Express Steel 5.5' John Deere Root Grapple | Width 66" | 15-25 GPM | 50 HP | For Tractors & Loaders
DESCRIPTION
If you're clearing brush, lifting logs, or digging out stubborn roots, the Express Steel 66" John Deere Root Grapple is your go-to attachment for serious land-clearing and material-handling performance. Built from premium-grade American steel and engineered for compact tractors and loaders with up to 50 HP, this dual-cylinder root grapple delivers powerful, even clamping force making it perfect for uneven, irregular loads.
Whether you're a landowner, farmer, contractor, or landscaper, this rugged 66-inch grapple is designed to take a beating and keep working. It features dual top clamps, greaseable pivot points, and quick-attach compatibility for John Deere H100, D100, and 200–500 series loaders. With 3/8” thick steel construction and powerful 2" x 8" hydraulic cylinders, it handles everything from rocks and logs to stumps and storm debris.
Key Features
Fits John Deere Quick Attach Loaders: Compatible with H100, D100, and 200–500 series loaders using pin-on style JD quick attach.
Heavy-Duty American Steel: Built from 3/8” thick high-strength steel for lasting durability in the toughest conditions.
Dual Independent Cylinders: 2" x 8" hydraulic cylinders power two independent clamps for gripping uneven materials with ease.
Large Jaw Opening: Opens up to 37" at the center for grabbing bulky debris like logs, stumps, and brush piles.
Greaseable Pivot Points: Ensures smoother operation and longer life with easy maintenance access.
Hydraulic Flow 15 To 25 GPM.
Optimized for 50 HP Tractors: Ideal for compact tractors and utility loaders in the 20–50 horsepower range.
Powder-Coated Green Finish: Matches John Deere equipment while providing weather-resistant protection.
Wide 66" Coverage: Covers more ground faster perfect for larger clean-up or land-clearing tasks.
9" Tine Spacing: Designed to allow dirt and small debris to fall through while holding larger materials.
Built for Land Clearing & Cleanup: Perfect for removing brush, moving rocks, hauling logs, and site prep.
Quick-Connect Hydraulics: Includes ½” flat-faced couplers for fast and leak-free hydraulic hookups.
Palletized for LTL Shipping: Ships safely and securely requires equipment for unloading.
Dual Clamp Design: Equal power on both sides provides a more secure grip and better material control.
Versatile Use: Works for landscaping, farming, construction, and property maintenance.
Made in the USA: Engineered and manufactured entirely in America using top-tier materials.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Express Steel
Model
ES21020
Attachment Type
Root Grapple
Width
66 inches
Hydraulic Cylinders
Dual 2" x 8" cylinders (independent operation)
Jaw Opening Width
32” at front, 37” at center
Tine Spacing
9 inches
Steel Thickness
3/8 inch
Pivot Points
Greaseable for durability
Couplers
½” flat face quick-connect included
Hydraulic Flow
15 To 25 GPM
Compatibility
John Deere H100, D100, 200–500 series loaders
Recommended Horsepower
Up to 50 HP (compact tractors and loaders)
Dimensions (Overall)
33” depth x 32” height
Weight
440 lbs
Color
Powder-coated John Deere Green
Country of Manufacture
United States (100% Made in USA)
Mounting System
John Deere Pin-On Style Quick Attach
Shipping Method
Palletized – LTL freight (requires unloading)
Manuals & Documents
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 99 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!