Virnig V50 STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple for Skid Steers
Overview
The Virnig V50 STG78 is an 80-inch overall width skeleton tine grapple in Virnig's V50 series. It weighs 990 lbs and suits skid steers with a minimum 1,500 lb loader capacity. The STG78 fills the gap between the compact STG72 and wider STG84 models — useful when job conditions require a slightly wider grab than 74 inches but the machine's operating capacity constrains moving up to the heavier LCG72 in the V60 series.
Canada Availability
Compare with: Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 78 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon 84-Inch Heavy-Duty Root Grapple
Key Facts
- Model: STG78
- Overall width: 80 inches
- Overall depth: 36.5 inches
- Tine spacing: 8.7 inches
- Grapple jaw opening: 36.4 inches
- Tine tip type: serrated
- Cylinders: dual
- Weight: approximately 990 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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