Grapple Bucket Attachment for Skid Steer Loaders

What it is used for

• Waste and refuse handling — Collecting and moving bulk waste and rubbish.
• Vegetation clearance — Removing brush, branches and green waste.
• Scrap handling — Moving metal offcuts and irregular scrap.
• Construction debris — Clearing mixed rubble and site waste.
• Agricultural material — Handling hay, silage and bulky farm material.
• Recycling operations — Sorting and moving recyclable material.

How to choose a grapple

Grapples turn a loader into a material handler. Root grapples clear brush and demolition debris; rock grapples handle stone and concrete; industrial grapples move scrap and waste.

• Jaw opening: wider openings handle bulky brush and loose debris, narrower jaws grip tighter on logs and pipe.
• Tine spacing: closer tines retain smaller material; wider spacing is better for large stone.
• Hardened tines: abrasion-resistant tines last far longer when handling rock and concrete.
• Weight: account for grapple weight against your loader's rated operating capacity.

Common questions

Root grapple or rock grapple? Root grapples prioritise clearing volume; rock grapples prioritise grip and durability on dense material.

Can I use a grapple for loading trucks? Yes. A grapple is often faster than a bucket for irregular loads such as brush, logs, and demolition waste.

Specification considerations

Grapple buckets are available in several widths. Narrow grapples suit tight access; wider units handle greater volumes. Both require adequate hydraulic flow for reliable clamping force.

Attachment system compatibility

All our attachments use the universal quick-attach mounting plate, with standard hydraulic quick couplers — compatible with widely available attachment brands. See our attachments overview for the full range and compatibility guidance.