It does exactly what I wanted it to do. Very happy with it. Built sturdy. I wouldn't try to use it as a bulldozer or for picking up huge logs. But that's not what it's built for anyway. I used to use a regular bucket with a grapple attachment. This is far superior. Biggest advantages over the bucket are 1. Open ends let it grab a full bite of material 2. Open design lets you see through it so that you are not working blind 3. Full-width grapple grabs loose material and holds it well. See my review of the ordering process for a hint on shipping.