HLA SB72GR66 72-Inch Bucket with 66-Inch Grapple Skid Steer
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Overview
HLA's SB72GR66 combines a 72-inch standard bucket with a 66-inch grapple arm for combined scooping and clamping capability in one attachment. This combination is ideal for operators who need to move loose material like a bucket but also need to grab and clamp odd-shaped material or brush. Opens up to 70 inches. Made in Canada and available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian HLA dealers.
Canada Availability
Made in Canada by HLA Attachments (Horst Welding). Available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian HLA dealers.
Key Facts
- Model: SB72GR66
- Bucket width: 72 inches
- Grapple: 66 inches
- Opens to: 70 inches
- Cylinders: included
- Application: combined bucket/grapple for versatile material handling
- Made in Canada
- 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 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-sb72gr66-pt-grapple/
