocks up with it.

[@tractorrookie]

👍 thanks for the advice! I seem to learn quite a few things the hard way. More videos to come .😂🤣

[@roostercoggburn7436]

Looks pretty sweet! Thanks for the video!

[@tractorrookie]

Thanks Rooster! I appreciate you checking it out!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@jinsungkim1032]

제가 설계하고 개발한 그래플을 사용하는 영상을 처음 봤습니다. 기쁘고 뿌듯하네요.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍Hi Jinsung! Well! Great job! It works very well! I do have some paint coming off already, so the paint department needs to make some improvements..😊😂 Thanks for checking out the video!🚜🍺🌲

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

OH A GRAPPLE!!! Love it!

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Me too! Thanks buddy! 🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@kevinrivera5064]

Yes I will be getting this grapple I have lots of piles to burn

[@tractorrookie]

👍😊Hi Kevin! Excellent! I have been happy with it! I just talked to my dealership and they told me they sold all of the ones they had. Order soon! Take care!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I've never ran a grapple but I think you did great.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Kevin! Thanks buddy! It is actually a lot of fun!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@tjbarnett35]

I also have a rhinohide canopy mounted on my Kioti NS4710. It's in the same spot as yours, level with the top of the ROPS, but I am not getting a lot of shade from it. I'm thinking about moving it lower but curious if you feel like it's working for you at that height.

[@tractorrookie]

👍👊 Hi Trevor! Hey, thanks for stopping by and checking out the channel. I hear what you are saying, I’m sure there is a sweet spot. I still hit my head sometimes when I stand up to see something up front. I will probably leave mine where it’s at, it works for me. Take care!!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@christianstumpf1503]

Hi Mike, great new attachment 🤩 works fine! Now you can sell the trash forks to me 😁🍻 Greetings, Christian

[@tractorrookie]

👍😊 Hi Christian! Thanks!!! Yes! I am loving it! I wish I could get my trash forks to you!!! Take care buddy!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@christianstumpf1503]

@@tractorrookie Yes shipping is to expensive 🙈 They are not availible in europe, but i think i can built such trash forks myself. Can you send me the dimensions / the mesurement if you have a chance? That would be really great. 🤩 But there is no hurry! 😊🍻 Take care

[@tractorrookie]

www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/pallet-forks-and-accessories/48-inch-clamp-on-debris-forks-v2/191280.html?adpos=&scid=scplp191280&sc_intid=191280&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0eOPBhCGARIsAFIwTs4WONGgDEKPEij5U-KhMDQNhuPUvfAyvjlaKWqFYmZjZ6pmf3eD7ckaAp03EALw_wcB

[@petrnikityuk9701]

Thank you 👍

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍Hi Petr! Thanks for checking out the video!!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@philipblass6544]

get a short hose with a male and female end. when you take your third function off, plug the short hose in, it will help when next connecting.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Philip! That’s an excellent idea! Thanks buddy! 🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@brandonhelscel3563]

Great job! I'm actually looking at buying a Kioti and a grapple is a must for me. what HP is your tractor? I'm trying to decide on what size I need to move around trees with the grapple. Thanks for the video!

[@tractorrookie]

👍😎 Hi Brandon!! Thanks for checking out the video! My tractor is the CK3510SE, it’s basically 35hp. Depending on the size of your trees, you may need bigger. As the saying goes, as big as you can afford! My tractor does everything I need it to. Good luck with you purchase! Cowlitz River Rigging is a great dealership if you are in the neighborhood. Take care!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@prow6586]

Watch out for the new 3rd function lines running to the front. They'll do some damage to your hood where they are rubbing.

[@TheGunner11]

You likely have at this point, but as someone who has been grappling for a bit, the more rear ballast the better. I'm running 800lbs in a ballast box off the back of my CK2610 combined with beet juice filled rear tires. The lift capacity increase and stability it provides is staggering compared to just the rotary cutter or box blade, or heaven forbid, nothing.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👊Hi TheGunner11! Roger that! Agreed! My Woods Box Blade weighs 500 lbs and my tires are filled also. I have used the grapple several times since I made the first grapple video. I am slowly getting better at it! I appreciate you checking out the video! Take care!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@stubblejumper3125]

I saw that you stood up to watch the front end. Did you bypass the seat safety switch? My CK3510SE shuts off if you are off the seat for more than 3 seconds. Good work with the grapple. I have found that you can pick up almost anything with enough practice. Cheers

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Stubblejumper, I have had folks mention that before and I have heard that they make a bypass. I asked my dealer about my tractor, they say that I got the last model without the safety switch. I dig post holes while standing next to the tractor and I cannot imagine not being able to get out of the seat. Thanks for checking out the video! Take care!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@jmac8092]

@@tractorrookie very easy fix and no bailing wire needed.

[@tractorrookie]

@@jmac8092 Right!?🍺🚜🇺🇸👍

[@glenndacey1942]

Where did you get the radiator brush guard, made it or bought?

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Glenn, My buddy made it for me!! Here’s the video!!Merry Christmas!🇺🇸🎄🚜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PHkGagjJili7M

[@mrmaddog69]

Good video, I always love to see that hill top view! Is the 3rd function kit the Kioti one or 3rd party?

