Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers
Overview
Berlon Industries' 72-inch grapple bucket combines a traditional bucket with hydraulic grapple tines on the face, allowing operators to grip, lift, and carry irregular loads like logs, brush, and demolition material. Canadian-made in Alberta, Berlon grapple buckets are recognized for heavy-duty construction suited to farm, forestry, and construction applications across Canada.
Canada Availability
Best for: logs, brush, demolition material, mixed loads
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon 84-Inch Heavy-Duty Root Grapple
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: grapple bucket (bucket + hydraulic top tines)
- Manufacturer: Canadian-made by Berlon Industries, Alberta
- Application: logs, brush, demolition material, mixed loads
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You need more versatility than a bucket — grab, hold, and move irregular loads
- You clear brush, debris, or demolition material where a bucket loses control of the load
Skip if
- Dense, uniform material (gravel, sand, soil) is better handled by a GP bucket with more capacity per cycle
- The grapple weight would push you near your machine's ROC limit with this load type
Also consider
- GP bucket for high-volume dense material work
- Root grapple for brush-heavy clearing jobs
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid to large-frame machines (S450–S750 class) are the best fit for this width.
About Berlon in Canada
Berlon Industries builds attachments in Alberta, making them one of the few truly Prairie-made brands. Berlon products are engineered for Canadian conditions with local dealer support across Western Canada.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease all pivot points every 8 hours of operation — this single habit extends service life more than any other maintenance step
- Inspect tines for bending or cracking after use in rock or demolition debris — bent tines cause uneven closing force and can fail under load
- Check hydraulic hose connections and fittings weekly — grapple hoses take more abuse than most attachments due to constant jaw cycling near rough material
- Inspect cylinder pins and bushings monthly; sloppiness in the jaws indicates worn bushings, not just general age — replace before the pin starts wearing the bore
- Store with jaws closed to reduce stress on the frame and keep the hinge pivot pins from accumulating debris
How to Connect
- Mount using same Bob-Tach process as buckets
- Connect hydraulic couplers (depressurized — release aux hydraulics first)
- Verify open/close direction at idle before working
- Test grapple open/close 3× before lifting any load
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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