HLA 84-Inch 4-in-1 Grapple Bucket
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Overview
HLA's 84-inch 4-in-1 grapple bucket is the larger size in their grapple bucket line, priced at approximately $5,690 CAD through Langner Equipment including bolt-on edge, hoses, and couplers. Suited for large-frame machines that need one attachment to do bucket work, grapple clamping, and grading in mixed applications. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by Horst Welding (Listowel, ON). Available through HLA dealers and Langner Equipment at approximately $5,690 CAD including hoses and couplers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 84 inches (also 72")
- Type: 4-in-1 grapple bucket
- Includes bolt-on cutting edge, hoses, and couplers
- Functions: dig, dump, clamp, grade
- Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding
- SSQA skid steer quick attach
- Typical weight: 600–780 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 HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
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/hla-4in1-grapple-bucket-84/
