New Rotating Grapple For The Excavator

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  • @NFSGamerful
    @NFSGamerful ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Little tip from someone who'se been using sorting grabs for years, if you want a big grab full, open it up, face away from you and push one side of the grab just under a pile, push in till it seems full and sort of roll the grab over the pile. You'll be surprised how much more you grab that way

    • @jct080599
      @jct080599 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s exactly how I use a grapple bucket on our skid

  • @eileenmori8560
    @eileenmori8560 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Hope your eye is OK - Love watching the big machines at work.

  • @dansbrown1313
    @dansbrown1313 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is going to be good, really good, when that burn pit get's lit up. No ash piles to push your equipment through or watch you disappear in ash smoke, no clogged up air filters, it's just a wonderful way of getting the waste wood to disappear! As for the controls being backwards to what you are used to, I'd call up the supplier and ask for the boss and tell him to send a technician to fix it or send a truck to pick it up. It definatly should be adjusted to your specifications and done quickly! I'm surprised AMI couldn't have made the grapple attachment for you as they seem pretty responsive to your requests. Can't hardly wait for tomorrow's video. Thanks Chris.

  • @gethinjones1348
    @gethinjones1348 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The best operators deserve the best tools for the job!, enjoy it Chris and looking forward to seeing it in action! 👍🏻

  • @davidepool5884
    @davidepool5884 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That rotating grapple is going to come in pretty handy on a lot of the jobs you do. It’s really going to be good for laying drainage pipe. It’s not going to be able to pick up as much brush when you are stacking burn piles. You will be able to control how you stack them better though.

  • @robinredman5192
    @robinredman5192 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Prayers coming your way for your eye. Chris, thanks for another great video. Take care and best wishes. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

  • @patrickblevinsarea7141
    @patrickblevinsarea7141 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Congratulations on your new grapple I enjoy watching your success as you grow your company thanks for bringing us along Chris

  • @deerdragger1
    @deerdragger1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey Chris! Congratulations on the New 220, she seems to run as smooth but a bit quicker 👌🏼 Glad to see your’re back in “stealth mode”, looks great!! Really think you’ll enjoy the grapple as much as we are😄 Thanks for sharing your world with us! Kudos 🤘🏻🤙🏻

  • @expidition07
    @expidition07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is another great tool to the Earth Artists arsenal of equipment. That unit will only complement the work he does in a very big way. Good looking unit and looking forward to you using it with your new earth paint brush. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @m.searay4629
    @m.searay4629 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grapple looks like a time saver. Prayers for your eye to heal quickly.🙏

  • @brianblois8718
    @brianblois8718 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You should be able to reverse the flow in your work-tool settings, I recently did this with my ECR58F to correct the tilt-bucket movement.

  • @joegoecke9711
    @joegoecke9711 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First one I've seen that doesn't dangle, looks like a solid improvement.

  • @alexmoore909
    @alexmoore909 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    While it would be costly, I think you would find a tilt rotator so handy on that machine. You could get the integrated oil quick couplers top and bottom and be able to swap everything from the cab and even drop the rotator off and pick up a normal digging bucket all without messing with hoses.

  • @annetodd4626
    @annetodd4626 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can’t wait to see this fire, it’s going to be huge. 🇬🇧 fascinating watching the grappler at work in the hands of the master. 🤭

  • @arthurjennings5202
    @arthurjennings5202 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, as my momma used to say, "That thing is as handy as a pocket on a shirt." Nice addition to the tool bag. The new machine can definitely dig a hole as well. Good balance on bucket size and machine strength.

  • @kyleschepka4952
    @kyleschepka4952 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All the new equipment and attachments you get definitely keeps me interested.

  • @vegasilkit
    @vegasilkit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a good tool for an experienced guy like you. Seems like it would be very easy to wack the cab or pool cue something in through the front window!

  • @donnaflanagan6612
    @donnaflanagan6612 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Firstly Chris, all the best for your eye, hope it’s not a serious issue. Congrats on adding a rotating grapple to your stable, with all the clearing you’ve been doing it should make things easier. Hopefully someone from Volvo will turn up soon to sort out the settings on the new 220. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

  • @TheHandyHam73
    @TheHandyHam73 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how quiet that new excavator is and its a beast! dug that hole in no time. That grapple will come in handy.

