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Catawba John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight
One-Year Factory WarrantyFactory coverage for manufacturing defects during normal use within the first year.
Price range: $2,555.00 through $2,630.00
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The Catawba John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight is built from the same idea as the 55” grapple, but with a stretched 60” frame designed for John Deere quick attach clearance. It keeps the lighter 335 lb build for smaller tractors while still giving tractor owners a strong grapple option for brush, trees, rocks, and cleanup work. This model is not the same as the regular Catawba 60” Rake Grapple; it is the lighter John Deere compatible version for tractors up to 50 hp.
Notice: The top lid is designed for raking and clamping loose materials. It is not intended for pulling embedded stumps out of the ground.
Catawba John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight Specs
Open Spec Sheet| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| John Deere Quick Attach Fitment | Top pin mounts on John Deere 200, 300, and 400 series loaders, while the bottom pin fits 500 series loaders. Always verify loader measurements and compatibility before ordering. |
| Lightweight 335 Pound Design | Approximately 335 lbs, making this a strong option for John Deere tractor owners who want grapple function while preserving more usable loader lift capacity. |
| Hardox® 500 Tuf Steel | Built with Hardox® 500 Tuf steel for a strong strength-to-weight ratio in brush, log, root, and debris cleanup work. |
| 1.5-Inch Schedule 80 Pipe | The 1.5-inch Schedule 80 pipe design adds strength and structure to the grapple build. |
| Three Point-of-Contact Hinge Design | The three point-of-contact hinge design adds durability and helps support the grapple lid during regular use. |
| Two 2-Inch x 6-Inch Cylinders | Two hydraulic cylinders operate the grapple lid for clamping brush, limbs, logs, roots, rocks, and cleanup material. |
| 37-Inch Lid Opening | The 37-inch lid opening gives the grapple room to grab brush piles, limbs, logs, loose roots, rocks, and debris. |
| 9 3/4-Inch Lower Tine Spacing | Lower tine spacing helps gather larger material while allowing loose dirt and smaller debris to fall through. |
| Greasable Lid Hinges | Greasable lid hinges help support regular maintenance and long-term grapple operation. |
| Hydraulic Feed Line | Standard 4-foot feed line made from 3/8-inch hydraulic hoses. |
| Serrated Teeth | Serrated teeth on the lid and bottom provide extreme gripping power when clamping brush, limbs, roots, logs, and uneven debris. |
| Upright Storage Design | The grapple stands upright when not attached to the tractor, helping with storage and hookup. |
| Hydraulic Requirement | A third function valve kit or another compatible hydraulic control option is required to operate the grapple lid. |
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Customer Reviews
5.003 reviews
★★★★★
Grapple was shipped securely on a wood pallet wrapped in shrink wrap plastic. Arrived undamaged. Shipping was Free! Unwrapping revealed excellent quality manufacturIng and welding. Unique and clever storage of hydraulic hoses in frame. (No caps to cover hydraulic fittings). Easily mounted on tractor. The unit was shipped…Stephen Makuka
★★★★★
Really happy with the grapple. Its hard to select something without seeing the actual item in person. My key concerns were that the tines were super strong. The tines are doubled and tripled up, and welded together. There is a stop on the top section allowing you to drag without concern to damage to the hydraulics. One of my…jonathan eagle
★★★★★
Received grapple from shipping company. Unwrapped it and put it on tractor. This thing is built like a tank. Quality welds and paint. Works great. Would not hesitate buying again. The hat that was included was a nice touch. Highly recommend!!Todd Valenta
Common uses
What Can This Tractor Grapple Be Used For?
Loader Capacity Conscious Cleanup
The John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight is a strong fit when you want useful grapple function while keeping attachment weight lower on compatible Deere loader setups.
Brush Pile Handling
Use the grapple to clamp and move brush piles, limbs, vines, and loose cleanup material around farms, fields, wooded edges, and rural properties.
Limb, Root, and Debris Removal
The rake-style lower tines help gather limbs, loose roots, rocks, and debris while allowing some dirt and smaller material to fall through.
Small Log and Storm Cleanup
The grapple can help move smaller logs, storm debris, branches, and rough cleanup material when properly matched to the tractor and loader capacity.
Property Maintenance with John Deere Loaders
This model is aimed at compatible John Deere loader owners who need a 60 inch grapple for regular property cleanup without moving into a heavier grapple setup.
Tighter Work Areas
The 60 inch width provides useful coverage while staying more manageable than wider grapple options in tighter spaces, wooded trails, and around buildings or fence lines.
Questions & answers
John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight FAQs
What is the Catawba John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight best for?
The Catawba John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight is best for compatible John Deere tractor loader setups where preserving lift capacity matters while still handling brush piles, limbs, loose roots, logs, rocks, and cleanup debris.
How is the lightweight John Deere 60 Rake Grapple different from the standard John Deere 60 Rake Grapple?
The lightweight model is built for customers who want a Deere-compatible 60 inch grapple with less weight on the loader. The standard John Deere 60 Rake Grapple is the better choice when a heavier working grapple is preferred and loader capacity allows it.
Should I choose the John Deere 60 Lightweight, John Deere 60, or John Deere 66 Rake Grapple?
Choose the John Deere 60 Lightweight when loader lift capacity is the main concern. Choose the standard John Deere 60 Rake Grapple for a stronger mid-size Deere-compatible grapple. Choose the John Deere 66 Rake Grapple when your loader can handle more width and you want more coverage for larger cleanup work.
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, measurements, lift capacity, and hydraulic setup before ordering.
Can the John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight handle brush and logs?
Yes. The John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight is made for brush, limbs, loose roots, smaller logs, rocks, and cleanup debris commonly handled during land clearing, storm cleanup, and rural property maintenance.
Does the John Deere 60 Rake Grapple Lightweight 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.
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