
Model 170-172
Heavy Duty Root Grapple
Heavy Duty Root Grapple
Root Grapples
HEAVY DUTY AND
DEMOLITION GRADES
- THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR
- LAND CLEARING
- DEMOLITION
- CONSTRUCTION
- LANDSCAPING
- STORM CLEAN-UP
Root Grapple & Grapple Bucket Benefits:
- MOVE BULKY HARD-TO-HANDLE MATERIALS EASILY AND SECURELY
- IDEAL FOR LOADING OR PILING LOGS AND BRUSH.
- BEST CHOICE FOR CLEAN-UP OF DEMOLITION AND STORM DEBRIS.
- ROOT GRAPPLES LET THE DIRT SIFT OUT WHEN LOADING LARGE ROCKS AND TRASH.
- ROOT GRAPPLE TINES CURVE UPWARD - PREVENTS CATCHING UTILITY LINES OR CABLES IN STORM CLEAN-UP.
- RUGGED HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION FOR DEPENDABILITY AND LONG LIFE.
- HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY TO ADJUST FOR UNEVEN LOADS.
- HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES AND FITTINGS ARE PROTECTED WITH COVERS.
- GREASE ZERKS AT ALL PIVOT POINTS.
- CUTTING EDGES ARE PUNCHED FOR OPTIONAL BOLT-ON-BLADE.
- OPTIONAL INTERMEDIATE BOTTOM TINES - REDUCES SPACE BETWEEN TINES.

Model 170DG-72
Larger Capacity
Demolition Grade
Root Grapple
Larger Capacity
Demolition Grade
Root Grapple

Cylinder Hoses
routed in enclosed tube.
Built-in cover protects fittings
routed in enclosed tube.
Built-in cover protects fittings
Specifications: |
Heavy Duty 66" Root Grapple Model 170-66 |
Heavy Duty 72" Root Grapple Model 170-72 |
Demolition Grade 72" Root Grapple Model 170DG-72 |
Width I.D. | 66" | 72" | 72" |
Grapple Capacity | 15.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Grapple Opening | 35.5" | 35.5" | 42.75" |
Depth | 38" | 38" | 42" |
Back Height | 21" | 21" | 21" |
Sides | ½" Plate | ½" Plate | ½" Plate |
Grapple Thickness | ½" | ½" | 9/16" |
Tine Thickness | ½" | ½" | 1/2" |
Tine Height | 3 ½" | 3½" | 5" |
Distance between Tines | approx. 8½" | approx. 8½" | approx. 8½" |
HD Welded Hyd Cylinders | 2"x10"x1¼" | 2"x10"x1¼" | 2"x10"x1¼" |
Hyd Hoses & Flat Faced Couplers | Included | Included | Included |
Empty Weight | 725 lbs. | 750 lbs. | 950 lbs. |
Note: Demolition Grade is especially recommended for "Track" style Skid-Steers and those with 70 HP or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater. |
Grapple Buckets
HEAVY DUTY AND
DEMOLITION GRADES
DEMOLITION GRADES
Cutting edges are punched for
optional Bolt-on-Blade
optional Bolt-on-Blade

Grapples open wide
for full load.
for full load.

Model 175-72
Heavy Duty Grapple Bucket
Heavy Duty Grapple Bucket

Steel plate ribs ½" thick
reinforce and protect bucket bottom

Demolition Grade Grapple Buckets
Feature larger capacity, inside reinforcement gussets, and heavier components for greater durability in tough applications.
Model 175DG-72


Optional End Plates help
contain loose materials

Grease Fittings are protected
from damage by raised rings.
Specifications: |
Heavy
Duty 66" Grapple Bucket Model 175-66 |
Heavy Duty 72" Grapple Bucket Model 175-72 |
Demolition Grade 72" Grapple Bucket Model 175DG-72 |
Width I.D. | 66" | 72" | 72" |
Grapple Opening | 38½" | 38½" | 45" |
Grapple Capacity | 16.5 ft.³ | 18 ft.³ | 24 ft.³ |
Bucket Capacity (with end plates) |
11.6 ft.³ | 12.66 ft.³ | 16.6 ft.³ |
Depth | 34" | 34" | 39" |
Bucket Back Height | 19" | 19" | 21" |
Bucket Bottom | ¼" Plate | ¼" Plate | ¼" Plate |
Bucket Back | ³⁄16" Plate | ³⁄16" Plate | ³⁄16" Plate |
Sides | ½" Plate | ½" Plate | ½" Plate |
Bottom Wear Protection | ½" Ribs | ½" Ribs | ½" Ribs |
Grapple Thickness | ½" | ½" | 9⁄16" |
Cutting Edge | ¾" x 6" | ¾" x 6" | 1" x 8" |
HD Welded Hyd Cylinders | 2"x10"x1¼" | 2"x10"x1¼" | 2"x10"x1¼" |
Hyd Hoses & Flat Faced Couplers | Included | Included | Included |
Empty Weight | 775 lbs. | 865 lbs. | 1,090 lbs. |
Note: Demolition Grade is especially recommended for “Track” style Skid-Steers and those with 70Hp or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater. |