Heavy Duty Construction Equipment Manufacturer
4101 Garland Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76117
MADE IN AMERICA available through Dealers and Rental Stores in the USA and Canada
phone (817) 485-6073
fax (817) 428-6008
toll-free USA and Canada
(800) 541-1797

ROOT GRAPPLES
GRAPPLE BUCKETS AND
for Skid-Steer Loaders
Model 170-172 Root Grapple
Model 170-172
Heavy Duty Root Grapple
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.
Root Grapple & Grapple Bucket Features:
  • 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.
Root Grapples
HEAVY DUTY AND
        DEMOLITION GRADES
  • THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR
    • LAND CLEARING
    • DEMOLITION
    • CONSTRUCTION
    • LANDSCAPING
    • STORM CLEAN-UP
Root Grapple
Cylinder Hoses
routed in enclosed tube.
Built-in cover protects fittings
Model 170DG-72 Demolition Grade Root Grapple
Model 170DG-72
Larger Capacity
Demolition Grade
Root Grapple


cylinder hoses routing
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 Opening 15.8 ft3 17.2 ft3  19.7 ft3 
Depth 38" 38" 42"
Back Height 21" 21" 21"
Sides ½" Plate ½" Plate ½" Plate
Grapple Thickness ½" ½" ½"
Tine Thickness  ½" ½"   ₁₆
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
 
Grapples open wide
for full load.
Cutting edges are punched for
optional Bolt-on-Blade
Grapple Bucket
Model 175-72
Heavy Duty Grapple Bucket
Model 175-72 Heavy Duty Grapple Bucket
Skid Steer Grapple Bucket bottom ribs
Steel plate ribs ½" thick
reinforce and protect bucket bottom.
Model 175DG-72
    Model 175DG-72Demolition Grade Grapple Buckets
Demolition Grade Grapple Buckets
Feature larger capacity, inside reinforcement gussets,
and heavier components for greater durability in tough applications.
Optional End Plates
Optional End Plates help
contain loose materials.

Grease fittings
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" ³⁄₁₆"
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. 800 lbs. 1,000 lbs.
Note:  Demolition Grade is especially recommended for “Track” style Skid-Steers and those with 70Hp or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater.