Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple (45-75 HP) | Skid Steer Brush & Log Attachment

DESCRIPTION 10/26 Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple | 45–75 HP Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Root Grapple Attachment for Land Clearing, Brush Removal, Logs & Storm Cleanup Clear land faster, move heavy debris with confidence, and maximize jobsite efficiency with the Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple for Skid Steers. Engineered specifically for 45–75 HP skid steer loaders and compatible compact track loaders, this rugged hydraulic root grapple delivers the commercial-grade strength, gripping power, and durability needed for demanding land clearing, forestry, landscaping, and property maintenance applications. Available in seven widths from 60 to 84 inches, the Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple is the ideal solution for contractors, farmers, landscapers, and property owners who need dependable material handling performance without adding the restrictive, unnecessary weight of an extreme-duty grapple to their loader. Featuring 1/2-inch thick high-tensile steel tines, a reinforced 3" × 3" tubular steel frame, and dual 2" × 10" hydraulic cylinders, this heavy-duty skid steer grapple securely grabs, lifts, and transports logs, brush, roots, branches, and bulky demolition debris. Its open-bottom design features 8-inch tine spacing, allowing loose dirt, rocks, and smaller material to sift through while retaining larger debris. This makes the attachment exceptionally effective for clearing overgrown properties, removing storm-damaged trees, and preparing raw land for construction or agricultural use. Move more material. Reduce manual labor. Finish land clearing jobs faster. Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple Features & Benefits Designed for 45–75 HP Skid Steers: Engineered to optimize the hydraulic flow and lifting capacity of mid-to-large sized skid steer loaders and compact track loaders. Seven Available Widths: Choose from 60", 63", 66", 72", 78", 81", and 84" models to perfectly match your machine's track width and job requirements. Heavy-Duty 1/2" Steel Tines: Laser-cut steel tines provide superior structural integrity when lifting heavy logs, deep roots, thick brush, and construction debris. Reinforced 3" × 3" Tubular Steel Frame: Cross-braced structural steel delivers maximum skeletal strength for demanding, high-impact jobsite conditions. Dual 2" × 10" Hydraulic Cylinders: Deliver massive, consistent clamping force to securely grip irregular materials and prevent shifting during transport. 8" Tine Spacing: Sifts loose soil and small debris back onto the ground, minimizing payload weight and reducing dirt displacement. 35" Open Tine Height: High-clearance grapple opening easily swallows bulky brush piles, large-diameter logs, and scattered storm debris. 38" Grapple Depth: Expansive bottom footprint accommodates massive volume loads of roots, vegetation, and loose materials. Optional Cylinder Rod Covers: Guard exposed hydraulic cylinder rods against puncture and impact damage from jagged branches or rocks. Optional Spacer Tines: Available on select models to temporarily close the gap for handling smaller, fractured debris. Commercial Steel Construction: Built for continuous, multi-season use across punishing agricultural, landscaping, forestry, and construction environments. Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Root Grapple Built for Tough Land Clearing Jobs When clearing land, removing fallen trees, or cleaning up storm debris, a standard skid steer bucket cannot safely or securely handle bulky, irregularly shaped materials. The Spider Attachments Hydraulic Root Grapple solves this problem by functioning as a high-capacity mechanical claw designed to grab, lift, and transport these materials with complete operator control. The high-pressure hydraulic grapple system clamps down aggressively on logs, branches, roots, and debris, keeping the load locked tight during rapid transit over rough terrain. This smart mechanical design allows equipment operators to collect and move bulky loads without repeatedly repositioning the attachment or relying on ground crews for manual handling. Benefits of a Hydraulic Skid Steer Root Grapple Securely grip large logs, logs, thick branches, and massive brush piles. Uproot and move stubborn trees and tangled, embedded root systems. Collect storm debris and fallen limbs safely after severe weather events. Separate dirt from roots and vegetation to keep topsoil on site. Efficiently load trailers, dump trucks, and industrial debris containers. Minimize manual cleanup and back-breaking material handling. Drastically improve productivity during commercial land clearing projects. For professional excavation contractors and large-acreage property owners, integrating a hydraulic root grapple attachment into your fleet significantly slashes the cycle times required to clear and clean up a jobsite. Reinforced 3" × 3" Steel Frame for Long-Term Durability The foundational backbone of the Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple is a rugged 3-inch × 3-inch tubular steel frame engineered specifically to withstand violent torsional twisting and heavy structural loading. This reinforced frame construction provides the uncompromising rigid support needed when gripping and transporting heavy brush, logs, and dense concrete debris. Combined with the 1/2-inch thick steel tines and hydraulic gripping power, the frame ensures dependable performance in punishing field conditions. The result is a highly durable skid steer grapple designed for operators who require commercial-grade strength and reliability without the penalty of moving to a sluggish, over-weighted extreme-duty attachment. 