Virnig V60 Root Grapple 78-Inch Combo for Skid Steers
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Overview
Virnig's V60 series provides multiple grapple configurations for skid steers in the 74–86 inch width range. The 78/80-inch width options fill a useful gap between the standard 72 and 84-inch models. Virnig's precision engineering and Grade 80 plate construction deliver reliable performance in the Canadian land clearing and acreage cleanup market. Available through Canadian Virnig dealers.
Canada Availability
Virnig ships to Canada and has Canadian dealer coverage.
Key Facts
- Width range: approximately 80 inches overall
- Grade 80 plate tines (80,000 PSI minimum yield strength)
- Dual hydraulic cylinders
- Application: land clearing, brush removal, acreage cleanup
- Recommended loader capacity: greater than 2,400 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
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/grapples/virnig-v60-rrg78-2-grapple/
