Virnig V50 STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple for Skid Steers
Overview
The Virnig V50 STG78 is an 80-inch overall width skeleton tine grapple in Virnig's V50 series. It weighs 990 lbs and suits skid steers with a minimum 1,500 lb loader capacity. The STG78 fills the gap between the compact STG72 and wider STG84 models — useful when job conditions require a slightly wider grab than 74 inches but the machine's operating capacity constrains moving up to the heavier LCG72 in the V60 series.
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Compare with: Berlon Industries 66 Inch Grapple Bucket · Berlon Industries 72-Inch Grapple Bucket for Skid Steers
Key Facts
- Model: STG78
- Overall width: 80 inches
- Overall depth: 36.5 inches
- Tine spacing: 8.7 inches
- Grapple jaw opening: 36.4 inches
- Tine tip type: serrated
- Cylinders: dual
- Weight: approximately 990 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
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.
✅ Last checked: March 2026