Virnig V50 STG72 Skeleton Tine Grapple for Skid Steers
Overview
The Virnig V50 STG72 is a 74-inch overall width skeleton tine grapple for skid steers and compact track loaders requiring a minimum 1,500 lb loader capacity. The skeleton tine design uses serrated dual tines spaced 8.4 inches apart — broader spacing than the Root Rake Grapple, making it well suited to handling larger debris, logs, and brush piles quickly. At 950 lbs, it's lighter than the V60 Root Rake Grapple, giving it an advantage on lower-capacity machines.
Canada Availability
Compare with: Berlon 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket
Key Facts
- Model: STG72
- Overall width: 74 inches
- Overall depth: 36.5 inches
- Height: 21.1 inches
- Number of tines: 2 (dual jaw)
- Space between tines: 8.4 inches
- Tine tip type: serrated
- Grapple jaw opening: 36.4 inches
- Cylinder rod/bore: 1.25" / 2.0"
- Weight: approximately 950 lbs
- Recommended loader capacity: greater than 1,500 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 to large-frame machines (S450–S750 class) are the best fit for this width.
About Virnig in Canada
Virnig Manufacturing is a Minnesota-based producer known for consistent build quality and a wide model range. Their attachments ship to Canadian dealers regularly and are a common sight on Western and Prairie job sites.
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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