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Catawba 48 Single Lid Root Grapple
One-Year Factory WarrantyFactory coverage for manufacturing defects during normal use within the first year.
Price range: $2,470.00 through $2,545.00
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The Catawba 48 Single Lid Root Grapple is designed for compact and subcompact tractors under 40 HP. Its smaller 48-inch size makes it a practical grapple option for tractor owners who need to move brush, limbs, loose roots, small logs, rocks, and cleanup debris without stepping into a wider or heavier grapple.
Durability is a priority. This grapple is built with high-strength steel, reinforced welds, and durable components to support regular property cleanup, brush handling, and light land clearing work.
Versatile and efficient. The single-lid design is useful for loading, lifting, stacking, sorting, and moving materials such as logs, brush, rocks, debris, and agricultural material around the property.
Notice: A third function kit or compatible hydraulic control option is required to operate the grapple lid.
Durability is a priority. This grapple is built with high-strength steel, reinforced welds, and durable components to support regular property cleanup, brush handling, and light land clearing work.
Versatile and efficient. The single-lid design is useful for loading, lifting, stacking, sorting, and moving materials such as logs, brush, rocks, debris, and agricultural material around the property.
Notice: A third function kit or compatible hydraulic control option is required to operate the grapple lid.
Catawba 48 Single Lid Root Grapple Specs
Open Spec Sheet| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 48-Inch Single Lid Root Grapple | A smaller single-lid grapple built for compact and subcompact tractors that need a manageable attachment for brush, limbs, loose roots, small logs, rocks, and debris. |
| Designed for Tractors Under 40 HP | Designed for tractor owners who need grapple capability without stepping into a wider or heavier 55, 60, or 66 inch grapple. |
| 386 lb Design | The 386 lb build helps keep the grapple useful for smaller tractor loaders where preserving lift capacity is important. |
| High-Strength Steel Construction | Built with high-strength steel to withstand rugged use in brush cleanup, debris handling, light land clearing, and property maintenance work. |
| Reinforced Welds and Robust Components | Reinforced welds and durable components help support long-term reliability during normal grapple use. |
| 33.5-Inch Opening | The 33.5-inch opening gives the grapple room to clamp brush, limbs, loose roots, small logs, rocks, and other cleanup material. |
| Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach Option | Available with a universal skid steer quick attach option for compatible tractor loader setups. |
| John Deere Quick Attach Option | Also available with a John Deere quick attach option for compatible John Deere loader setups. |
| 1/2-Inch Ag-Style Couplings | Standard 1/2-inch Ag-style couplings are included for hydraulic connection. |
| 3/8-Inch Hydraulic Hose | Built with 3/8-inch hydraulic hose for operating the grapple lid. |
| Lightweight Durable Construction | The lighter construction helps maximize usable loader lift capacity while still giving smaller tractors a functional grapple option. |
| Greaseable Hinge Points | Greaseable hinge points help support regular maintenance and long-term grapple operation. |
| Laminated Teeth | Laminated teeth help prevent bending while grabbing brush, limbs, roots, rocks, and debris. |
| Material Handling Uses | Useful for loading, lifting, stacking, sorting, and moving logs, brush, rocks, debris, and agricultural material. |
| Hydraulic Requirement | A third function valve kit or another compatible hydraulic control option is required to operate the grapple lid. |
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Common uses
What Can This Tractor Grapple Be Used For?
Brush and Limb Cleanup
Use the 48 Single Lid Root Grapple to gather and move brush, limbs, vines, and loose yard debris with compact and subcompact tractors. The smaller 48-inch width helps keep the grapple manageable for lighter tractor loaders while still giving you a useful tool for cleanup work around trails, driveways, fence lines, and wooded property edges.
Small Log and Loose Root Handling
This grapple is a practical fit for moving small logs, loose roots, and cut material after trimming, clearing, or storm cleanup. The single-lid design helps clamp irregular material so it can be lifted, carried, stacked, or moved away from work areas.
Rock and Debris Cleanup
The 48-inch single-lid grapple can help collect rocks, scattered debris, and rough cleanup material around rural properties, farms, driveways, and work areas. It is useful when a bucket struggles to hold uneven material securely.
Compact Tractor Property Maintenance
For compact and subcompact tractor owners, this grapple is useful for routine property maintenance such as cleaning up brush piles, moving limbs, organizing downed material, and clearing lighter debris without stepping into a larger 55, 60, or 66 inch grapple.
Light Land Clearing and Farm Cleanup
Use this grapple for lighter land clearing and farm cleanup tasks, including moving brush piles, small logs, loose roots, storm debris, and agricultural cleanup material. It is best suited for lighter grapple work where the smaller size and lower attachment weight are important.
Questions & answers
48 Single Lid Root Grapple FAQs
What is the 48 Single Lid Root Grapple best used for?
The 48 Single Lid Root Grapple is best used for brush, limbs, loose roots, small logs, and lighter property cleanup with compact or subcompact tractors.
Who should choose the 48 inch single lid grapple?
Choose this model when you want a smaller grapple footprint for a compact or subcompact tractor and do not need the wider coverage of a 55, 60, or 66 inch rake grapple.
How is a single lid grapple different from a dual lid grapple?
A single lid grapple uses one lid across the grapple width. It is simple and effective for many cleanup jobs. A dual lid grapple is better when uneven loads need independent clamping on each side.
Can this grapple handle brush and limbs?
Yes. The 48 Single Lid Root Grapple is a good fit for moving brush, limbs, loose debris, and small logs after clearing work.
Do I need hydraulic control to run this grapple?
Most tractor grapple setups require a third function valve kit or another hydraulic control option to open and close the grapple lid.
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