  • @Goman1244
    @Goman1244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boy, that looks like a great tool for the work you do. It would take you a lot longer to do the same job with the bucket and thumb. It would be nice if there were just one tool to do everything but that isn’t the case. Keep up the great videos, it is fun to ride along with you in the cab. You couldn’t do anything without us in there to help you.

  • @donaldcason163
    @donaldcason163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice addition to your equipment. Looked like you filled the pit up little faster with it. Thanks for the great demo, enjoyed. 👍🙏😎🇺🇲

  • @printer1105
    @printer1105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yet another versatility package for efficiencies sake. It looks great and works great but as you said if you dont get technical support required its useless. As with all new things it takes time to adjust to them. Im continually amazed at the things one man and the excavator can do. Just an amazing invention.

  • @Lazzar1958
    @Lazzar1958 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome addition, I was thinking a while back, dang, a grapple would really be useful to your clearing jobs!!

  • @jimdavies7592
    @jimdavies7592 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congrats on the new grapple. With all the dirt, smoke and ash you deal with I'm surprised you haven't had eye issues before. Hope your eyes are well. 👀

  • @joshuarichie8622
    @joshuarichie8622 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Congrats on the new machine and grapple Chris!
    I’m surprised you didn’t go with a grapple saw with all the clearing u do. We just got a Rotobec grapple saw on our 238, I’ve got about 60 hours on it, it is awesome.
    Wish u all the best with your new machine.

  • @danielmarks3882
    @danielmarks3882 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You’ll be able to load log trailers so much easier now! That setup is awesome! Congratulations

  • @warrenjohnknight.9831
    @warrenjohnknight.9831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This def,definitely the ultimate tool Chris, I was thinking and waiting for this time in motion,

  • @AncientHermit
    @AncientHermit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, what fun.👍 Great new accessory there Chris.🤨 Great help with these clearing jobs. 🤔Looking forward to seeing more of it. 😀Be well.😉

  • @Gotblade
    @Gotblade ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That grapple looks like a time saver!

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tend to agree with you that the toggles are backwards. In my mind if I move the spin toggle to the left it should rotate left or clockwise. Same with the graffle, move to the left, it should close. How it is set up just seem backwards. Then again, it maybe just me and I am backwards. Graffle will definitely be a valuable tool in the arsenal. Thank for sharing.

  • @Dave-Honeyguy
    @Dave-Honeyguy ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Hay Chris. I really enjoy ur channel. So happy for you as u grow ur business and are able to add new equipment to ur fleet.
    One thing I really like is how clean ur equipment is and even the old machines are looking good.
    Keep on digging brother
    Dave

  • @mattiaarnio9249
    @mattiaarnio9249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is very handy for laying concrete pipes, and grappling a tree _before_ it is cut with a chain saw.

  • @williamfenner9915
    @williamfenner9915 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I know that you are going to be putting this to good use. I hope that you're feeling better.

  • @troyledbetter6597
    @troyledbetter6597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s amazing how much faster the grapple is for moving brush and logs! Your operation will be more efficient!

  • @DougT25427
    @DougT25427 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think the grapple is a damn good idea.
    You do a lot with downed timber so it makes a lot of sense to have a grapple. Sure... the bucket/thumb can move timber but not as well as the grapple.
    You'll be fortunate if a few hours with a rep will be enough to get you started with the new features on this excavator. Its going to be a learn on the fly sort of thing with your schedule.
    I kept waiting on a fire yesterday and now today its too dry... 😭😭
    I don't like how you glossed over the "not being able to see out of one eye" issue. Hopefully it's not very serious but it sure sounds serious.

  • @shitloveaduck
    @shitloveaduck ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chris and his toys!! 😂 I felt similarly about the controls for the grapple, but I don’t have to run it!! Heh heh. I can see that helping out a LOT with some of the lot clearing and loading the lumber you can use or sell in the trucks. It’s not necessary, but time saving and easier on the equipment! Maybe you can get John to pry open the petty cash and buy one himself!! 😂😂. So easy to spend someone else’s money.
    Hope the Hurricane didn’t do any damage!!

