Gehl Skid Steer Grapple Bucket
Overview
The wide-inch grapple handles logs, brush, rocks, scrap, and demolition debris on Canadian worksites. Gehl attachments are available through Canadian equipment dealers and distributors. Hydraulic tines close from the cab, securing irregular loads that would slide from a bucket. An essential attachment for land clearing, site cleanup, and recycling operations. Available through Gehl (Manitou Group) dealers across Canada.
Canada Availability
Best for: brush, demolition, irregular material handling
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket
Key Facts
- Brand: Gehl (Manitou Group)
- Type: hydraulic grapple bucket
- Drive: hydraulic top claw
- Mount: Gehl quick attach (SSQA compatible)
- Application: brush, demolition, irregular material handling
- 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
Designed for Gehl machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Gehl in Canada
Gehl is a US equipment and attachment manufacturer with Canadian dealer coverage. Gehl attachments are designed to pair with their skid steer line but are compatible with other machines. Gehl dealers are present in most Canadian provinces and can support both machine and attachment service.
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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