Blue Diamond Severe Duty 78-Inch Root Grapple
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Overview
The 78-inch Severe Duty Root Grapple from Blue Diamond is built for large-frame skid steers that need maximum reach and clamping strength on demanding clearing jobs. The wide jaw captures big brush bundles and large root systems in fewer passes. No-pinch hose routing protects hydraulic lines from damage in tangled brush. Available through Blue Diamond dealers across Canada.
Canada Availability
Blue Diamond has dealer coverage across all Canadian provinces.
Key Facts
- Working width: 78 inches
- Weight: 903 lbs
- Opens to: 34 inches
- Depth: 35 inches
- Tine material: 1/2" solid one-piece steel
- Hose routing: no-pinch design
- Clamping: reinforced dual independent top clamps
- Universal SSQA skid steer mount
- Part number: 106460
- 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 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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