John Deere Worksite Pro GR72B Rock GrapplePremium
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Overview
The GR72B is a 72-inch rock grapple in John Deere's Worksite Pro line — built for land clearing, jobsite cleanup, and brush removal where the material is too loose or irregular for a bucket. Weld-in serrated cutting edges on both the bucket and the grapple arm help the unit grip stone, root balls, and demolition debris. High grapple forces give it the closing power needed for dense material loads. At 72 inches, it works well on mid-size to large-frame machines. Available in Canada through Brandt. Note: the GR72B is a rock grapple (heavy closed bucket style) — if you need a root grapple with wide tine spacing for sorting material, look at the HG series.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Brandt / John Deere Worksite Pro — dealer locations in BC, AB, SK, MB, and ON.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: rock grapple (closed bucket with hinged grapple arm)
- Weld-in serrated cutting edges for gripping stone and debris
- High grapple closing force
- Application: land clearing, jobsite cleanup, brush removal, rock and demolition debris
- SSQA (universal quick attach) mount
- Compatible with mid-size to large-frame John Deere skid steers and CTLs
- Typical weight: 500–650 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You handle large boulders, rip-rap, or irregular rock that a bucket can't safely grip
- You work in quarrying, shoreline work, or heavy land clearing
⛔ Skip if…
- Your rock is small and uniform — a rock bucket moves volume faster
- You need to sort debris — a grapple with fingers works better for mixed piles
🔍 Also consider…
- Industrial grapple for mixed debris with some rock
- Rock bucket if you're loading and moving more than sorting
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with compact track loaders and large-frame skid steers (S750+ class). Verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering.
About John Deere in Canada
John Deere attachments are available through an extensive Canadian dealer network, ensuring local service, parts availability, and warranty support coast to coast. Designed to pair with JD machines but compatible with any skid steer via universal quick attach.
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/john-deere-gr72b-rock-grapple/
