Berlon Skid Steer Hay Grapple
Overview
Berlon Industries' hay grapple is a Canadian-built hydraulic attachment for moving round and square bales. Alberta-manufactured with smooth tines to protect bale integrity during handling. Widely used in the Prairie provinces where high volumes of hay and straw bales are moved during harvest season. Available through Berlon's dealer network.
Canada Availability
Best for: round bale, square bale handling, Prairie agriculture
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket
Key Facts
- Brand: Berlon Industries
- Type: hydraulic hay grapple
- Tine style: smooth bale-protection tines
- Drive: hydraulic cylinder
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: round bale, square bale handling, Prairie agriculture
- Typical weight: 550 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You move mixed demolition debris, large rocks, and heavy loads that need a closed floor
- You sort materials on-site between loads
Skip if
- Your primary use is brush and slash cleanup — a root grapple's open tines handle that better
- The added weight pushes near your machine's ROC limit for lighter machines
Also consider
- Root grapple for lighter brush and debris work
- 4-in-1 bucket if you need both clamshell and flat-floor functionality
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
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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