Description

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Virnig Hay Bucket Grapple for Skid Steer

The Virnig Hay Bucket Grapple is a heavy-duty skid steer attachment designed to efficiently handle round hay bales, loose hay, silage, and other agricultural materials. Built for durability and performance, this attachment combines the versatility of a bucket with the secure gripping power of a grapple, allowing operators to load, transport, and stack hay with ease.

Equipped with a two-cylinder grapple system and a large 74.3″ jaw opening, this hay bucket grapple is capable of handling large round bales while minimizing bale damage. The curved tine design allows the grapple to penetrate bales smoothly while maintaining a firm grip for safe transport and stacking.

Constructed with high-strength Grade 80 steel tines and a reinforced bucket frame, the Virnig Hay Bucket Grapple delivers long-lasting performance in demanding agricultural environments. The attachment includes universal skid steer mounting along with hoses, couplers, and fittings, making installation quick and straightforward for most skid steer loaders.

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Built for Efficient Bale Handling

The Virnig Hay Bucket Grapple is ideal for farms, ranches, and livestock operations that require reliable hay handling equipment.

Applications

• Handling large round hay bales

• Loading and feeding livestock

• Moving loose hay and silage

• Transporting agricultural materials

• Farm and ranch material handling

The large jaw opening and curved tine design provide secure handling with minimal bale damage, improving efficiency during daily feeding and hay management tasks.

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Key Features

Heavy-Duty Grapple System

• Two-cylinder grapple design for powerful clamping force

• Large 74.3″ grapple jaw opening for big round bales

• Curved grapple tines penetrate bales with minimal damage

Premium Hydraulic Components

• 2″ bore x 8 3/8″ stroke cylinders

• Corrosion, dent, and flake resistant NitroSteel® cylinder rods

• Machine-specific hydraulic package available

Durable Pivot and Wear Components

• 1 9/16″ greasable hinge pins

• 1 1/4″ cylinder pins

• Teflon® coated bushings for reduced friction and longer life

Reinforced Bucket Construction

• 3/4″ x 6″ weld-on cutting edge with holes for optional edges

• 1/2″ x 4″ structural wear bars under the bucket

• High-strength Grade 80 steel tines

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Available Models

Model	72″	84″
Overall Width	73.5″	85.5″
Bucket Depth	40″	40″
Bucket Height	31.4″	31.4″
Bucket Tines	4	4
Grapple Teeth	4	4
Bucket Struck Capacity	27.7 ft³	32.2 ft³
Bucket Heaped Capacity	33.2 ft³	38.8 ft³
Structural Wear Bars	5	5
Weight	1,350 lbs	1,450 lbs

Recommended Loader Capacity: Greater than 2,400 lbs ROC

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Optional Features

• Bolt-On Cutting Edge (BOCE) installed

• Serrated Edge (SE) installed

• Big Bale Grapple with open bottom option available

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Built for Agriculture

Virnig attachments are engineered for demanding agricultural work. The Hay Bucket Grapple delivers the strength, versatility, and durability needed for daily hay handling, feeding, and farm material management.

With heavy-duty construction, premium hydraulic components, and a design focused on minimizing bale damage, the Virnig Hay Bucket Grapple is a reliable solution for efficient bale handling with skid steer loaders.

 SPECS

• Grapple Jaw Opening (in): 74.3″
• Grapple Tine Thickness (in):  0.5″
• Tine Material is Grade 80 Plate
• Recommended loader capacity – Greater than 2400 lbs ROC
• Cylinder Bore / Stroke (in)  2.0 / 8.375
• Cylinder Pins / Hinge Pins Diameter (in) 1.25 / 1.563

Model	72″	84″
Overall Bucket Width (in)	73.5	85.5
Bucket Depth (in)	40.0	40.0
Bucket Height (in)	31.4	31.4
Number Bucket Tines	4	4
Space Between Tines	19.3	19.3
Number Grapple Teeth	4	4
Space Between Grapple Teeth	19.3	19.3
Bucket Struck Capacity (Ft3	27.7	32.2
Bucket Heaped Capacity	33.2	38.8
Structural Wear Bars under Bucket (1/2″ x 4″)	5	5
Weight (lbs)	1350	1450

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