Wicked Grapple Vs Land Pride - I am in the market to buy a grapple for my l3901 and i am down to two different ones, the ea wicked 55 root grapple and the homestead independence series. My non pro unofficial opinion after ~5 hrs of use on my lp sgc 0554: I like mine, but if i were doing a lot of smaller tree grabbing, i think i may prefer the wicked grapple: Have a l3800 and wanted a grapple for a while. Ordered ea 55 wicked and they called and said it was 14 weeks out. It takes lightweight grapple construction to the next. The ea wicked 55 grapple is only 239 lb and yet incredibly tough as shown in the recent pecan tree video. Also, look at the weight distribution of ea grapples relative to the pin. Deciding between land pride or everything attachments wicked. The wicked seems to have longer lower teeth (root grapple style). The land pride more of a general grapple and. Are there advantages with the ea enough to offset the perks of the land pride? You would probably have the lp sooner. But most of us are very happy with our ea implements. These grapples are different designs each with their own specialty. The mtl rg7 is the independent grabbers with the long lower teeth for carrying, the wicked 55 is a toothed. Once i get the grapple, the log moving is much easier, i am told. The land pride isn't bad but the wicked is thicker steel with serrations for grip and cross members at the stress.
I am in the market to buy a grapple for my l3901 and i am down to two different ones, the ea wicked 55 root grapple and the homestead independence series. My non pro unofficial opinion after ~5 hrs of use on my lp sgc 0554: I like mine, but if i were doing a lot of smaller tree grabbing, i think i may prefer the wicked grapple: Have a l3800 and wanted a grapple for a while. Ordered ea 55 wicked and they called and said it was 14 weeks out.