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Section 2: Operating Procedures 

GB2590, GB2596, GB25108, GBE2590, GBE2596, & GBE25108 Grapple Buckets 380-192M

3/3/20

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Table of Contents

General Operating Instructions

By now you should have familiarized yourself with the 

Operator’s Manual for your Grapple Bucket. If you 

haven’t, please do so now. If someone else is operating 

the tractor and Grapple Bucket, make sure they read and 

fully understand this manual. We cannot overstress the 

importance of following the safety operating procedures 

spelled out in this manual.
Before you begin carrying materials with your Grapple 

Bucket, make sure the back of the tractor has enough 

weight to counter-balance the overhanging weight on the 

front loader. Without this weight, the tractor could tip 

causing damage to the equipment and serious personal 

injury or death to the operator. This weight may be 

attained with ballast in the rear tires or by adding weights 

to the rear wheels. Check your tractor Operator’s Manual 

or see your nearest tractor dealer to determine the best 

method and correct weights to add.
You will want to determine the path you will be traveling 

and to check for overhead obstructions such as low 

hanging branches and electrical wires. Also check for 

drop offs, holes, rocks, stumps and other protrusions that 

could flip the tractor. Mark problem areas with flags and/

or warning signs indicating potential problems.
Proceed by getting onto the seat of your tractor and 

starting it up. It isn’t going to take you long to learn how to 

use your new Land Pride Grapple Bucket. As you quickly 

become skilled and adept in using your Grapple Bucket, 

you will soon learn that it is important to approach the 

load being picked up with the bucket low and to come to 

a full stop in front of the load before maneuvering the 

bucket and grapple. While stopped, position the bucket at 

the proper height and open the grapple. Once the 

grapple is opened, proceed slowly into the load to fill the 

bucket. Stop to close the grapple and contain the load. 

With the load contained, slowly raise the bucket up 

several inches and tilt it back slightly. Check the load to 

make sure it is secured. Make sure no one is behind or on 

either side of tractor. Back the load out slowly while 

watching for pedestrian traffic and other obstacles that 

might get in the way. Once free, stop and recheck the 

load to see if it is properly secured. If not, release the load 

and re-clamp it to make it more secure.
You are now ready to start traveling with the load. Before 

starting your journey, position the load at a safe, low 

traveling height with the bucket tilted back slightly. Avoid 

fast starts and travel at a speed that does not shake the 

load around causing it to break loose and fall from your 

bucket. It is also important that you travel at a speed that 

does not make it difficult to control the tractor. While you 

are transporting, continually scan all sides for 

pedestrians and other traffic. Also watch for drop-offs, 

holes, rocks, stumps, and other protrusions that could 

make the load or tractor unstable. Reduce speed when 

turning corners and watch to make sure the load does not 

swing into objects such as fences, trees, and buildings. 

Remember, it is safer for you and less destructive to your 

equipment and load to not hurry. 

As you approach your unloading site, start slowing the 

tractor down gradually. Come to a complete idle and then 

stop in front of the location the load is to be released. 

Slowly raise the load to the required height for releasing. 

Make sure there are no people or animals around as you 

move forward slowly to position the load above its final 

release zone. Stop to release the load. Releasing the 

load requires a combination of tilting the front of the 

bucket down, opening the grapple up, and raising the 

loader arms to clear the released material. The order in 

which the load is released will vary depending on type of 

material being released. The most important objective is 

to have the load under control throughout the release. 
Once the load has settled, slowly back up making sure 

the bucket clears all objects and there are no pedestrians 

or other traffic behind or on either side of the tractor and 

bucket. When the tractor and bucket is completely 

removed from the released load, you can readjust the 

bucket and grapple to a safe low traveling height and 

return to the field to pick up your next load. 
In no time at all, you will find that you will quickly 

become very adept, handy, and skillful at using your new 

Land Pride Grapple Bucket.
See

 “Specifications & Capacities” 

on page 29 and 

“Features & Benefits”

 on page 30 of your Operator’s 

Manual for additional information. 

Summary of Contents for GB25108

Page 1: ...Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the...

Page 2: ...originally ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Sectio...

Page 3: ...er Assistance 8 Serial Number 8 Further Assistance 8 Section 1 Assembly Set Up 9 Tractor Requirements 9 Torque Requirements 9 Before You Start 9 Tractor Shutdown Procedure 9 Grapple Arm Tower Assembly...

Page 4: ...e App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Refer to...

Page 5: ...it Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Tr...

Page 6: ...t is necessary to work under the equipment securely support it with stands or suitable blocking beforehand Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools Use correct tools and equipment for the jo...

Page 7: ...s in the locked up position fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious injury or death from falling and machine overturn Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under press...

Page 8: ...ght fitting respirators can not have beards mustaches which interfere with the respirator seal to the face If possible change into disposable or washable work clothes at the work site shower and chang...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 3 3 20 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...l placement Replace all damaged or missing labels Order new labels from your nearest Land Pride dealer To find your nearest dealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment in...

Page 11: ...uckets 380 192M 3 3 20 7 Table of Contents 858 237C Warning Underground Utility Hazard 1 Place Back of Grapple Bucket 838 293C Warning To Prevent Injury or Death 1 Place Back of Grapple Bucket 838 094...

