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grapple bucket

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    Grapple Bucket Cylinder Issue

    Hi I recently had my hydraulic cylinder for my grapple bucket repacked and now it does not extent with any power. I apologize for any incorrect terminology I am new to heavy equipment. Background I recently bought a 2004 NH LS170 and with it came a single cylinder grapple bucket. Upon receiving...
    • atg215
    • Thread
    • aux hydraulics grapple grapple bucket help hydraulic hydraulic cylinder skid steer
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  2. N

    Wacker Neuson ST31 Grapple Hydraulic will not close

    I just bought a used Wacker Neuson ST31. Used the bucket multiple times, no issue. I bought a unused JCT 72" Skid Steer Rock Grapple Bucket and hooked up all the hydraulic lines and fittings. I can get the claw to open but it will not close. It will only raise up one time, almost like once it...
    • nlightfoot
    • Thread
    • grapple grapple bucket hydraulic hose st31
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  3. Clinton Parker

    Caterpillar 262D New Grapple won't operate

    I just obtained a used grapple for my Cat 262D. The grapple worked fine when I tested it on another skid steer. However when I got home with it, I connected it to my Cat and it would not open. The unit raises up and down tilts back and forth. But for some reason I cannot get the grapple to open...
  4. 01Time

    Cat Grapple Bucket with Uneven Response

    As long as I have owned my machine, the grapples on my bucket have not operated evenly. The right side has always moved slower than the left. The only time they both move together is at high throttle. I had the cylinders resealed and I recently replaced the control handle. So those, I suppose...
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