Heavy Duty Work And A Skid Steer Grapple Are A Match Made In Heaven

Monday, October 8, 2012

By Patrice McCoy


Many people may wonder what a skid steer grapple is. No, it is not the Adam's apple of a bull. It is not a beverage that can be purchased at a gourmet coffee store. Neither is it the latest country line dance. It could be described as a heaven sized hand reaching down and making things faster and easier. It could even be pictured as the mouth of a large dinosaur plunging down its head to grab and move materials as commanded.

The grapples could be described best as mechanical helping hands that connect to a tractor. The tips of the grapples resemble human finger tips. These fingers never get tired or suffer carpal tunnel. They will move until the job is done. It is made of tough steel and driven through a robust hydraulic system. This allows it to grip with great force and pick up the heaviest objects without a problem.

The term farm hand is given a modern meaning by this engineering masterpiece. This heavenly hand reduces the need for many employees. This aids businesses in not only getting more done with less people, but also making them more profitable. This ensures that the employees get health care and other needed benefits. Maybe providing a grapple for every business would help the economic recovery.

The advantage of skid steer technology allows grapple attachments to be attached and used on basically any tractor that is made. Standard as well as smaller tractors can be fitted. These hands can be used for business owners and weekend warriors. When considering either emergency or regular jobs, the work can be completed without any mechanical setbacks from the grapples. Remnants of a dangerous storm can be moved away easily. Progress stopping rubble from an earthquake can be swept away quickly. Skid steer industry standards provide confidence in the quality of all products.

A popular type is a rod grapple. This could be used to move boulders and heavy brush from areas that place human workers in danger. With a single operator in the drivers seat dangerous wire and metals can be safely cleared away.

Another popular type can remove old logs and dead trees so easy it looks like child's play. The grabber requires little effort to move through these. Mixing gas and sharpening teeth for chain saws to move these out of the way is no longer required. For further forestry expertise a grapple with a rotating winch is available.

There is also a series of heavy duty root grapples that are definite heavyweights. This can be a best friend to any construction team. With thirty nine thousand pounds of concrete crushing force, nothing can stand in the way of this ravenous monster.

Whether seen as a hand up from the heavens or a prehistoric dinosaur assistant, A skid steer grapple gives every owner more than a prayer. It levels the playing field for the small business owner. It is a smart investment, saving money and time in the long run.




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