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi mrmaddog! Thanks buddy!! It was actually pretty relaxing hanging out on the hill getting some things done! That’s a good question, I am not sure about the 3rd function, I’ll inquire with the dealership about who makes it. Take care!🍺🇺🇸🚜

[@prow6586]

Curious since I want to get a grapple for Kioti this Spring. What was the charge for plumbing the 3rd function? Thanks a lot for the video. Appreciated! 🍻👍

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Plow! I hear you about the hood! I am a little surprised I have not experienced some wear from the existing hoses. The grapple was $1700 and I think they charged me 1k for the install. They tend to treat me pretty well, I’m guessing it will run between $1000 to $1500. I thought about just using my rear connection, but at the end of the day, I just wanted it work how it was designed. I’m sure you will enjoy using the grapple! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@harrycraviotto2375]

They run about 1500, my is a kioti and was worth the money.

[@prow6586]

Update: I took delivery of my Kioti CK3510se. I had them install the WR Long 3rd function. My dealer was unable to get a Kioti kit from Kioti so I went with the WR Long since they are a stocking dealer in my area. $1,400 parts & installation. Ordered the EA grapple but have a 4 month wait for them to ship. - Paul 🤠🍻

[@tractorrookie]

👍👊💪 Hi Paul! That’s very cool. Sucks you have wait for the grapple, but I am sure you will be happy with your setup. Awesome news! Keep me posted! Take care🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@nickdial8528]

Wouldn't forks work for much of the same tasks?

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Nick, I used forks for picking up brush. They work okay. The grapple / rake is able to pickup debris of different sizes and hold on to it. I drop a lot less with the grapple. The grapple is also able to grab logs, rocks, and trees. You can also rake up small trees and brush at the roots. I got by with just forks for a couple years, but I love the grapple. Thanks for the comment.🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@mr.redneck2715]

I wouldn’t trade that for my work saver!

[@tractorrookie]

Redneck, Thanks for the info! 🤠👊🪵🌲

[@scottegbert2559]

Did you fab the grates on your brush guard or purchase?

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Scott! My buddy made it for me. Here’s the video; kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PHkGagjJili7M Thanks for checking out the channel!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@bsmith8297]

will that grapple pick up good sized logs?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi @Bsmith8297 Yes! I have picked up large logs and boulders. Obviously, tractor dependent, but it is a very handy tool! Cheers!🇺🇸🚜🌲

[@bsmith8297]

thank you!!!

[@EarlybirdFarmSC]

How is the grapple holding up for you?

[@tractorrookie]

😊👊 Hey Earlybird! I love the grapple. I think I may have mentioned in one of my videos that there are a few spots the paint give up pretty quick. I actually had the opportunity to mention that to the Kioti engineer that designed it🤷🏼‍♂️ It has been too dry to play in the woods, hopefully fall affords me some time before winter. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@EarlybirdFarmSC]

@@tractorrookie I got ya. I was looking at a few brands. I do like the protection they have in the cylinders and the routing of the hoses. I was also looking at the Dirt Dog brand. The US headquarters for Kioti is not too far from me. I wish they would ship direct. Do you know if they have changed the paint? I also have been trying to find out if they have stops built in to keep the jars from bending the cylinder when back scraping? Thanks buddy.

[@tractorrookie]

@@EarlybirdFarmSC I can’t speak to the paint being changed, but I would guess that it has not. I am sorry, I am not sure what you mean regarding the back dragging. I have obviously scooped forward to push piles together to pickup. I do not think I would back drag with this unit. The top Jaws with the hydraulic control, seem vulnerable to damage if you were to drag them extended. I am not sure if that is helpful. I can send close up photos if like via email. mywildkiotiadventures@ @gmail.com Seems like there are a lot of good grapple options. I picked this one for resale (brand matching) and because it appeared to me to be fairly capable without being too big. I wanted to store it indoors and footprint matters! Hope that helps. Michael

[@EarlybirdFarmSC]

@@tractorrookie Yeah I see or have watched videos from companies talking about using them for back dragging. You tilt the top jaw down to the ground and back up to pile up slash or debris. Similar to a landscape rake. Some companies build in metal stops to keep the jaws from going back too far when doing this. I saw the quick attach company mention it in a video so I didn’t know if others were doing it. This feature protects the hydraulic cylinders from damage when it has the built in stops. Thanks for the information though. I think you pretty much answered the questions. Hope all is well up and over there! -Ronnie

[@Raul28153]

Ohh Gee. Right around 3:50 you do something mysterious. You stand up off the seat and you do it for no less than 26 Seconds. My kioti shuts down after three seconds of no operator in the seat If I want to get out or stand up while it's running I gotta put it in neutral and apply the brake. Soooooooo what gives?

[@tractorrookie]

😎👍 No safety switch on the seat. I know guys talk about bypassing then all the time. My dealer says that y tractor was the last model without a safety switch. That would drive me crazy.🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@Raul28153]

@@tractorrookie It makes me nuts. I have a cab and I really gotta crane my neck to hook up to implements.

[@harrycraviotto2375]

I out a camera front and rear less than $100 and works great, only thing is get one with a split screen so you get both views at the same time.

[@Raul28153]

@@harrycraviotto2375 one of those back up cameras?