Blue Diamond Severe Duty Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers
Overview
The Blue Diamond Severe Duty Grapple Bucket is designed for skid steers and compact loaders over 50 HP handling the toughest material — demolition rubble, heavy rock, scrap metal, and dense brush piles. Compared to the HD Series 2, the severe duty variant uses heavier construction throughout for applications where daily abuse is the norm. Blue Diamond Attachments builds these in the US and ships to Canadian dealers. The severe duty series is a step up for operators who have worn out lighter grapple buckets on tough jobs.
Canada Availability
Best for: demolition debris, heavy rock, scrap metal, dense brush
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket
Key Facts
- Duty rating: severe duty — for machines 50 HP and above
- Application: demolition debris, heavy rock, scrap metal, dense brush
- Dual hydraulic clamps
- Heavier construction than HD Series 2
- Flat face couplers included
- Compatible with standard SSQA skid steer quick attach mounts
- Typical weight: 550 lbs
- 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-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
About Blue Diamond in Canada
Blue Diamond Attachments manufactures in the USA and distributes widely into Canada. Known for heavy-duty construction and a broad catalog, Blue Diamond is a go-to brand for contractors who want North American-made quality.
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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