John Deere Worksite Pro GS78 Scrap GrapplePremium
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Overview
The GS78 is a purpose-built scrap grapple — not to be confused with the tine-style GU utility models. Clamshell design with solid curved tines grabs dense, heavy material that would bend or lose out through open utility tines. Built for scrap yards, foundries, and demolition work where you're picking up heavy scrap metal, rebar, pipe, or loose aggregate. At 78 inches wide it handles large piles efficiently. This is the right choice when the job is pure metal or heavy bulk material, not brush or mixed organic debris. Requires one auxiliary hydraulic circuit.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Brandt / John Deere Worksite Pro — dealer locations in BC, AB, SK, MB, and ON.
Key Facts
- Working width: 78 inches (198 cm)
- Style: scrap grapple — clamshell with solid curved tines
- Solid tine design retains heavy dense material; no fall-through
- Hydraulic clam operation
- Requires one auxiliary hydraulic circuit
- Application: scrap yards, foundries, demolition — scrap metal, rebar, pipe, loose aggregate, heavy bulk material
- SSQA (universal skid steer quick attach) mount
- Compatible with John Deere skid steers, compact track loaders, and compact wheel loaders
- Typical weight: 600–780 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You clear brush, saplings, slash, and debris that a bucket can't grip
- You work on land clearing, right-of-way maintenance, or post-harvest cleanup
⛔ Skip if…
- You move dense solid loads like rock, sand, or gravel — a grapple loses material through the tines
- Your primary task is loading trucks — a GP bucket is faster for dense material
🔍 Also consider…
- Industrial grapple if you also handle large rocks or demolition debris
- Stump grinder if stump removal is part of the job
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Designed for John Deere machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
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-gs78-scrap-grapple/
