Heavy Duty Vertical Grapple | Skid Steer Attachment | Hydraulic | 1-1/2" Independent Tines | 2" x 10" Cylinders | Quick Attach | 72"–84"

The Vertical Grapple from Loflin Manufacturing is one of those attachments that changes the way you work. Originally a must-have in the tree service industry, it's now become essential equipment for contractors, landscapers, demolition crews, and landowners across the country. This isn't just another grapple—it's a versatile workhorse that handles three critical jobs in a single pass, saving you time and eliminating the need to swap attachments mid-project.

What makes this vertical grapple so effective is its unique design. The independent tines work like a rake, allowing dirt and fine material to fall through while you grab onto logs, brush, rocks, demolition debris, or construction materials. You can rake away debris, keep it in a manageable pile, and move it around with ease. The round bottom bar gives you the perfect tool for backfill work, so you're not just clearing—you're finishing the job properly.

Forge Claw is proud to distribute this vertical grapple nationwide, and we've seen firsthand how it transforms job sites. Contractors tell us they're finishing projects faster, reducing labor costs, and handling more work with the same crew size. That's the kind of real-world performance that matters when you're running a business.

The tines are built from 1½-inch thick steel, which means they'll hold up to serious abuse. Whether you're loading logs at a timber site, clearing brush after storm cleanup, or separating building materials at a demolition job, these tines won't bend or break. They curve upward to slide across the land without damaging topsoil or snagging utility lines and cables—a critical feature if you're working on residential properties or near infrastructure.

Hydraulic cylinders operate independently, which gives you a major advantage when dealing with uneven or awkward loads. If one side is heavier than the other, the grapple adjusts automatically to keep everything secure. The cylinders are 2-inch by 10-inch units, providing plenty of clamping force without being oversized or slow. They're fully enclosed and protected, along with the hydraulic hoses, so you're not dealing with constant maintenance or replacement costs from job site damage.

Loflin Manufacturing designed this vertical grapple with serviceability in mind. All hinge points are fully greasable, and the pins are oversized at 1¼ inches, so you're not dealing with slop or wear in the pivot points. The reinforced quick attach plate is built to handle the stress of heavy loads day after day. When you need to perform maintenance, everything is accessible and straightforward—no special tools or complicated procedures.

This attachment comes equipped with Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers, which means it's job site ready right out of the crate. You're not hunting down adapters or dealing with mismatched components. Hook it up to your skid steer, connect the hydraulic lines, and you're working within minutes.

The opening width is 54 inches, giving you excellent capacity for larger loads. Tine spacing is set at 11¼ inches, which is ideal for most applications—wide enough to let dirt fall through, but tight enough to hold onto brush and debris. If your work requires custom spacing, Loflin Manufacturing can accommodate that as well. Forge Claw stocks the most popular sizes: 72-inch, 78-inch, and 84-inch widths, and custom sizes are available for specialized applications.

One of the biggest advantages of this vertical grapple is how much it reduces your project timeline. Instead of raking debris into piles with one attachment, then switching to forks or a bucket to move it, you're doing everything in one pass. That's fewer loader cycles, less fuel consumption, and more work completed per hour. When you're billing by the project rather than by the hour, that efficiency translates directly to higher profit margins.

The larger capacity also means you're making fewer trips. Whether you're loading a truck with logs or moving brush to a burn pile, you can grab more material in each cycle. Your operator stays productive, your machine stays moving, and your crew can focus on other tasks instead of waiting for cleanup.

This vertical grapple excels at separating dirt from rock, lumber, or building materials. If you're working on a demolition site and need to sort reusable materials from waste, the grapple lets you shake out dirt and fine debris while holding onto the valuable stuff. That's a huge time saver compared to hand-sorting or using a standard bucket.

For tree service professionals, this attachment is practically mandatory equipment. After taking down a tree, you can rake up branches and debris, load logs, and backfill the stump hole—all without changing attachments. That means you're finishing jobs faster and moving on to the next customer. In an industry where weather and daylight limit your working hours, that kind of efficiency is everything.

Landowners and ranch operators find this vertical grapple equally valuable. Clearing fence lines, removing downed trees, managing brush piles, and moving rocks are all tasks that come up regularly. Having one attachment that handles all of those jobs means you're not investing in multiple specialized tools or spending time swapping equipment.

The build quality is immediately obvious when you see this attachment in person. Loflin Manufacturing doesn't cut corners on materials or construction. The welds are clean and strong, the steel is thick where it needs to be, and the components are sourced from reliable suppliers. This is equipment that's built to last for years, not just a season or two.

Forge Claw stands behind every vertical grapple we sell with free nationwide shipping, so you're not paying extra to get this equipment delivered to your location. We also offer flexible financing options that make it easier to add this attachment to your fleet without straining your cash flow. Our team is here to answer questions, help you choose the right size, and ensure you're set up for success.

