Virnig V60 RRG78 Root Rake Grapple for Skid Steers🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
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Overview
The Virnig V60 RRG78 is a 80.5-inch overall width root rake grapple for skid steers and compact track loaders, requiring a loader capacity of at least 2,400 lbs. This middle width in the V60 Root Rake Grapple lineup provides a balance between the 72 and 84-inch models, useful when job site access dictates a width under 84 inches but more coverage than the 72-inch provides. Seven cast pin-on teeth and hard stops in the open and closed position are standard across the series.
Canada Availability
Virnig ships to Canada and has Canadian dealer coverage. Available through dealers including Ripping It Outdoors.
Key Facts
- Model: RRG78
- Overall width: 80.5 inches
- Height: 38.3 inches overall / 29.7 inches bucket
- Overall depth: 31.6 inches
- Number of teeth: 7
- Space between teeth: 10.8 inches
- Grapple jaw opening: 53.7 inches
- Cylinder bore/stroke: 2.5" / 8.375"
- Weight: approximately 1,230 lbs
- Recommended loader capacity: greater than 2,400 lbs
- Hard stops protect cylinders when back dragging
- 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
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-v60-rrg78-grapple/
