Berlon 84-Inch Skeleton Rock Grapple
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Overview
Berlon's 84-inch skeleton rock grapple weighs 1,343 lbs and is one of the heavier-built open grapples for large-frame skid steers. The wide-tine skeleton design handles boulders, rubble, and mixed demolition material while letting soil and fine material fall through. Available through Langner Equipment in Canada at approximately $6,900 CAD.
Canada Availability
Available through Langner Equipment in Canada at approximately $6,900 CAD.
Key Facts
- Working width: 84 inches
- Operating weight: 1,343 lbs
- Type: skeleton / open rock grapple
- Application: rock, demolition, large-frame 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 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
🔧 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
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/grapples/berlon-skeleton-rock-grapple-84/
