Virnig Big Bale Grapple For Skid Steer Loader

The Virnig Big Bale Grapple for Skid Steer Loader is a rugged, agriculture-ready attachment designed to turn your skid steer into a high-efficiency bale handling machine. It tackles large round bales, loose hay, and other light materials with dependable performance on demanding farm jobs. Two-Cylinder Design: Two hydraulic cylinders deliver powerful grip and a wide jaw opening for secure handling of oversized bales. Grapple Jaw Opening: An expansive 73.4" opening makes it easy to grab large round bales in a single pass. Available Widths: Choose from 54", 72", or 84" to match your skid steer model and working width. Curved Tine Design: Curved teeth penetrate the bale with minimal damage while maintaining a strong hold. Open Bottom and Back: Provides excellent operator visibility and lets debris fall through for a cleaner work area. Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with high-strength components to resist wear and stand up to tough agricultural tasks. NitroSteel Cylinder Rods: 2" bore and 8.375" stroke with corrosion, dent, and flake resistant NitroSteel® rods for longer service life. Pins and Bushings: Greasable 1-9/16" hinge pins and 1-1/4" cylinder pins with Teflon®-coated bushings at all pivot locations for easy maintenance. Hydraulic Package Included: Universal skid steer mounting hoses, couplers & fittings included; machine-specific hydraulic package available for seamless integration. Tines and Plate: 0.5" thick bucket and grapple tines on Grade 80 plate, with 3–6 tines depending on model for stable material handling. Load Capacity Compatibility: Optimized for loaders with capacity greater than 2,400 lbs ROC to ensure optimal performance. Wrapping Compatibility: Compatible with twine or net wrapping (not recommended with plastic wrap to avoid tearing). The Big Bale Grapple is designed to effectively handle and transport large, loose round bales, while also accommodating scraps, brush, and other light materials. Its open-bottom design, curved teeth, and wide jaw opening reduce process time and material damage, helping you move more with less effort. With NitroSteel rods and precision bushings, the attachment stays durable and serviceable in hard-working farm environments. This model is ideal for farms and large-scale operations seeking a reliable, versatile solution that fits a range of skid steer configurations and loader capacities over 2,400 lbs ROC. Model 54" 72" 84" Overall Bucket Width (in) 56.0 74.0 86.0 Bucket Depth (in) 40.8 40.8 40.8 Bucket Height (in) 30.5 30.5 30.5 Number Bucket Tines 3 5 6 Space Between Tines 26.5 17.75 16.3 Number Grapple Teeth 3 4 4 Space Between Grapple Teeth 20.0 19.3 19.3 Weight (lbs) 900 1050 1150