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Catawba John Deere 66 Rake Grapple
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Price range: $3,430.00 through $3,505.00
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The Catawba John Deere 66 Rake Grapple gives compatible John Deere loader setups a wider 66-inch working width for brush, limbs, logs, rocks, roots, and property cleanup. Built with 3/8" Hardox® 500 Tuf steel and 1/4" tubing, it adds more coverage than the 60-inch model while maintaining a strong strength-to-weight balance.
This grapple features a 37" jaw opening, three-point hinge design, mechanical stop, and two-cylinder lid operation. It is ideal for properly matched tractors up to 85 horsepower. A third function valve kit or compatible hydraulic control is required.
Notice: A third function kit is required to operate the hydraulics on this grapple.
Euro Mount Note: Euro Mount is available on the regular 66" rake grapple listing.
This grapple features a 37" jaw opening, three-point hinge design, mechanical stop, and two-cylinder lid operation. It is ideal for properly matched tractors up to 85 horsepower. A third function valve kit or compatible hydraulic control is required.
Notice: A third function kit is required to operate the hydraulics on this grapple.
Euro Mount Note: Euro Mount is available on the regular 66" rake grapple listing.
Catawba John Deere 66 Rake Grapple Specs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| John Deere Loader Fitment | Top pin mounts on many John Deere 200, 300, and 400 series loader setups. Bottom pin fits many 500 series loader setups. Always verify loader measurements before ordering. |
| 66-Inch Rake Grapple Design | A wider John Deere compatible rake grapple built for brush, limbs, logs, loose roots, rocks, and cleanup debris. |
| Recommended Tractor Size | Ideal for properly matched tractors up to 85 horsepower. |
| Hardox® 500 Tuf Steel | Built with 3/8-inch Hardox® 500 Tuf steel for strong grapple performance while helping maintain a practical strength-to-weight ratio. |
| Approximate Weight | Approximately 450 lbs, giving this grapple a wider working build while still staying mindful of tractor loader capacity. |
| 37-Inch Jaw Opening | The wide jaw opening gives the grapple room to grab brush piles, limbs, logs, loose roots, rocks, and general cleanup material. |
| Three Hinge Points | Three point-of-contact hinge design helps support the grapple lid during regular brush, log, root, and debris work. |
| Greaseable Lid Hinges | Greaseable hinge points help support regular maintenance and long-term grapple operation. |
| Main Frame Tubing | 3-inch x 2-inch x 1/4-inch main tubes provide structure and support across the grapple frame. |
| Pipe Design | 1.5-inch Schedule 80 pipe design adds strength to the grapple structure. |
| Hydraulic Cylinders | Two 2-inch x 6-inch cylinders operate the grapple lid for clamping brush, logs, roots, rocks, and debris. |
| Lower Tine Spacing | 7 7/8-inch lower tine spacing helps gather brush, limbs, roots, and debris while allowing loose dirt and smaller material to fall through. |
| Serrated Teeth | Serrated teeth on the lid and bottom help improve grip when grabbing brush, logs, roots, rocks, and cleanup debris. |
| Hydraulic Feed Line | Standard 4-foot feed line using 3/8-inch hydraulic hoses. |
| Mechanical Stop | The built-in mechanical stop helps protect the cylinders and allows back dragging of loose material with the lid. |
| Storage Position | The grapple stands upright when not attached to the tractor for easier storage. |
| Hydraulic Requirement | A third function valve kit or another compatible hydraulic control option is required to operate the grapple lid. |
| Euro Mount Option | Euro Mount is available on the regular 66-inch rake grapple listing. |
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Common uses
What Can This Tractor Grapple Be Used For?
Wider Cleanup for John Deere Loaders
The John Deere 66 Rake Grapple gives compatible Deere loader setups more working width for cleaning up brush, limbs, loose roots, logs, and debris. It is a good fit when your tractor has enough loader capacity and you want more coverage than a narrower grapple.
Brush Pile and Limb Removal
Use this grapple to gather and move brush piles, fallen limbs, branches, and cleanup debris around farms, rural properties, wooded edges, and field areas. The wider 66 inch frame helps cover more material with each pass.
Logs, Roots, and Rough Debris
The John Deere 66 Rake Grapple is useful for moving logs, loose roots, rocks, and rough debris after clearing work. It is designed for grabbing and carrying loose material, not for prying embedded stumps from the ground.
Field Edge and Fence Line Cleanup
This grapple works well for cleaning up field edges, fence lines, tree lines, and overgrown property areas where brush, limbs, and debris collect. The wider build helps cover larger cleanup areas efficiently.
Storm Debris Cleanup
After storms, the John Deere 66 Rake Grapple can help move fallen limbs, broken branches, logs, and mixed debris away from driveways, pastures, work areas, and access roads.
Farm and Rural Property Maintenance
For landowners, farmers, and property managers using compatible John Deere loaders, this grapple is a practical attachment for routine cleanup, land management, brush handling, and larger property maintenance jobs.
Questions & answers
John Deere 66 Rake Grapple FAQs
What is the Catawba John Deere 66 Rake Grapple best for?
The Catawba John Deere 66 Rake Grapple is best for larger John Deere loader setups that need wider grapple coverage for brush piles, logs, limbs, loose roots, rocks, and cleanup debris.
Should I choose the John Deere 60 or 66 Rake Grapple?
Choose the John Deere 66 Rake Grapple when your tractor and loader can handle the added width and you want more coverage for larger cleanup jobs. Choose the John Deere 60 Rake Grapple when a slightly narrower grapple better matches your loader capacity or working area.
Is this grapple made for John Deere quick attach loaders?
This model is built for compatible John Deere loader hookup requirements. Always verify your tractor loader, quick attach style, lift capacity, and hydraulic setup before ordering.
Can the John Deere 66 Rake Grapple handle brush and logs?
Yes. The John Deere 66 Rake Grapple is built for handling brush, limbs, logs, loose roots, rocks, and debris commonly found in land clearing, storm cleanup, field-edge cleanup, and rural property maintenance.
Does the John Deere 66 Rake Grapple require hydraulic control?
Most tractor rake grapples require a third function valve kit or another compatible hydraulic control option to open and close the grapple lid from the tractor controls.
How is the John Deere 66 Rake Grapple different from the standard 66 Rake Grapple?
The John Deere 66 Rake Grapple is focused on John Deere loader compatibility, while the standard 66 Rake Grapple is aimed at non-John Deere tractor hookup setups. Both are wider grapple options for larger cleanup work when properly matched to the tractor and loader.
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