Front studio shot of the 72-inch skid steer root grapple with both upper claws closed against the bottom tines, showcasing the heavy-duty reinforced steel plate construction and flat-faced couplers.
Front studio shot of the 72-inch skid steer root grapple with both upper claws closed against the bottom tines, showcasing the heavy-duty reinforced steel plate construction and flat-faced couplers.
Star Industries root grapple mounted on an orange telehandler machine, shown in an open position against a white background to illustrate the attachment compatibility and clamping width.
Low angle shot of the root grapple attached to a loader arm and raised against a blue sky, with both hydraulic claws fully extended open to demonstrate the vertical jaw range and tine spacing.
High angle view of the root grapple attached to a skid steer loader resting on a concrete surface, showing the dual independent hydraulic clamps in the open position and the protected hydraulic cylinder housings.
Studio angle view of the heavy-duty root grapple constructed from black steel, highlighting the curved tine geometry, serrated teeth on the upper claws, and the open bottom design for debris sifting.
Technical dealer drawing displaying four views of the 170-72 grapple including front, top, side, and isometric perspectives, detailing dimensions such as the 72-inch width and 29.31-inch height along with the Star Industries logo.
Star Industries | Skid Steel Grapple Bucket promotional video
Front studio shot of the 72-inch skid steer root grapple with both upper claws closed against the bottom tines, showcasing the heavy-duty reinforced steel plate construction and flat-faced couplers.
Front studio shot of the 72-inch skid steer root grapple with both upper claws closed against the bottom tines, showcasing the heavy-duty reinforced steel plate construction and flat-faced couplers.
Star Industries root grapple mounted on an orange telehandler machine, shown in an open position against a white background to illustrate the attachment compatibility and clamping width.
Low angle shot of the root grapple attached to a loader arm and raised against a blue sky, with both hydraulic claws fully extended open to demonstrate the vertical jaw range and tine spacing.
High angle view of the root grapple attached to a skid steer loader resting on a concrete surface, showing the dual independent hydraulic clamps in the open position and the protected hydraulic cylinder housings.
Studio angle view of the heavy-duty root grapple constructed from black steel, highlighting the curved tine geometry, serrated teeth on the upper claws, and the open bottom design for debris sifting.
Technical dealer drawing displaying four views of the 170-72 grapple including front, top, side, and isometric perspectives, detailing dimensions such as the 72-inch width and 29.31-inch height along with the Star Industries logo.
Star Industries | Skid Steel Grapple Bucket promotional video
Star Industries

Star Industries 170-72 Skid Steer Root Grapple 72 Inch Heavy Duty Brush Log Debris Cleanup Attachment 17 Cubic Feet Capacity Universal Mount

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SKU: 170-72
$3,700.00 USD
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Description

Dominate Debris Cleanup with the Star Industries 72-Inch Heavy-Duty Root Grapple

Call or Email for Availability and Shipping:
281-351-2211 - Sales@HilltopTool.com

Transform your skid steer into a land-clearing powerhouse with the Star Industries 170-72 Root Grapple. Engineered for the most demanding cleanup, demolition, and site preparation tasks, this 72-inch heavy-duty attachment allows you to move bulky, hard-to-handle materials with absolute confidence. Whether you are clearing thick brush, transporting heavy logs, or removing jagged rocks, the open-tine design ensures that dirt and small particulates sift through, leaving valuable topsoil behind while you haul away only the debris. This efficiency reduces load weight and disposal costs, making it an essential tool for landscaping and construction professionals.

Durability and safety are at the core of this design. The root grapple features upward-curved tines specifically engineered to prevent snagging on utility lines or cables during storm cleanup, protecting both the operator and the job site infrastructure. The dual independent hydraulic cylinders provide superior clamping force that automatically adjusts to uneven loads, ensuring a secure grip on irregular objects like tree stumps or concrete chunks. Built with reinforced high-tensile steel plates and fully protected hydraulic components, this grapple is designed to withstand the rigors of daily commercial use while delivering reliable, long-lasting performance.

Key Features

  • Independent Grappling: Dual hydraulic cylinders operate independently to securely clamp uneven and irregular loads.
  • Debris Sifting Design: Widely spaced bottom tines allow dirt and small rocks to sift out, maximizing load efficiency.
  • Safety Engineered: Tines curve upward to minimize the risk of catching utility lines during storm cleanup operations.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Features 1/2-inch thick steel plate construction for maximum durability in tough conditions.
  • Component Protection: Built-in steel covers shield hydraulic fittings and cylinders from impact and debris.
  • Maintenance Friendly: Grease zerks are protected with tubes to prevent damage and ensure easy servicing.
  • Universal Compatibility: Designed to fit most standard skid steer universal quick-attach systems.

What's Included

1 x Star Industries 170-72 72" Root Grapple, Hydraulic Hoses, Flat Faced Couplers 

Available for pickup at our Tomball, TX location:

30702 State Highway 249
Tomball, Texas 77375 

Monday-Friday 7am-5pm CST 
Saturday 7am-1pm CST

Specifications

Model Number 170-72
Overall Width 72 in.
Grapple Capacity 17.2 cu. ft.
Empty Weight 750 lbs
Overall Depth 35-1/2 in.
Back Height 21 in.
Tine Thickness 1/2 in.
Grapple Thickness 1/2 in.
Side Plate Thickness 1/2 in.
Tine Height 3-1/2 in.
Tine Spacing Approx. 8-1/2 in.
Hydraulic Cylinders 2 in. x 10 in. (Welded)

Pro-Tip: To maximize the sifting capability of this grapple, tilt the attachment slightly back and gently shake the controls when lifting a load. This agitation encourages loose dirt and small stones to fall through the tine gaps, ensuring you are hauling clean debris and not wasting capacity on fill dirt.