Root Grapple vs. Rake Grapple: Which Do You Need?
If you have ever looked across a property covered in brush, limbs, roots, or storm debris, you already know a tractor can only do so much on its...
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Grapple Selection & Operating Tips
Rake grapples are built for the messy jobs where brush, roots, logs, rocks and debris do not cooperate. This hub brings together Catawba articles about grapple design, the difference between root and rake styles, land-clearing applications and real cleanup work after major storms. It also includes product-development and material information where those details affect how a grapple performs. Use these guides to understand what the grapple needs to grab, sift or move before deciding which size and design belongs on the machine.
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Why We Built the Catawba 55 Root Rake Grapple
To view specs, pricing, coupler options, and availability, visit the Catawba 55 Rake Grapple product page. Hello, my name is Cody, and I’m with Catawba Attachments. I’m here...
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On-the-ground look at Hurricane Helene cleanup with a tractor and grapple: what we did, the attachments we used, safety notes, and how Catawba supports post-storm work.
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