Blue Diamond Heavy Duty 66-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers
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Overview
The Blue Diamond Heavy Duty Grapple Bucket (66-inch, part 106086) is a slightly wider variant of the HD Series 2 dual-clamp grapple bucket, offering 11.07 cubic feet of capacity for machines up to 65 HP. The 66-inch width suits mid-to-large frame skid steers and CTLs where the 60-inch feels limiting but a full 72-inch grapple exceeds the machine's rated operating capacity. Blue Diamond's HD Series 2 includes reinforced cylinder covers and greaseable pivot pins for extended field life.
Canada Availability
Blue Diamond Attachments ships to Canada and has Canadian dealer coverage. Also available through select Canadian equipment dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 66 inches
- Capacity: 11.07 cu. ft.
- Weight: 700 lbs
- Rated for machines up to 65 HP or 2,500 lbs lift capacity
- Dual independent hydraulic clamps
- Maximum grapple opening: 32 inches
- Top tine thickness: 1/2 inch
- Maximum hydraulic pressure: 2,500 PSI
- Punched edge for bolt-on cutting edges
- Reinforced cylinder covers
- Flat face couplers included
- Greaseable 1" pivot pins
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You need more versatility than a bucket — grab, hold, and move irregular loads
- You clear brush, debris, or demolition material where a bucket loses control of the load
⛔ Skip if…
- Dense, uniform material (gravel, sand, soil) is better handled by a GP bucket with more capacity per cycle
- The grapple weight would push you near your machine's ROC limit with this load type
🔍 Also consider…
- GP bucket for high-volume dense material work
- Root grapple for brush-heavy clearing jobs
🔧 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 Blue Diamond in Canada
Blue Diamond Attachments manufactures in the USA and distributes widely into Canada. Known for heavy-duty construction and a broad catalog, Blue Diamond is a go-to brand for contractors who want North American-made quality.
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
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