Berlon 72-Inch Root Grapple🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
Berlon's 72-inch root grapple weighs 770 lbs and handles brush clearing, acreage cleanup, and root ball removal. American-manufactured and available through Canadian dealers including Langner Equipment at approximately $4,990 CAD. The 72-inch model is sized for 50–75 HP machines on mid-frame skid steers. Berlon root grapples are a staple in the Canadian commercial attachment market.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Langner Equipment and other Berlon dealers. The 72-inch model is approximately $4,990 CAD.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Operating weight: 770 lbs
- Application: brush clearing, root balls, acreage cleanup
- Compatible with 50–75 HP machines
- Dual hydraulic cylinders
- SSQA universal quick attach
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You clear brush, saplings, slash, and debris that a bucket can't grip
- You work on land clearing, right-of-way maintenance, or post-harvest cleanup
⛔ Skip if…
- You move dense solid loads like rock, sand, or gravel — a grapple loses material through the tines
- Your primary task is loading trucks — a GP bucket is faster for dense material
🔍 Also consider…
- Industrial grapple if you also handle large rocks or demolition debris
- Stump grinder if stump removal is part of the job
🔧 Machine Compatibility
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 Berlon in Canada
Berlon Industries builds attachments in Alberta, making them one of the few truly Prairie-made brands. Berlon products are engineered for Canadian conditions with local dealer support across Western Canada.
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
⚠ Safety NoteConnect hydraulic lines before mounting to machine where possible
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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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/grapples/berlon-root-grapple-72/