Berlon Attachments: Complete Canadian Buyer's Guide
Iowa-built grapples, pallet forks, and buckets for the mid-market contractor. Berlon has built a reputation for solid construction and competitive pricing — here's what Canadian operators need to know.
Based on published manufacturer specifications and Canadian dealer availability. Written to help Canadian operators and contractors find the right attachments. Not a dealer — verify specs and pricing before purchasing. Last reviewed: 2026-03-17 by Skid Steer Attachments Canada.
Berlon Industries is an Iowa-based attachment manufacturer with a product lineup focused on grapples, pallet forks, and buckets for skid steers and compact track loaders. The brand is positioned squarely in the mid-market: solid construction, competitive pricing, and a dealer network with Canadian presence. For operators who want a known North American brand with decent dealer support without paying OEM or premium-brand prices, Berlon is worth evaluating.
This guide covers Berlon's Canadian-relevant product range, quality assessment, and where to source their products in Canada.
Who Berlon Is — And Who They're For
Berlon targets the working contractor — landscapers, property maintenance companies, general contractors, and agricultural operators who need reliable attachments for daily commercial use. The brand doesn't compete on being the heaviest-built option (that's Werk-Brau or Paladin territory), nor on the lowest price (that's TMG Industrial or economy imports). They occupy the practical middle ground: better than economy, priced below premium.
Their grapple and fork lineup in particular has earned consistent positive reviews in the North American contractor community. Grapples and forks are relatively straightforward products where the mid-market tier performs well — the engineering isn't exotic, and Berlon's execution is reliable.
For Canadian buyers: Berlon has Canadian dealer presence, which means inventory is sometimes available domestically without cross-border shipping. Availability varies by region — western Canada and Ontario tend to have better coverage. Always confirm local inventory before comparing prices against cross-border alternatives.
Grapple Attachments
Grapples are Berlon's best-known product category. They produce root grapples, brush grapples, and combination grapple buckets for skid steer and CTL applications.
Root Grapples
Berlon's root grapple is designed for land clearing, stump removal, and brush handling. The tine construction is solid mid-market — properly sized for the typical land clearing and property cleanup work that most contractors do. The hydraulic cylinder is adequately protected, and the tine spacing works well for grabbing stumps, root balls, and debris piles. For this use case at this price point, the Berlon root grapple competes well against HLA's equivalent and other mid-market options.
Brush Grapples
Brush grapples have a wider jaw opening and denser tine spacing than root grapples, suited for handling loose brush, slash, and light woody debris. Berlon's brush grapple is a practical tool for cleanup work after tree felling or storm damage clearing.
Grapple Buckets
A grapple bucket combines a standard bucket with an upper grapple jaw, allowing the operator to both scoop material (like a bucket) and grip material (like a grapple). These are versatile attachments for mixed-use operations where operators need both digging and grasping capability from one tool. Berlon's grapple bucket is a popular choice for landscapers and property maintenance operators who don't want to carry a full second attachment.
Pallet Forks
Pallet forks are a core part of Berlon's lineup. Their fork frames and tines cover standard load ratings for typical skid steer material handling: palletized supplies, bundled lumber, bagged aggregate, and similar commercial loads.
Standard Pallet Forks
Berlon's standard fork frames are solid mid-market products. The tines are replaceable when worn, the frame construction is appropriate for the rated capacity, and the quick-attach interface is standard SSQA. For operators who regularly move palletized material on job sites or in yard environments, these are a practical, fairly-priced option.
Heavy-Duty Forks
The heavy-duty fork series steps up the tine thickness and frame capacity for operators moving heavier loads — precast concrete panels, steel structural members, or high-density palletized material. If your regular loads push the limits of standard forks, stepping to the HD series is the right call.
Fork capacity math: When selecting fork capacity, account for the total load, not just the product weight. A pallet of bagged concrete at 1,200 lbs plus the pallet, plus the fork frame weight itself, adds up. Use 80% of rated capacity as a working limit for safety and equipment longevity.
Bucket Attachments
Berlon makes general purpose and heavy-duty buckets for skid steers. The product lineup is less extensive than bucket specialists like Werk-Brau, but covers the common sizes and configurations. For operators who primarily need grapples or forks and want a matching bucket from the same brand, Berlon's bucket range serves the purpose.
Quality Assessment
| Product Line | Quality Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Root / brush grapples | Good mid-market | Core strength — competitive in class |
| Grapple buckets | Good mid-market | Popular for versatility |
| Pallet forks | Good mid-market | Solid construction, replaceable tines |
| GP buckets | Adequate mid-market | Not the core competency — bucket specialists have more range |
Where to Buy Berlon in Canada
Berlon has Canadian dealer presence primarily through construction and landscape equipment dealers. Coverage varies by region:
- Equipment dealers: Search for Berlon dealers in your province. Ontario, Alberta, and BC have the strongest dealer presence.
- Cross-border ordering: Some Canadian operators order directly from US dealers for items not stocked locally. Confirm landed cost (product + shipping + duties) before comparing to locally-stocked alternatives.
- Online: Some Canadian online equipment supply platforms list Berlon products. Verify the seller is stocking domestically versus drop-shipping from the US.
SkidSteerAttachments.ca is an independent information resource. We have no commercial relationship with Berlon Industries. Product descriptions are based on publicly available manufacturer information and Canadian operator community knowledge. Always verify specifications, pricing, and availability directly with a dealer before purchasing.