HLA Skid Steer Hay Grapple
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Overview
HLA Attachments' hay grapple is designed for moving square and round bales on Canadian farms. Ontario-manufactured with smooth wide tines that grip bales without puncturing them. Widely used by Prairie grain farmers and hay producers who move large volumes of bales during harvest and feeding. Available through GLC Equipment and HLA's Western Canada dealer network.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by HLA Attachments (Ontario). Available through GLC Equipment and HLA dealers.
Key Facts
- Brand: HLA Attachments
- Type: hydraulic hay/bale grapple
- Tine style: smooth wide tines for bale protection
- Drive: hydraulic cylinder
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: round and square bale handling, Prairie agriculture
- Typical weight: 550 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You move mixed demolition debris, large rocks, and heavy loads that need a closed floor
- You sort materials on-site between loads
⛔ Skip if…
- Your primary use is brush and slash cleanup — a root grapple's open tines handle that better
- The added weight pushes near your machine's ROC limit for lighter machines
🔍 Also consider…
- Root grapple for lighter brush and debris work
- 4-in-1 bucket if you need both clamshell and flat-floor functionality
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
About HLA Attachments 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-hay-grapple/
