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Read articles →A buying-guidance video from an owner who demonstrates a Precision six-foot double grapple rake on real tasks, clearing thorny locust debris, processing firewood logs, and cleaning up waste hay. Distinct value is in the practical selection tips: the half-loader-capacity weight rule, single vs. double grapple tradeoffs, and why grapple width matters less than loader bucket width. Best for first-time buyers sizing a grapple to a smaller tractor.
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The rule of thumb is the grapple assembly should not weigh more than half of your loader's lift capacity.
A single grapple works in many situations, but a double grapple grips odd-size logs better since hydraulic flow shifts to the narrower end automatically.
No, unlike a bucket, a grapple clamps the load in the middle so the ends can stick out, making width less important.
Yes, a grapple with a wide enough opening, like the fifty-inch one shown, can pick up round bales from the top and clean up waste hay piles.
