Virnig V50 STG66 Skeleton Tine Grapple for Skid Steers🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
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Overview
The Virnig V50 STG66 is a 68-inch overall width skeleton tine grapple for skid steers requiring a minimum 1,500 lb loader capacity — the compact end of Virnig's V50 grapple series. At 910 lbs, it's the lightest model in the series and suited to smaller-frame machines. Serrated dual tines grip material reliably while a 36.4-inch jaw opening handles most debris and log sizes. Available through Canadian Virnig dealers.
Canada Availability
Virnig ships to Canada and has Canadian dealer coverage.
Key Facts
- Model: STG66
- Overall width: 68 inches
- Overall depth: 36.5 inches
- Tine spacing: 9.5 inches
- Grapple jaw opening: 36.4 inches
- Tine tip type: serrated
- Cylinders: dual
- Weight: approximately 910 lbs
- Recommended loader capacity: greater than 1,500 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 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 Virnig in Canada
Virnig Manufacturing is a Minnesota-based producer known for consistent build quality and a wide model range. Their attachments ship to Canadian dealers regularly and are a common sight on Western and Prairie 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
How to Connect
- Mount using same Bob-Tach process as buckets
- Connect hydraulic couplers (depressurized — release aux hydraulics first)
- Verify open/close direction at idle before working
- Test grapple open/close 3× before lifting any load
⚠ Safety NoteConnect hydraulic lines before mounting to machine where possible
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/grapples/virnig-v50-stg66-grapple/
