What is the best grapple? Root Rake VS. Rock Rake grapple comparison 

Don't know if you thought about it or if it matters to you, but instead of storing your chain around your brush guard and scratching the visible paint, you can store it inside the loader torque tube. Big box home stores have expanding drain plugs with wing nuts that you can stuff into the tube end to keep stuff from falling out but still give easy access. I've seen some people get real jiggy with it and cut a section of PVC pipe to fit in the tube like a circular slide-out drawer. Also, we have thornless blackberries here, and they are awesome for making homemade jam!

Great video, just the info I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing.

Ive been looking for a rake, the 3 point rake saw was cool, it good for cleaning weeds and roots and such. Unfortunately titan does not make it for a skidsteer. So it seems my next best choice would b the clamshell root rake. I agree with u, the better choice is the root rake, lot more versatility.

I noticed you picked the hydrostatic model of this tractor. I am curious as to your reasons for choosing this over the shuttle? My father is looking to purchase the 47 HP model of this tractor, but is undecided on the transmission choice. Your video about the grapples is also quite helpful. Thank you.

Incredible video!! Thank you!

This guys style and demeaner is great . Laid back , informative , concise , with some tong and cheek humor . Would be a good dude to know .

This dude is tearing the hell out of his yard, cool

I use mine for picking up leaf piles in the fall. It actually works great for that! There is a video of it on my channel.

What you proved is the grapple is the best attachment you can buy and you need both kinds! Having said that the root rake is much lighter and will pick more weight if you have a small tractor. Can’t go wrong with either grapple. I bought the worksaver and love it!

thanks for sharing the video, I don't have either one of those attachments but I think the rock grapple is a better choice. it just looks like it can pick up more stuff by its design

Would you or anyone know if Braber Grapples are quality?

My "root rake" is wonderful. Did a lot of work moving logs (400 hours worth). Mine opens all the way and I can roll it forward and drag stuff out like those horrible Black berries. Nice video.

i can get a force regen and have a blinking yellow triangle any suggestion

Thanks for sharing I have the one you didn’t care for but in my work in the woods I felt it was the best choice. After watching your video I made the right decision for my situation. Like you stated all depends how your application is.thanks again for sharing

I have a root grapple. I use a cinder block on each side and it holds the grapple up straight making it easy to hook in to...

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I have seen firewood producers use a rock grapple for splits, rounds, and logs. The rock grapple also drops all the shake and some bark. Of course, a skid steer or tracked equipment would be ideal for softer ground and would lift much more weight. (For about $75k) The price might be too much for smaller businesses or farms.

Well, I found an easy way to sharpen my mower blades. 😏 Good comparison. Thanks.

open your grable wider if posible the first try and put a little more down pressure with arm pistons and your grable should side down the over the log on the first try not the third try 10:31

I hope you are talking about the blackberry bush (I agree) but the best blackberry is in a pie or on a waffle. Fun watching the differences as you worked.

I use forks to move logs about 24 inches round and 20 foot long .it is risky. After looking at this awesome video I am going to buy the root rake it's way more useful in many ways. Thank you for the awesome video Denis from Santa Rosa

Are those really blackberries? They look more like Rosa Multiflora - a relative of the blackberry and rose. And very invasive and sharp.

Great video. I just ordered the flat bottom (EA 66 inch Wicked Root Grapple). While on the phone the sales guy said i should really consider their Rake Grapple. I was pretty sure i was getting the one i want so i didn't listen. Now 3-4 days later i am in panic mode on whether i should of gone for the rake. So.... you said you were thinking about another video... Here is my land situation... hunting property... so clearing trails that have downed Ash, Poplar, Pine or Cedars. Clearing shooting lanes? Seems like the rake might win? Picking up rocks from piles (old farmers used to pile rocks up every season). Digging up a stump or a boulder in the ground? Make it fast as i probably only have a week or two before i can't change my order. LOL. Thanks again... great (helpful) video!!!!

