Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
We’ve been working on clearing about half an acre of our land, which is part of our 7-acre property. This area was overrun with cottonwood trees and underbrush that we never dealt with when we moved in. Now that the trees are getting bigger, it's time to reclaim this land for potential livestock.
We got some hefty quotes from contractors — $7,000 and $10,000 — so we decided to take matters into our own hands. We have tools and we're not afraid of a little work, so we started by cutting down the underbrush. To speed things up, we invested in a 55" @CatawbaAttachments-tractor Grapple for our tractor. This American-made grapple has been a game-changer! I’ve had a blast trying it out, and it’s already proven its worth by making quick work of those brush piles.
Throughout the video, I’ll show you our progress and share some tips on using the grapple. I also talk about why we chose Catawba Attachments, including their great construction and support for military families and a full 1 year warranty. We’re just getting started with this grapple, and I can't wait to explore all the other projects it can help with.
Stay tuned for future videos where we’ll tackle even more homestead tasks with this awesome tool. Thanks for watching, and I hope you find this as exciting and helpful as we do! ♥
Catawba 55" Grapple: cattachments.com/product/catawba-55-wide-heavy-duty-root-rake-grapple-front-end-attachment-for-tractor-with-high-strength-steel
Learn more about Catawba Attachments here: youtu.be/g3-UmyqX6ZI?si=qysl4ISmtciCnn2G
All of the Catawba Grapples: cattachments.com/product-tag/rakegrapple
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P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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00:00 Introduction to the Project
00:33 Land Clearing Plans
01:07 Contractor Quotes and Decision
02:13 Investing in a Grapple
02:47 Initial Grapple Use
04:31 Brush Clearing
08:59 Learning to Use the Grapple
09:31 Quality and Features of Catawba Grapple
10:45 Shipping and Delivery Experience
12:16 Future Uses and Upcoming Videos
12:48 Tractor Setup and Hydraulics
13:24 Preparing for Future Clearing
13:53 Conclusion and Next Steps
We’ve been working on clearing about half an acre of our land, which is part of our 7-acre property. This area was overrun with cottonwood trees and underbrush that we never dealt with when we moved in. Now that the trees are getting bigger, it's time to reclaim this land for potential livestock.
We got some hefty quotes from contractors — $7,000 and $10,000 — so we decided to take matters into our own hands. We have tools and we're not afraid of a little work, so we started by cutting down the underbrush. To speed things up, we invested in a 55" @CatawbaAttachments-tractor Grapple for our tractor. This American-made grapple has been a game-changer! I’ve had a blast trying it out, and it’s already proven its worth by making quick work of those brush piles.
Throughout the video, I’ll show you our progress and share some tips on using the grapple. I also talk about why we chose Catawba Attachments, including their great construction and support for military families and a full 1 year warranty. We’re just getting started with this grapple, and I can't wait to explore all the other projects it can help with.
Stay tuned for future videos where we’ll tackle even more homestead tasks with this awesome tool. Thanks for watching, and I hope you find this as exciting and helpful as we do! ♥
Catawba 55" Grapple: cattachments.com/product/catawba-55-wide-heavy-duty-root-rake-grapple-front-end-attachment-for-tractor-with-high-strength-steel
Learn more about Catawba Attachments here: youtu.be/g3-UmyqX6ZI?si=qysl4ISmtciCnn2G
All of the Catawba Grapples: cattachments.com/product-tag/rakegrapple
---------------
👕 Shop Our Merch: bonfire.com/store/1870smerch
🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱 MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥒 Epic Gardening: glnk.io/73j50/8vn (Promo Code Shop1870 to get 5% off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
---------------
✅ Connect with Us 🐐
YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
Instagram: instagram.com/that_1870s_homestead
Pinterest: pinterest.com/that1870s
EMAIL: that1870shomestead@gmail.com
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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00:00 Introduction to the Project
00:33 Land Clearing Plans
01:07 Contractor Quotes and Decision
02:13 Investing in a Grapple
02:47 Initial Grapple Use
04:31 Brush Clearing
08:59 Learning to Use the Grapple
09:31 Quality and Features of Catawba Grapple
10:45 Shipping and Delivery Experience
12:16 Future Uses and Upcoming Videos
12:48 Tractor Setup and Hydraulics
13:24 Preparing for Future Clearing
13:53 Conclusion and Next Steps
