Werk-Brau Skid Steer Root Grapple
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Overview
Werk-Brau's root grapple is a multi-tine hydraulic attachment for grabbing brush, roots, and demolition debris. Built to Werk-Brau's heavy-gauge standards for reliable performance on Canadian land clearing and site cleanup projects. The wide tine spacing handles loose brush effectively. Available through Werk-Brau dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available through Werk-Brau dealers in Canada.
Key Facts
- Brand: Werk-Brau
- Type: hydraulic root grapple
- Tine style: wide multi-tine
- Drive: hydraulic cylinders
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: brush, roots, demolition debris handling
- Typical weight: 550 lbs
- 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-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
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
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/grapples/werk-brau-root-grapple/