• Available widths: 72 inches, 78 inches, 84 inches (custom sizes available)
• Opening width: 54 inches
• Tine spacing: 11¼ inches (custom spacing available)
• Tine thickness: 1½ inches
• Hydraulic cylinders: 2 inches by 10 inches
• Pin size: 1¼ inches (oversized and greasable)
• Hoses and fittings: Parker brand (included)
• Mounting system: Reinforced universal quick attach plate
• Country of Origin: USA

• Independent Tines — The tines operate independently and curve upward to rake debris, allow dirt to fall through, and slide across terrain without damaging topsoil or catching on utility lines
• Heavy-Duty Construction — Built with 1½-inch thick steel tines that resist bending and breaking, even under heavy loads and daily abuse
• Independent Hydraulic Cylinders — Dual 2-inch by 10-inch cylinders operate independently to automatically adjust for uneven loads and maintain secure clamping force
• Fully Protected Hydraulics — Enclosed cylinders and hoses minimize damage from debris and reduce maintenance costs over the life of the attachment
• Greasable Pivot Points — All hinge points and oversized 1¼-inch pins are fully greasable for long-term durability and smooth operation
• Reinforced Quick Attach — Heavy-duty quick attach plate handles the stress of repeated loading and unloading cycles without failure
• Parker Brand Components — Comes equipped with Parker hoses, fittings, and couplers for reliable performance and job site readiness right out of the crate
• Round Bottom Bar — Provides an integrated backfill tool so you can complete grading and finishing work without switching attachments

Time savings are the most immediate benefit you'll notice with this vertical grapple. Instead of making multiple passes with different attachments, you're raking, grabbing, moving, and backfilling in a single operation. That means you're finishing projects faster and moving on to the next job. For contractors who bill by the project, that improved efficiency directly increases your daily revenue potential.

Labor costs drop significantly when one operator with a skid steer can handle work that would otherwise require multiple crew members with hand tools. Cleanup tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. You're not paying workers to stand around waiting for the loader, and you're not burning fuel on unnecessary equipment cycles. Those savings add up quickly over the course of a season.

Durability is built into every component of this vertical grapple. The 1½-inch thick tines are engineered to handle serious abuse without bending or breaking. The enclosed hydraulic cylinders and protected hoses mean you're not constantly replacing damaged components. The oversized greasable pins and hinge points ensure smooth operation for years. This is equipment that pays for itself through reduced downtime and lower maintenance costs.

Productivity improvements come from the larger capacity and the ability to handle multiple material types. You can load more in each cycle, which means fewer trips and more work completed per hour. The independent hydraulic cylinders let you adjust for uneven loads on the fly, so you're not wasting time repositioning or making multiple attempts to secure a load. Your operator stays in the seat and keeps working instead of stopping to troubleshoot.

The versatility of this attachment means you're getting value across multiple job types. Tree service work, land clearing, demolition cleanup, construction site prep, fence line management, and agricultural applications all benefit from having a vertical grapple on hand. Instead of investing in specialized attachments for each task, you're covering a wide range of needs with one reliable tool.

Real-world job site value shows up in the details. The upward-curving tines protect underground utilities and preserve topsoil quality, which is critical when you're working on finished properties or near sensitive infrastructure. The round bottom bar gives you a proper backfill tool, so you're completing jobs to a professional standard without extra passes. The job site ready hydraulic setup means you're not losing billable hours to compatibility issues or parts runs.

Return on investment comes quickly when you consider the combination of time savings, reduced labor costs, lower maintenance expenses, and increased job capacity. This vertical grapple lets you take on projects you might have turned down before, finish existing work faster, and build a reputation for efficiency and quality. That's the kind of competitive advantage that grows your business over time.

This vertical grapple is ideal for contractors, tree service professionals, landscapers, demolition crews, landowners, and ranch operators who need versatile equipment that handles multiple tasks. If your work involves clearing brush, moving logs, sorting demolition debris, loading rocks, or managing piles of construction materials, this attachment will quickly become one of your most-used tools. It's equally valuable for residential property maintenance, commercial site preparation, and agricultural land management.

The universal quick attach mounting system ensures compatibility with most skid steers on the market today. The Parker brand hydraulic components are industry standard, so you're not dealing with proprietary fittings or hard-to-find replacement parts. If you're unsure about compatibility with your specific machine, the team at Forge Claw can help you verify fitment and answer any technical questions.

Operating this vertical grapple is straightforward, but a few best practices will extend its life and improve performance. Grease all pivot points regularly according to your machine's maintenance schedule. Inspect hydraulic hoses and connections before each use, especially after working in heavy brush or demolition environments. When grabbing uneven loads, let the independent cylinders do the work—they're designed to adjust automatically. Avoid dragging the attachment sideways with the tines closed, as that puts unnecessary stress on the pivot points.

Maintenance requirements are minimal thanks to the protected hydraulic components and greasable design. Keep the hinge points lubricated, check hydraulic fluid levels in your skid steer regularly, and inspect the tines for any damage after particularly demanding jobs. The enclosed cylinders and covered hoses mean you're not constantly dealing with debris buildup or weather-related wear. This is equipment that's designed to work hard with basic care and attention.

Manufactured by Loflin Manufacturing, this product is covered under the manufacturer's 12-month warranty for defects in materials and workmanship, valid for the first registered owner from the date of invoice. Replacement parts are warranted for 30 days from delivery. The warranty does not cover wear items such as belts, shear pins, oil, grease, tires, tubes, hydraulic hoses, knives, and PTO components. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Loflin Manufacturing dealer. Order your Vertical Grapple from Forge Claw today. We offer flexible, easy financing and free nationwide shipping so every operator can get their hands on top-quality equipment.