Werk-Brau 66 Inch Grapple Bucket
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Overview
The 66-inch-inch grapple handles logs, brush, rocks, scrap, and demolition debris on Canadian worksites. Werk-Brau (Ohio) builds OEM-quality attachments available through Canadian dealers, with a strong track record on Canadian construction sites. Hydraulic tines close from the cab, securing irregular loads that would slide from a bucket. An essential attachment for land clearing, site cleanup, and recycling operations. Available through Werk-Brau dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available through Werk-Brau dealers in Canada.
Key Facts
- Brand: Werk-Brau
- Working width: 66 inches
- Type: hydraulic grapple bucket
- Drive: hydraulic top claw
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: demolition, brush, irregular material
- Typical weight: 500–650 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM (standard flow) for open/close cylinders
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You need more versatility than a bucket — grab, hold, and move irregular loads
- You clear brush, debris, or demolition material where a bucket loses control of the load
⛔ Skip if…
- Dense, uniform material (gravel, sand, soil) is better handled by a GP bucket with more capacity per cycle
- The grapple weight would push you near your machine's ROC limit with this load type
🔍 Also consider…
- GP bucket for high-volume dense material work
- Root grapple for brush-heavy clearing jobs
🔧 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 Werk-Brau in Canada
Werk-Brau is a well-established US manufacturer with decades of experience building excavator and skid steer attachments. Their products reach Canadian buyers through a solid dealer and distributor network.
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
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