  • @TimberTramp
    @TimberTramp ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so much nicer for build piles of material, being able to index the slash in the same direction and for burn piles you can tepee everything allowing your piles to burn cleaner. It just reduces the amount of time spent handling brush, over the length of you job! Great pick up!

  • @davecoombs6060
    @davecoombs6060 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great little grapple you got there, that's going to make demoing those single/double wides & old farm house's a hell of alot better for sorting material, bucket and progressive thumb is an awesome attachment also, but now it's got a little competition for demo, again nice attachment & best of luck w/ it!👊💪

  • @Treehandler
    @Treehandler ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Best part of the grapple is being able to pinch logs and use them as a grade beam to pile up brush and give a rough grade

    • @erikcourtney1834
      @erikcourtney1834 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He can do that with the bucket and thumb too.

    • @wendymorrison5803
      @wendymorrison5803 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chris has used the bucket and thumb, with logs, mud mats etc to grade, scrape, push, and shove. This grapple will just add to the fun.

  • @MattyP0034
    @MattyP0034 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seems like you can pick more debris up and move it and stack faster. Will definitely help with less dirt in the burn piles. Also separating stumps and logs as well.

  • @leekrauss7525
    @leekrauss7525 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I see it didn’t take ya long to get the glass tinted- looks great- take care

    • @dennis2376
      @dennis2376 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He talked about it in the last video. :)

  • @rickallen9382
    @rickallen9382 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That grapple looks like a nice addition. I think it will help speed up the brush burning.

  • @haroldhawkins9370
    @haroldhawkins9370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on your new grapple Chris, looking forward to watching you work with it.

  • @joeyannas7828
    @joeyannas7828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice new attachment sir , all the different jobs you take on , your business needs all the right tools !!

  • @scottfortune9016
    @scottfortune9016 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Adding to your collection of equipment, Chris, I like it! Congratulations bud.

  • @MichaelBrown-qn9hi
    @MichaelBrown-qn9hi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another tool used by a professional to showcase his skills. It is a time saver, now you can lay brush and logs just like you said. Update on the root rake for the D6 (please).

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m ready to watch it burn Chris, I enjoy watching you burn all the tree debris! It always amazes me how the ashes stay red hot for as long as they do, that’s amazing to me to see how easy you just start a fire after several days! It’s looking good brother and thanks for sharing Chris, I like the new grapple brother! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @kinagray8056
    @kinagray8056 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congrats Cris with your new grapple! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! One more great addition! 🤙👏

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool looking attachment. Can see you using that on jobs. Going to enjoy this video.

  • @markpashia7067
    @markpashia7067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did someone talk to their accountant about write offs and depreciation schedules for tax planning??? Love it when uncle sugar pays for a large chunk of your purchases. End of year planning is great.

  • @jackstevens2093
    @jackstevens2093 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually the first time I have ever seen one of these in operation. I have heard of them but as I said before have never seen one. Quite handy in that application. Pretty cool looking also. Congrats on getting the new excavator also. Sorry about the eye issue. Hope everything is alright. Be safe out there.

  • @timhilton1271
    @timhilton1271 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The grapple will say it's going to work good for these kind of projects once you get it figured out looks like you can grab more brush with your bucket and your thumb then you can in that new attachment

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That grapple sure makes that work a lot easier. Nice that you got the window tint done, looks more like it's your machine!🤣 I hope your eye is better, I am assuming so since you didn't mention it again and you weren't wearing sunglasses (which you would need to even with window tint). Looking forward to the burning, those piles are going to look spectacular. Thanks, Chris. Be well.

  • @nigelhales874
    @nigelhales874 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great log grabber Chris ..I remember driving a 180 % jcb site master ..and jumping on a 360 % the leavers were different Chris soon got used to this ..See your windows are tinted now

  • @VTOutdoorServices
    @VTOutdoorServices ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that is awesome bud. I've been waiting 6 months for my Rotobec. They said mid january now... Going to be a game changer, for sure. Congrats

  • @leighswogger4272
    @leighswogger4272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent choice of tools for your arsenal. Thanks for sharing!

