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Read articles →Brock compares four grapple and bucket options side by side, a dedicated Artisan Iron Fist grapple, an Add-A-Grapple bolt-on, a skid steer rock grapple, and the Artisan rock bucket with dual add-on grapples, then puts the last one to work on heavy logs and rocky disturbed soil. He gives actual pricing (roughly $3,100 all-in) and weight (340 lbs), plus honest notes on its limits. Best for compact tractor owners weighing grapple-versus-rock-bucket purchase decisions.
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The rock bucket is around $1,500, and two grapples with it are $800 each, making the total around $3,100 all-in.
The unit as shown weighs 340 pounds, a bit heavier than the average grapple at around 250 pounds.
Don't fill the bucket. Skim a small amount of dirt rather than filling it deep, especially when wet, so it falls out easily.
Yes, you need some type of third function hydraulics and a splitter because there are two grapples, available from Artisan.
