John Deere 3038e Grapple Series (Part 3)

Picked up this unit (G-55-JD) from Jeff at Compact Tractor Attachments (www.ctattachments.com). Great fit on our JD 3038E D160 front end loader. Excited to see all the uses we have for it.
G-55-JD Extreme - Compact Tractor Grapple-Designed specifically for tractors
-Made from 5/16in Grade 80 Steel for superior strength and long wear capabilities
-Structure is full welded for added strength and rust prevention
-Light Weight design increases maximum load capacity
-All joints are greasable to increase life
-Standard cylinder and pins for quick and inexpensive replacement
-Extreme serrations and hook tines for X-tra gripping power
-Claws on tine heels for steady reverse raking
-Custom front support
-keeps tines from digging in during material pick up
-allows for perfect soil leveling during cleanup
-Expansion Metal to help protect grill and headlights during brush pick-up
-Close out holes to add smaller filtering for rock picking
-55 in wide

[@poppafixit]

FYI, you don't need to put the Teflon paste on the "JIC" connectors. These connectors seal on the machined surfaces inside the fitting. Good video series though. Thanks

[@OurBigHouseintheLittleWoods]

Hi +poppafixit, thanks for watching and the comment! Good point. I am actually in the process of removing and redoing the hydraulics on our grapple as I have a spot that continues to leak fluid. My hope is to remove the paste and make sure to clean the fittings real good and then attach everything and hopefully have it seal better a second time versus the first time I installed it. Thanks again!!!

[@ryanbakinowski1050]

how long are the hoses you have that run from the rear remotes to the front end loaded? and when routing the lines did you just follow the hardlines all the way from rear to front?

[@OurBigHouseintheLittleWoods]

Thanks for watching and the questions @Ryan Bakinowski! I do not remember exactly how long the hoses are but they are zip tied along the hardlines to the front.

[@timurray2000]

Great video set. What is the control you are using to open/close the grapple? Did you consider the Titan Grapple before buying? It's much less expensive, includes the hoses, free shipping, and has 2 cylinders. Just curious.

[@OurBigHouseintheLittleWoods]

Thanks for watching and the question +Tim Murray! We control our grapple with a rear hydraulic control that is mounted just to the right and rear of the operates seat. I agree the Titan Grapple is less expensive and comes with the hoses and I am sure it is a good unit. If I remember correctly the Titan unit is also heavier and I wanted the ability to maximize the weight of items we lift. At this point, we have not needed the ability to have the two separate grapple claws and the single one on ours has worked fine.

[@mccnoutdoormaintenancellcc9868]

Hello Sir i enjoy your videos , where did you order grapple from oviously john deere i know but that style of grapple with the 4 fork teeth on top for clamping thats awsome i want 1 of those designs for my mini skidsteer MT52 , MT 55 .

[@OurBigHouseintheLittleWoods]

Thanks for watching and the question +Carlus Cyriaque! The grapple was purchased from Jeff at Compact Tractor Attachments (www.ctattachments.com). It was painted John Deere green to match the tractor!