Ignite Grapples Grapple with Deep-Rooted Jobs
Ignite Attachments, a manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its lineup of products with the release of two new grapple options. The multi-purpose rake grapple reduces soil disturbance during surface debris removal while also allowing for more effective hauling–all with a single attachment. For deep-rooted stumps, the stump bucket grapple provides a powerful solution. The new attachments round out Ignite’s grapple lineup. Ignite attachments are optimized to fit most leading brands of compact tractors and loaders.
“A year ago, we set out to disrupt the attachment industry with high-quality, cost-effective options designed for a new generation of compact equipment owners and operators,” said Trisha Pearson, business director for Ignite Attachments. “The new grapple models strike a balance between weight and strength, while our quality components ensure maximum uptime. Simply put, our operators can lift and do more with confidence in the durability and longevity of their grapple attachment.”
Rake Grapple
Ignite offers the rake grapple in 66-, 78- and 84-inch widths. The combination of rake and clam shell grapple makes it easy to complete a number of land management tasks with a single attachment. Compact equipment operators can remove tree branches, roots, and other debris from large areas with minimal soil disruption, reducing the need for additional dirt working. The rake is designed with short, closely spaced tines to minimize snags while also featuring a reinforced tip for tough jobs. With the grapple feature, debris is secured during transportation as well as loading, eliminating the need for extensive cleanup. The top grapple also allows for efficient back raking with added strength.
The rake grapple line is manufactured with:
- 2-inch bore and heavy-duty cylinders
- Flat face couplers
Additional features including greaseable pins and full nylon hose sleeves help minimize downtime and maintenance for better ROI.
“We set out to provide a lineup of powerful, versatile tools that allow operators to handle heavy objects without sacrificing precision or the performance capabilities of their machine,” Pearson said. “Ease of use and attainable pricing make the rake grapple a game changer for landscape professionals and homeowners alike.”
Stump bucket grapple
Rounding out Ignite’s line of land management grapples is the powerful stump bucket grapple. At 46.6 inches wide and 21.5 inches tall, the stump bucket grapple maximizes loader breakout force, making this an ideal attachment for digging out the toughest stumps, roots, rocks or concrete. The reinforced bucket and weld-on edge with replaceable teeth helps ensure long service life with the most demanding applications.
“Even with compact equipment, removing tree stumps and concrete can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process without the right tools,” Pearson said. “Our stump bucket and grapple combination allows for easy removal and secure transport with a single attachment. No getting in and out of the machine. No extra clean-up.”
Learn more about Ignite augers and the company’s full line of attachments at www.igniteattachments.com.
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.