  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First - trust your eye is better LetsDig18 - vision loss of any type is tough. Hope the rotating grapple meets your expectations - seems a handy attachment to have.

  • @equipment-enthusiast
    @equipment-enthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a pretty cool set up you got there Chris! Love it!

  • @petenolte4192
    @petenolte4192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see you got the windows tinted. That grapple will be great addition as you get use to it and find more things to do with it

  • @matteogomez3678
    @matteogomez3678 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow the new grapple is definitely very kool, and that 220 is a beast no matter what you got on the stick.

  • @michaeldirkx8344
    @michaeldirkx8344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice grabber..i work in the recycling in the netherlands on the truck and excavator ,a wheeled one instead of a tracked one, but we use a dehaco sorting grabber..almost the same configuration as your grabber but then a semi closed one..nice job you are doing💪💪and great equipment..

    • @chrislaarman7532
      @chrislaarman7532 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Michael dirkx: Have you ever seen an excavator with even a fixed thumb here in the Netherlands? Even ears for the cylinder on the stick seem rare (around Amsterdam).

  • @rabidbigdog
    @rabidbigdog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These fires are gonna be HUGE! Don't set Bealy on fire Chris.

  • @paulpannell8544
    @paulpannell8544 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is what we use for loading log trucks. Much better than a Barko loader. Great purchase Chris.

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tools are awesome. Your variety and versatility are on larger scale than most. It'll pay for itself for sure.

  • @anthonymarston5332
    @anthonymarston5332 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris on your display should find settings for control speed and pressures there you should be able to dial your personal level of control hope it helps

  • @rondastump8930
    @rondastump8930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on new equipment! Blessings and take good care of that eye. Loved the video.

  • @louGriggs1944
    @louGriggs1944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on the new grapple. Looks like it works great.

  • @dsdragoon
    @dsdragoon ปีที่แล้ว

    Congradulations on your new tool! Wish you had a rotating tilting bucket too!

  • @wwjoesr
    @wwjoesr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well it sure didn't take long for you to get the hang of using the grapple!!! Amazing!!!

  • @johnneylin831
    @johnneylin831 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice buy Chris ,looks at lot more positive than the bucket and thumb , a tool for every job.

  • @geltecmail
    @geltecmail ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Chris, we've seen what issues you have when you are downwind from the fire. Smoke, fire and wiring melting.

  • @michaelbrausch8874
    @michaelbrausch8874 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The new attachment will be great for drain pipe work!

  • @ermancroney3805
    @ermancroney3805 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad you could have a new tool. It does look to me like the bucket & ram to open/close it is not lined up well with the boom. That's odd. Maybe it's just me. I sure like the way you use your equipment. Very smooth!

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope your eye is ok thanks for sharing that looks like a great attachment

  • @craigsowers8456
    @craigsowers8456 ปีที่แล้ว

    GAME CHANGER !!! Congrats and may the force be with you. Just imagine how much it will lengthen the life of you undercarriage not having to scoot around !!!

  • @ronaldclark1178
    @ronaldclark1178 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris, as good as you are with the bucket and thumb, you could never move that brush that quickly. and you just started using the rotating grapple. Hope the eye is OK.

  • @johnroberts8475
    @johnroberts8475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    on camera the grapple appears to respond pretty quickly and the compact size is something else. Not sure I'd like that roller control switch my choice would be a rocker switch, easier. 👍

  • @TimberTramp
    @TimberTramp ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d recommend a 4/3 tine grapple. The wider surface is ideal when you’re cleaning up the smaller “shrapnel”

  • @Bill_N_ATX
    @Bill_N_ATX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d say it has plenty of digging power. It appears to no problem digging up a very full scoop on a pretty big bucket!

  • @Bobsutubes
    @Bobsutubes ปีที่แล้ว

    Super nice addition to your set up.

