Paladin Attachments Skid Steer Rock Grapple
Overview
Paladin Attachments offers a rock grapple for skid steers through their Canadian dealer network. The rock grapple is designed for grabbing and moving boulders, large rocks, and heavy irregular material on construction and excavation sites. Paladin's robust tine and cylinder design handles rocky Canadian terrain. Available through Paladin dealers across Canada.
Canada Availability
Best for: boulder handling, rock clearing, excavation sites
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket
Key Facts
- Brand: Paladin Attachments
- Type: hydraulic rock grapple
- Tine style: heavy-duty rock-gripping tines
- Drive: hydraulic cylinders
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: boulder handling, rock clearing, excavation sites
- Typical weight: 550 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You handle large boulders, rip-rap, or irregular rock that a bucket can't safely grip
- You work in quarrying, shoreline work, or heavy land clearing
Skip if
- Your rock is small and uniform — a rock bucket moves volume faster
- You need to sort debris — a grapple with fingers works better for mixed piles
Also consider
- Industrial grapple for mixed debris with some rock
- Rock bucket if you're loading and moving more than sorting
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 Paladin Attachments in Canada
Paladin Attachments — now part of Epiroc — manufactures under multiple brands including Bradco, McMillen, and Sweepster. Their products are distributed across North America with Canadian dealers stocking common models.
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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