1/2-Inch Steel Tines with 8-Inch Spacing This heavy-duty root grapple features premium 1/2-inch thick steel tines spaced exactly 8 inches apart, forming an engineered open-bottom design that effortlessly separates loose dirt from your target payload. When collecting roots, branches, brush, and structural debris, fine topsoil falls back through the tines instead of being hauled away. This critical feature reduces unnecessary payload weight, saves your machine's fuel, protects your land's grade, and drastically improves cleanup efficiency. Ideal Applications for the Open-Tine Design: Root and stump debris removal Brush pile cleanup & management Land clearing and site preparation Forestry debris collection Agricultural property & fence line maintenance Storm damage and disaster cleanup Note: Optional spacer tines are available on select models for operators who require a narrower tine profile to handle fractured debris or smaller materials. Hydraulic Clamping Power for Logs, Brush & Debris The Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple comes fully equipped with heavy-duty 2" × 10" hydraulic cylinders designed to deliver continuous, non-fading clamping performance. The independent hydraulic grapple arms secure irregular materials tightly against the heavy lower tines, giving operators total control when transporting or overhead-loading tall debris piles. Perfect for Mastering: Large tree branches and canopy sections Fallen logs and trunk segments Uprooted stump systems Tangled brush piles Storm-damaged vegetation Bulky construction debris To maximize uptime, optional hydraulic cylinder rod covers are available to shield exposed cylinder components when operating inside abrasive environments filled with rocks, flying concrete, and jagged metal. 35-Inch Grapple Opening for Bulky Material Featuring a massive 35-inch open tine height and a 38-inch grapple depth, the Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple offers an ultra-wide throat capacity for collecting voluminous materials. This oversized grapple opening makes it simple to scoop up rolling brush piles, stacked logs, and jagged root balls that are impossible to manage with a conventional skid steer bucket. The combination of a generous volumetric footprint, reinforced steel tines, and high-pressure hydraulic gripping force allows operators to move maximum yardage per cycle while maintaining full load control. Applications for the Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple Land Clearing & Site Prep: Remove roots, branches, brush, and dense vegetation to prep sites for construction, landscaping, or agricultural development. Storm Damage Cleanup: Collect fallen trees, broken limbs, and scattered debris rapidly, slashing manual labor requirements. Forestry & Logging: Move logs, branches, and forestry slash during woodland thinning, timber harvesting, and vegetation management. Agricultural Maintenance: Clear overgrown fence lines, remove invasive brush, manage fallen pasture trees, and keep farmland clear. Commercial Landscaping: Easily transport massive brush piles, landscape logs, root structures, and bulky ground debris. Construction & Demolition: Grab, lift, and transport bulky debris, scrap timber, masonry, and other compatible jobsite waste. Heavy Duty Root Grapple vs. Extreme Duty Root Grapple Choosing between a heavy-duty and an extreme-duty skid steer root grapple depends entirely on your carrier machine's specs and your daily workload. The Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple is precision-built for 45–75 HP skid steers, offering the perfect sweet spot of elite structural strength, long-term durability, and a highly manageable attachment weight that preserves your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC). Conversely, an extreme-duty root grapple is custom-engineered for high-flow, high-horsepower industrial machines tackling continuous rock quarrying or extreme demolition where weight penalties are non-factors. For the vast majority of landscaping contractors, commercial farmers, and property maintenance professionals, the Heavy Duty model offers the best balance of agility and raw power. DEALER: LEC WEB STORE SPECS Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapple Specifications Model & Size Matrix Model / SKU Width Weight HP Rating Hydraulic Cylinders SP-RTG60 60" 680 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" SP-RTG63 63" 715 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" SP-RTG66 66" 745 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" SP-RTG72 72" 795 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" SP-RTG78 78" 840 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" SP-RTG81 81" 875 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" SP-RTG84 84" 910 lbs 45–75 HP Dual 2" × 10" Engineering Specifications (All Models) Top Grapple Tine Thickness: 1/2" High-Tensile Steel Bottom Tine Thickness: 1/2" High-Tensile Steel Tine Spacing: 8" Clear Sifting Width Main Frame Structure: 3" × 3" Reinforced Tubular Steel Grapple Open Height: 35" Throat Clearance Grapple Depth: 38" Basket Depth Optional Protection: Bolt-On Cylinder Rod Covers Available Optional Customization: Drop-In Spacer Tines Available Recommended Carrier Horsepower: 45–75 HP Specifications are based on the latest engineering metrics from Spider Attachments. Always verify your skid steer loader's rated operating capacity and auxiliary hydraulic flow rates prior to ordering. BIG DAVE Frequently Asked Questions – Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Root Grapples What is a skid steer root grapple best used for? A skid steer root grapple is an open-bottom hydraulic attachment built to scoop, clamp, and carry bulky materials like logs, branches, loose brush, uprooted stumps, and demolition waste. Its open design ensures that loose soil falls through the tines instead of overloading your skid steer. What size machine do I need to run this root grapple? This heavy-duty grapple is engineered for skid steer loaders and compact track loaders ranging from 45 to 75 horsepower. Operators should verify hydraulic compatibility, machine lifting capacity, and attachment weight before use. Can I use this root grapple on a compact track loader (CTL)? Yes. This attachment is fully compatible with compact track loaders equipped with standard universal quick-attach systems and standard flow auxiliary hydraulic couplers. What is the advantage of 8-inch tine spacing? The wide 8-inch spacing provides excellent visibility from the cab and allows maximum dirt separation. This ensures you only carry the brush and debris you want to discard, preventing topsoil erosion and keeping your loads lightweight. Are hydraulic cylinder rod covers necessary? While not required for standard operations, optional cylinder rod covers are highly recommended for forestry, land clearing, and demolition work where falling tree limbs or jagged debris could scratch or puncture exposed hydraulic cylinder rods. What is the difference between a root grapple and a rock grapple? A root grapple features a deeper throat and wider tine spacing (8 inches) optimized for grabbing, clamping, and packing large volumes of light, bulky debris like brush and logs. A rock grapple features tight tine spacing (typically 2-3 inches) and integrated cutting edges designed for digging up and screening rocks and heavy concrete out of loose dirt.