Rankin Bale Grapple, No Mount | Model NXE-NM | 40" Width
DESCRIPTION
The Rankin NXE-NM Bale Grapple is engineered for high-efficiency hay handling across farms, ranches, and agricultural operations. Designed to move 8–10 small rectangular bales at once, it streamlines field collection, trailer loading, and barn stacking with minimal operator effort. The “No Mount” configuration allows flexible integration with existing loader or skid steer brackets, making it ideal for operations with custom or OEM mounting systems. Built with 28 heavy-duty hooks and a rugged steel frame, the NXE-NM delivers reliable performance season after season.
Benefits
Model: NXE-NM — “No Mount” configuration for flexible integration with existing loader or skid steer brackets
Capacity: Handles 8–10 small rectangular bales simultaneously — ideal for field collection and barn stacking
Width: Approx. 40" — compact footprint for maneuverability in tight storage areas
Hooks: 28 integrated bale hooks — secure grip minimizes dropped hay during transport
Weight: 900 lb — rugged steel frame with flat-faced hydraulic couplers included
Mounting: No bracket included — compatible with custom or OEM loader mounts (tractor, skid steer, front-end loader)
Functionality: Converts from accumulator to grapple in under 2 minutes — supports left- or right-hand operation
Hydraulics: Includes hoses and couplers — plug-and-play with most hydraulic systems
Use Case: Streamlines bale gathering, stacking, and trailer loading — optimized for solo operator efficiency
Durability: Rustproof thermoplastic coating — built for long-term field use in all weather conditions
Increased Productivity: Handle more bales at once, reducing time spent on gathering, transporting, and stacking hay.
Durability: Built with high-quality materials and a rustproof thermoplastic coating for long-lasting performance.
Versatility: Designed to fit a variety of machinery, including skid steers, tractors, and front-end loaders, making it adaptable for different operations.
Ease of Use: Simplifies hay handling processes, making them manageable for a single operator.
Key Features
Maximize Your Workforce: Handle up to 10 bales simultaneously, optimizing labor and ensuring smooth operations.
Secure Handling: Equipped with 28 hooks, this attachment ensures a secure grip on each bale, minimizing the risk of dropped or lost hay.
Fits Your Equipment: With its Universal Skid Steer Mounting, the Bale grapple can seamlessly integrate with existing equipment, whether it's a tractor or front-end loader.
Versatility Unleashed: Transforms from a bale accumulator to a grapple, offering additional options and capabilities in one tool.
Heavy Lifting Made Easy: Simplifies the process of lifting and loading bales onto trucks or trailers, making it a one-person job.
Detailed Specifications
Attribute
Specification
Model
NXE-NM (No Mount)
Bale Capacity
8–10 small rectangular bales
Grapple Width
Approx. 40"
Hook Count
28 integrated bale hooks
Weight
900 lb (approx.)
Mount Type
No bracket included — compatible with custom/OEM mounts
Hydraulics
Includes hoses and flat-faced couplers
Conversion Time
<2 minutes from accumulator to grapple mode
Operation
Left- or right-hand compatible
Finish
Rustproof thermoplastic coating
Use Case
Bale gathering, stacking, trailer loading
Manuals & Documents
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 95 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.
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!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?