Loflin Fabrication Skid Steer Root Grapple
The Loflin Fabrication Skid Steer Root Grapple is a commercial-grade heavy-duty attachment engineered by Loflin Fabrication for maximum job-site efficiency. Features universal SSQA quick-attach compatibility, high-tensile steel construction, and FREE freight liftgate delivery nationwide.
Commercial Equipment Overview & Detailed Features
Engineered for high-demand commercial operations, job-site efficiency, and universal equipment compatibility.
High-Efficiency Debris Management: Versatile Land Clearing Solutions
The Loflin Fabrication Root Grapple is the definitive choice for professional land clearing, site preparation, and storm cleanup. Featuring dual independent hydraulic grapple arms, this attachment is engineered to grab, lift, and transport heavy roots, rocks, brush, and bulky site debris with ease. Its open-tine design allows soil to sift through, ensuring you only remove what’s necessary while leaving valuable topsoil behind. With five distinct duty-rating tiers, there is a Loflin Root Grapple perfectly matched to your machine’s horsepower and the intensity of your job.
Tiered Performance Options
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Medium Duty: Engineered for compact machines (50 HP and less). Lightweight yet robust, featuring 3/8” steel tines and a 34.25” opening width.
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Standard Duty: The versatile all-rounder for machines up to 75 HP. Provides 9,500 lbs of grappling force with 1/2” thick steel tines.
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Heavy Duty: Built for high-capacity machines up to 110 HP. Features 1/2” tines with reinforced 1” thick outside tines for maximum structural integrity.
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Monster: Maximum volume design with a massive 51” opening width. Features 3” round steel tubing and 4” x 4” square tubing reinforcements for extreme strength.
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Vertical: Specialized high-clearance design with a 54” opening width and 1.5” thick steel tines for specialized demolition and forestry tasks.
Key Features
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Dual Independent Grapples: Independent arms allow the attachment to securely clamp onto uneven or irregularly shaped loads.
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Soil-Sifting Tines: Spaced 8.5” to 9” apart (standard) to allow loose dirt to fall through while retaining bulky debris.
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Industrial Hydraulic Power: Equipped with two 2” x 10” covered cylinders and 1.25” pins for protected, high-force operation.
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Professional Grade Components: Comes "Job Site Ready" with Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers.
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Zero-Dig Design: Engineered to slide along the surface without digging in, avoiding underground damage and excess soil collection.
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Fully Greasable: All hinge points and top tine pins feature grease fittings for easy maintenance and a long service life.
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Reinforced Quick Attach: High-strength mounting plate compatible with all standard modern skid steers and track loaders.
Technical Specifications (by Type)
| Feature | Medium Duty | Standard Duty | Heavy Duty | Monster | Vertical |
| Max Horsepower | 50 HP | 75 HP | 110 HP | 75 HP | N/A |
| Tine Thickness | 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/2" (1" outside) | 1/2" | 1.5" |
| Opening Width | 34.25" | 34.5" | 33.25" | 51" | 54" |
| Height | 34.2" | 34.6" | 34.4" | 51" | 54.1" |
| Depth | 26" | 41.4" | 39.5" | 35.9" | 25.4" |
Manufactured with heavy-gauge American steel designed to withstand extreme job-site breakout forces and daily abuse.
Fully compatible with all standard skid steers & compact track loaders (Bobcat, Cat, Kubota, John Deere, Case, etc.).
Includes 100% FREE freight delivery with liftgate unload service directly to your commercial address or job site.