Why a Mechanical Grapple for Your Front-End Loader Is a Game Changer
JD Talon, KBX Talon & Antler Grappler from Little Buck Loader
If you own a front-end loader and you’re still moving brush, logs, or debris by hand—or relying on a clunky strap or chain—it’s time to upgrade. A mechanical grapple attachment transforms your loader into a serious workhorse by giving it grabbing, gripping power without the need for extra hydraulics.
At Little Buck Loader, we’ve taken that capability to the next level with three American-made grapples:
The JD Talon for John Deere compact tractors with a 120R loader,
The KBX Talon for Kubota BX models with quick attach, and
The Antler Grappler for your Little Buck and Little Bull loaders.
All three are 100% mechanical, patent-pending, and designed for real work—without the hassle of hydraulic conversions.
What Is a Mechanical Grapple?
A mechanical grapple is a non-hydraulic attachment that mounts to your front-end loader’s bucket or quick attach system. Instead of using hydraulic power to operate, it leverages the movement of the bucket itself to open and close the grapple arms. That means no third-function hydraulic kit, no hoses, no valves—and no expensive upgrade to your tractor.
It’s simplicity that works. And that’s exactly what our customers love.
5 Reasons to Add a Mechanical Grapple to Your Loader
1. Grab More, Struggle Less
Our Talons and Antler Grappler give you a firm grip on brush piles, logs, branches, and other loose materials—things that would normally roll right out of a plain bucket.
2. No Additional Hydraulics Needed
Hydraulic grapples require expensive third-function kits that many lawn and subcompact tractors simply weren’t designed to handle. Our mechanical design saves you money, and installs quickly so you can get to work.
3. Designed for Your Machine
The JD Talon fits John Deere 1023E, 1025R, and any JD tractor with a 120R loader.
The KBX Talon is purpose-built for Kubota BX tractors (2013 and newer) with a quick attach bucket.
The Antler Grappler fits the Little Buck Loader and Little Bull Loader.
4. Patent-Pending Innovation
Our adjustable control linkage is what sets our grapples apart. This system allows you to control both the tilt of your bucket and the movement of the grapple—using just your existing loader controls.
5. American Built, Tractor Tough
All our grapples are:
Crafted using high-strength steel
Hand-welded in Illinois
Available for pick up in our factory or shipped across the U.S.
Final Word: Don’t Just Push—Grapple It
Whether you’re running a compact tractor with a 120R loader, a Kubota BX, or one of our loader systems like the Little Buck or Little Bull, there's a mechanical grapple that fits your setup—and your budget.
Stop struggling with piles of brush, rounds of firewood, and awkward debris. Get a grip that works—without the hydraulics.
👉 Shop the JD Talon for John Deere 120R Loaders
👉 Shop the KBX Talon for Kubota BX
👉 Shop the Antler Grappler for Little Buck and Little Bull