Erskine Attachments Skid Steer Root Grapple
Overview
Erskine Attachments produces a root grapple for skid steers, designed for land clearing, brush piling, and root removal. Erskine's root grapple features wide multi-tine design for grabbing brush, roots, and slash efficiently. Built for Canadian conditions with heavy-gauge tines and robust hydraulic cylinders. Available through Erskine's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Best for: land clearing, brush piling, root removal
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket
Key Facts
- Brand: Erskine Attachments
- Type: hydraulic root grapple
- Tine style: wide multi-tine
- Drive: hydraulic cylinders
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: land clearing, brush piling, root removal
- Typical weight: 550 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You clear brush, saplings, slash, and debris that a bucket can't grip
- You work on land clearing, right-of-way maintenance, or post-harvest cleanup
Skip if
- You move dense solid loads like rock, sand, or gravel — a grapple loses material through the tines
- Your primary task is loading trucks — a GP bucket is faster for dense material
Also consider
- Industrial grapple if you also handle large rocks or demolition debris
- Stump grinder if stump removal is part of the job
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 Erskine Attachments in Canada
Erskine is a US attachment brand with Canadian dealer coverage, known particularly for augers, soil conditioners, and specialty attachments. Erskine products are available at equipment dealers across Canada and are respected for quality build and reliable performance.
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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