Page 12: ...ars of satisfactory use from this machine Application The Land Pride GBE25 and GB25 Series Grapple Buckets have uses and applications in farming ranching horse ranches dairies feedlots construction si...

Page 13: ...t cotter pins are spread Operator s Manual Make sure all grease fittings are in place and lubricated Page 28 Make sure all safety labels are correctly located and legible Replace if damaged Page 6 Sec...

Page 14: ...lifting the arm and tower assembly 8 Pick tower and arm assembly up with the lifting device If needed lower unit to the floor and readjust its straps around the lift point before transporting Refer to...

Page 15: ...A Tighten hoses to elbow fittings 4 Attach 81 2 06 m long hydraulic hoses 9 10 to elbows 5B Tighten hoses to elbow fittings 5 Skip to Counterbalance Valve Optional on page 12 if included Otherwise con...

Page 16: ...port LB tighten hose 7 to adapter 11 15 At port LR tighten hose 9 to adapter 11 16 At port RB tighten hose 8 to adapter 11 17 At port RR tighten hose 10 to adapter 11 18 Attach hydraulic hose clamps 2...

Page 17: ...r to Figure 1 7 1 Attach cross tube 2 to grapple arms 1 using 5 8 11 x 5 1 2 GR5 hex head bolts 5 clamp plates 4 and hex top locknuts 6 Do not tighten nuts at this time 2 Position ends of cross tube 2...

Page 18: ...r with an attached Euro hitch plate 1 Lower loader hitch plate as far as possible 2 If required manually move locking handle on the loader hitch plate until locking pins are pulled fully back and read...

Page 19: ...achment to come loose from the loader hitch plate and fall This Grapple Bucket is designed for attaching to a tractor loader with an attached Universal Quick Attach hitch plate 1 Check for and remove...

Page 20: ...hoses and fittings along their path with zip ties or by other means to protect them from being pinched kinked and or snagged 6 For additional help refer to Hydraulic Hook up in your tractor Operator...

Page 21: ...ning sign under overhead lines indicating type of danger above Always secure equipment with solid non concrete supports before working under it Never go under equipment supported by concrete blocks or...

Page 22: ...e easier to tip over when loader arms are raised due to high center of gravity Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment with other brands Other brands may not fit properly or meet OE...

Page 23: ...when lifting fragile or hollow objects such as a crate This will help protect the object from being crushed 2 Make sure the load does not exceed the rated lift capacity of the tractor loader lifting...

Page 24: ...ination of the tilting front of the bucket down raising the upper grapple tine and raising the loader arms The order in which the load is released will vary depending on type of material being release...

Page 25: ...secure with linchpins 5 5 Return to the tractor and rotate bucket up to align grapple holes B2 with bucket holes B1 and to lift the grapple off the ground 1 to 2 inches 6 Shut tractor down without cha...

Page 26: ...3 and pin 2 from hole A 3 Rotate park stand 1 down as shown and secure in place by inserting pin 2 in hole B 4 Secure pin 2 with hairpin cotter 3 5 Repeat steps 2 4 for the other park stand Refer to...

Page 27: ...n before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 9 3 Disconnect customer supplied hydraulic hoses from the tractor and store on the bucket 4 If required manually move locking handle un...

Page 28: ...onnect customer supplied hydraulic hoses from the tractor and store hoses on the bucket 4 Pull front loader lock handles up to remove pins from the bottom slots in the bucket hitch plate 5 Return to t...

Page 29: ...while watching for pedestrian traffic and other obstacles that might get in the way Once free stop and recheck the load to see if it is properly secured If not release the load and re clamp it to make...

Page 30: ...r debris can damage hoses and fittings causing the load to release and fall Perform scheduled maintenance Check for loose hardware missing parts broken parts structural cracks and excessive wear Make...

Page 31: ...the season This will help to ensure the unit is ready for field use the next time you hook up to it 1 Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the bucket and grapple Scrape off comp...

Page 32: ...ts 39265 39265 39265 10 Hrs Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Pivot Pin 2 Zerks 1 per cylinder Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required make sure grease is visible 10 Hrs Hydraulic Cylinder...

Page 33: ...E and Valve included 1618 lbs 734 kg 1608 lbs 730 kg 1658 lbs 752 kg 1648 lbs 748 kg 1792 lbs 813 kg 1786 lbs 810 kg Bucket Capacity Struck 1 00 cu yd 0 76 m3 1 07 cu yd 0 82 m3 1 18 cu yd 0 90 m3 Ove...

Page 34: ...s wide range of tractors 90 2 29 m 96 2 44 m 108 2 74 m Struck capacity 1 0 1 2 Cu Yd 0 76m3 0 92m3 Allows high volume material handling Universal Quick Attach mount Allows grapple to be installed rem...

Page 35: ...nd or damaged and Hydraulic fittings are damaged above Load is shifting Hitch is not properly attached to tractor Always make certain hitch is properly attached before lifting a load Reattach hitch to...

Page 36: ...20 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 3...

Page 37: ...e also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and al...

Page 38: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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