Conterra 72-Inch Bucket Grapple for Skid Steers
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Overview
Conterra Industries' 72-inch bucket grapple combines a solid bucket base with top-mounted hydraulic tines for gripping irregular loads. This hybrid design handles both loose material and chunky debris — moving between bucket mode and grapple mode without an attachment change. Conterra's Canadian manufacture means these are built for Canadian working conditions. Available through Conterra's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Conterra Industries. Canadian-made attachment manufacturer.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: bucket grapple (solid bucket + hydraulic tines)
- Manufacturer: Conterra Industries (Canadian)
- Application: mixed material handling, land clearing, demolition
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Typical weight: 500–650 lbs
- 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 Conterra in Canada
Conterra is a Canadian-based attachment company with products designed for Canadian conditions. Their attachment lineup covers several skid steer categories and they have Canadian dealer support, making them a practical choice for contractors looking for domestic availability.
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/conterra-bucket-grapple-72/
