How To Use A Pallet Fork Grapple Attachment On A Tractor

John Deere offers a pallet fork grapple as an add-on to your tractor’s existing pallet fork attachment. Fork grapples are designed to clean up and move heavy material such as logs, lumber scraps, brush and other debris.
 

Here’s how it works

Although fork grapples are more commonly used for compact utility tractors, there is a fork grapple compatible with larger tractors. They are easy to attach to your existing pallet fork frame and require no cutting or drilling during installation. Watch this video from John Deere for instructions on how to install your fork grapple. 
 

The benefits of a pallet fork grapple add-on

• Reduces labour - As you can imagine, removing large logs, limbs, and brushes without equipment can be physically demanding. If you have a large truck bed, bulk box, or heavy-duty wheelbarrow, you’ll still need to lift and secure the debris. A fork grapple allows you to easily scoop material, clamp down, and transport the load to a pile. 
• The pallet fork can be used independent of the grapple - If you’re switching from one task that requires the pallet forks to another where you need the fork grapple attachment, you can use the pallet fork independent of the grapple. Simply raise the grapple arm all the way up and use the pallet fork as normal without having to detach and reattach the grapple.
• Cost-effective solution - With this add-on, you won’t need to purchase a stand-alone grapple truck, and you increase the functionality of your existing tractor. A fork grapple add-on is a cost-effective attachment to an existing pallet fork that can grab heavy debris efficiently. You can convert your existing compact utility tractor and have a functioning grapple, at a fraction of the cost. 

Before purchasing a fork grapple attachment, be sure it is compatible with your tractor and that your equipment is properly stabilized. Talk to your local Brandt Agriculture sales representative to learn more.