I got a everything attachments wicked root rake grapple and i love it , it stays on my tractor 3/4 of the time , when i take it off i open it up about half way and set it on the ground so i can drive back to it to hook it up , no problems at all!!!!

Thanks for informative video, looking to get first grapple for autumn brush and poison ivy cleaning and winter burning, and think a root rake will fit my needs better as my needs are similar to yours. Curious if you prefer narrower to get into tighter spots and more control, or wider to get more and bigger things?

You missed one test, one which I have on my farm and that is from when you use the deep mulch system for over a year lays down hay as bedding and it becomes layered up to 2-5 ft thick. The layering effect causes anaerobic decomposing-- the hay just rolls up and it can't be moved w bucket or backhoe-- which grapple works best?

good advice on the two

Which one is better for digging up brush to clear land?

Double cylinder vs single cylinder - you didn’t mention

I need one or both of these types in my life.

Could you make a video showing how you got the third function hydrylics on the front, i just bough this same tractor.

Thanks for the video! I thought that was the way I wanted to go but wasn't sure. I see the advantages of both in certain applications but I am convinced now that I am with you on which is best for me!

You can get an add on grapple clamp for about $500 to put on your forks. That would give you most of the functions of the one you borrowed and usually works even better for logs.

ats funny just today i was looking at the flatter bottom rake an thay talked me into the one you like better....thank you for veryfiing my choice.. good comparison ....

Thanks. Now I know what type of grapple I need on my place, the root grapple.

Great video, just the info I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing.

you should have tried a single lid grapple( the long flat bottom) I use my box scrapper to push dirt and roots of wild black berry, then I use the grapple to gather the brush and shake dirt out, put that in a pile close by until you have made a big pile, then grab a huge bite of pile and take to burn area or dump trailer etc... Have fun ..... Love my equipment and the play time

Different subject but you and thousands of ppl call yourselves homesteaders now you did use farm a cpl times!I grew up on a farm still live on a farm!why homestead and not a farm?am I missing something here with Uncle Sam or is it just cool to say homestead?because I see homesteaders doing the same things that I do on my farm.some with less land than me some with a lot more.I own 545 acres and 90% is non crops so what am I missing.

I personally have a smaller tractor and a root rake. My root rake does have a flat bottom and wide opening jaws. There are a lot of variables in all the rakes. single top, double top, single cylinder, double cylinder length of tines number of tines. Nice comparison for two different rakes. I prefer my root rake vs. others because it fits my needs. As you have shown some do some things better than others even though they can do the same things much of the time.

you look like tinmans brother, he is a chainsaw guy on youtube

Thank you for this video -- super helpful! I'm about to pull the trigger on my first tractor, and I'm making decisions regarding initial implements. Which type of grapple is one of the toughest choices, but whichever I choose, I'm looking forward to not dragging brush around by hand one branch at a time! By the way -- I'm also trying decide between a box blade and a rear blade for maintenance on my 1/2 mile, hilly and twisty caliche driveway.....any suggestions are appreciated!

Blackberry hate, they are magically delicious

Get one of each, it makes bigger smiles.

Hey bro like your videos I have a dilemma maybe you could help with I have a LS tractor 4046

What model tractor you got there

Good video

Been debating about getting an LS or other brand tractor for a few weeks, your video's have convinced me to go with LS

Wasn't expecting to see a Mastercraft lawnmower. Can't say there would be too many of those in the US.

Excellent run down - really helped to see the differences

will the rock grapple work as well a round the sawmill,

Great , fair comparison! Well Done!

Another great job

Great video

Thank You! Exactly the info I needed to make my decision.

What model is your LS Tractor?

I can do all of that stuff with a debris fork I built from scrap for maybe $600, plus a bucket for scraping off weeds, and I can move several times as much brush or logs in one load. I didn't have to add new hydraulics. I can also move most pallets. I'm starting to think grapples are more about toy appeal than function.

Root rake and forks should meet your needs.

He'll you spread the logs out no wonder you can't pick them all up at once the second time try a round hay bale

It's not very impressive. Too slow and clumsy .