Blue Diamond 96-Inch Root Grapple for Skid Steers
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Overview
Blue Diamond's 96-inch root grapple is their widest standard tine grapple, designed for the most demanding land clearing operations on large full-size skid steers. The 8-foot width moves maximum brush, root, and debris volume per pass on large-scale clearing projects. Used by Canadian forestry contractors, municipalities, and large-scale agricultural operations. Available through Blue Diamond's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Blue Diamond Attachments authorized dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 96 inches (8 feet)
- Type: root grapple with tines
- Application: large-scale land clearing, forestry support, debris management
- Drive: hydraulic
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Typical weight: 750–950 lbs
- 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
Wide attachment — verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering. Best suited to large-frame machines (S750+ class or equivalent CTL).
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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