  • @stuartm8335
    @stuartm8335 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope the eye gets sorted. I have had all sorts of issues inc permanent blindness in one so do what they say.

  • @clydeacor1911
    @clydeacor1911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! I'm either going to build or buy a 72 inch heavy rake attachment for my excavator to take the place of my bucket and use it in conjunction with my thumb. It should work great for brush by getting bigger grapple fulls than a style like this but this looks like it'd be great for logs and whole tree's and such especially with the 360° rotation.

  • @sophianolen1715
    @sophianolen1715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear about your eye. Hope it gets better soon. And I hope you figure out how to use the grapple too. Take care with Love Sophia.

  • @SpeedSmith
    @SpeedSmith ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you have a good base machine (x2) the attachments make a lot of sense and broaden the work capabilities. Nice.

  • @2badger2
    @2badger2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crisscrossing the logs for fires will be easy now ... 👍👍👍
    A lot less dirt comes along with the logs when using the grapple.

  • @andrewruble7706
    @andrewruble7706 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice new addition to the fleet Chris. Hope your eye is ok! Let us know how much rain you got from the storm. We got almost 4 inches here in Central PA on Friday.

  • @stanleymartin1613
    @stanleymartin1613 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup that should be a really helpful attachment. Neat stuff. Enjoyed watching.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I first saw the grapple, I’m thinking,yeah I can see it for stacking logs, but, I couldn’t see for what else it could be efficient at, however, as you started using it, and by the end of the video I am thinking, why would you use a bucket and thumb if you have access to a grapple, I see it’s efficiency. One other thing I’m pretty sure I was seeing was as the grapple picked up brush to move to the burn pit, I was not seeing a lot of dirt in the pick, like I see using bucket and thumb, then again maybe its this particular project. I like what I saw sir, thanks for the ride along, grapple is a good move as far as I can see.

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 ปีที่แล้ว

    New bucket is a winner. Hard to believe a Rep hasn't been to see you for his free advertisement. Take care of yourself Chris.

  • @overtheclouds9
    @overtheclouds9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats!
    just got a rotating grapple for my 245G. I’m really excited to give it a try

  • @oliverstead5244
    @oliverstead5244 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice bit of equipment Chris
    I think it could do with 3 teeth both sides or a 4 and a 3 to grab more small stuff too
    But picks the stumps and big logs at any angle a treat 👍

    • @planeiron241
      @planeiron241 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      could be bigger maybe depending on what he wants it to do

  • @makingithappen5178
    @makingithappen5178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello there Chris 🚧🔥🚧. This was a smart move.
    Anything that makes the work more efficient also means
    that less of the expensive diesel is used.
    All ways are good, except the boring ones.

  • @michaelschuenemann3505
    @michaelschuenemann3505 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on the new Grapple ! Trying it out - a few Minor Adjustments - You sounded very Happy with it ! One Burn Pit coming up - Filling it with Brush etc ! We got us some Burning to do Tomorrow ! Great Video and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

  • @jasonhill2180
    @jasonhill2180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope your eye gets better. Lost most vision in one eye years ago and it messed with my depth perception for a while. Nice grapple!

  • @andrewrobinson2869
    @andrewrobinson2869 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice and yes makes sense to change left right .up & down

  • @tomrogers9467
    @tomrogers9467 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I alway thought when Chris was using the bucket/thumb to move brush that a grapple would be the ideal tool. Guess he heard me! 🤣

  • @axe835
    @axe835 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm really surprised you didn't go with a 240 and a bigger bucket like Uncle John's. I've heard commits before how nice the 240 was with the bigger bucket while you operating it Chris. I think your going to be happy with the claw. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @larrybunch8190
    @larrybunch8190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like it would be good for setting a long run of Pipe if necesssary

  • @daved7024
    @daved7024 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙂👍 NICE! That rotating grapple has a good fit for your work you do. Definitely a good purchase. ENJOY

  • @maxmacdonald7174
    @maxmacdonald7174 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope your eye is/has mending well first off. Nice addition to your new 220 Volvo. I do not use them much but there's these things called instruction you could try to read it for your 220 wellbeing😉