Virnig V60 48-Inch Log Grapple for Skid Steers🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
The Virnig V60 48-inch log grapple handles logs, brush, and debris on forestry, land clearing, and farm sites. Dual hydraulic cylinders clamp material securely for sorting, stacking, and loading. The 48-inch jaw works well on compact to mid-frame skid steers in tighter work areas and bush. Fits most skid steer brands via universal SSQA mount with standard hydraulic flow. A practical narrower option for sites where a wider grapple would be difficult to maneuver. Built in Minnesota and available in Canada through Virnig's dealer network.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Virnig's Canadian dealer network.
Key Facts
- Working width: 48 inches
- Type: log grapple
- Drive: hydraulic
- Application: log sorting, forestry, debris handling
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Typical weight: 400–500 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
✅ Specs sourced from virnig.com · Last verified: March 2026
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You move mixed demolition debris, large rocks, and heavy loads that need a closed floor
- You sort materials on-site between loads
⛔ Skip if…
- Your primary use is brush and slash cleanup — a root grapple's open tines handle that better
- The added weight pushes near your machine's ROC limit for lighter machines
🔍 Also consider…
- Root grapple for lighter brush and debris work
- 4-in-1 bucket if you need both clamshell and flat-floor functionality
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compact size fits small-frame machines (S70–S185 class) as well as mid and large-frame loaders. Universal SSQA mount works with all major brands.
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-v60-log-grapple-48/
