Loflin Mini Skid Steer Vertical Root Grapple

Ideal For

• Land Clearing & Site Prep: Perfect for raking through brush and topsoil to pull up roots and clear undergrowth without stripping away valuable dirt.
• Debris Management: The "vertical" tine design allows you to scoop up piles of demolition debris, logs, or rocks while letting smaller sediment sift through the bottom.
• Storm Cleanup: Essential for grabbing uneven loads of fallen branches and limbs; the independent tines clamp down securely on awkward shapes that would slip out of a standard bucket.
• Forestry & landscaping: Used by arborists and landscapers to move large logs or piles of mulch with mini skid steers or compact tractors that need to stay light on turf.

'Need to Knows'

• Sifting Design: Engineered to work like a rake, this grapple features open spacing that allows dirt and small gravel to fall through, ensuring you aren't paying to haul clean fill to the dump.
• Independent Grapple Tines: The dual claws operate independently, meaning if you grab a large log on one side and a small branch on the other, both sides will clamp down tightly to secure the uneven load.
• Hydraulic Power: Powered by 2″ x 8″ hydraulic cylinders, this compact grapple delivers significant clamping force relative to its size, allowing small machines to handle heavy tasks.
• Protective Features: Built for longevity with fully protected hoses and covered cylinders to prevent snagging on branches, plus fully greasable hinge points to maintain smooth operation.
• Jobsite Ready: Ships completely assembled with premium Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers, so you can plug it in and start working immediately.

Warranty & Specs

• Steel Construction: Fabricated with 3/8” thick steel tines and a durable powder-coated finish to resist corrosion and wear.
• Opening Capacity: Features a wide 33″ opening width, allowing you to grab large piles of brush or debris in a single pass.
• Size Options: Available in 36″, 42″, and 48″ widths, with custom sizes also available to match your specific machine's track width.
• Mounting Compatibility: specifically designed for Bobcat MT (MT50/MT52/MT55/MT85/MT100) and Toro Dingo (Mini-Universal) mounts, but can also be built to fit compact tractors.
• Origin: Proudly hand-welded and fabricated in Denton, North Carolina (USA).

Loflin Mini Skid Steer Vertical Root Grapple

Stop Hauling Dirt and Start Moving Brush

Trying to clean up brush with a standard bucket usually results in a heavy pile of dirt and very little actual debris, costing you time and extra dump fees. The Loflin Mini Skid Steer Vertical Root Grapple solves this by acting like a heavy-duty rake, letting the dirt sift back to the ground while the teeth clamp down on the logs and limbs. You keep your topsoil where it belongs and only haul away what you are being paid to remove.

Grabbing uneven loads like a thick log and a pile of rocks is a nightmare with a solid bucket because the load shifts and drops, forcing you to stop and reload. This attachment increases your efficiency with independent grapple tines powered by dual 2″ x 8″ hydraulic cylinders that close separately. If you grab a stump on one side and a fence post on the other, both claws lock down tight so you can travel at full speed without losing your payload.

Ripping vines and roots out of the ground will bend cheap steel in a heartbeat, turning a profit into a repair bill. That is why this unit is built with heavy 3/8” thick steel tines and a tough powder-coated finish that holds up to abuse. You can dig in and rip out undergrowth without worrying about twisting the teeth or rusting out the frame, protecting your investment for the long haul.

Running a machine in thick brush usually means snagging a hose and blowing hydraulic fluid everywhere, killing your productivity for the day. Loflin Fabrication designed this grapple with fully protected hoses and covered cylinders to keep your lines safe from stray limbs. It also features fully greasable hinge points to keep the pivot pins moving smoothly, preventing the metal-on-metal wear that destroys lesser attachments.

Nobody wants to spend half the morning chasing down fittings just to get a new attachment hooked up. We ship the Loflin Mini Skid Steer Vertical Root Grapple jobsite-ready with premium Parker brand hoses and couplers already installed. You just plug it into your auxiliary hydraulics and get to work immediately, ensuring you can bill for that machine the same day it arrives.

Whether you are clearing a lot or cleaning up storm mess, the wide 33″ opening lets you grab a massive pile in one go, drastically reducing your cycle times. We have these available in 36″, 42″, and 48″ widths to fit your Bobcat MT, Toro Dingo, or compact tractor. Don't settle for a bucket that can't grab—equip your machine with a grapple that works as hard as you do and order yours today!

Why Choose The Loflin Mini Root Grapple?

Grips Uneven Loads

The independent grapple tines allow one side to clamp a large log while the other secures a small pile of brush, preventing the load from slipping out during transport.

Leaves the Dirt Behind

The skeleton-style bottom acts like a rake, letting valuable topsoil sift through so you aren't paying dump fees for clean dirt.

Powerful Clamping Force

Equipped with dual 2″ x 8″ hydraulic cylinders that deliver the crushing power needed to hold heavy timber and concrete debris securely.

Resists Bending

Constructed with 3/8” thick high-tensile steel tines to handle the stress of prying stubborn roots and clearing undergrowth without twisting.

Protected Hydraulics

All hoses and cylinders are fully covered and routed through the frame to prevent snags, punctures, and expensive leaks when working in thick brush.

Serviceable Pivots

Every hinge point is fully greaseable, allowing you to maintain smooth operation and prevent the metal-on-metal wear that destroys lesser attachments.

Jobsite Ready

Ships completely assembled with premium Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers, so you can plug it in and start working immediately.

Additional Options: Check out other Forestry Attachment options or other Loflin Fabrication Attachments

Loflin Fabrication Mini Skid Steer Root Grapple Technical Specifications

Applications & Compatibility

Compatible With:

• Bobcat Mini Track Loaders: Specifically engineered with a proprietary mount for the Bobcat MT50, MT52, MT55, MT85, and MT100.
• Mini-Universal Machines: Available with a mount for the Toro Dingo, Ditch Witch, Vermeer, Boxer, Ramrod, and Wacker Neuson.
• Compact Tractors: Can be custom-ordered to fit various compact tractor front-end loaders, adding grapple functionality to smaller farm machines.

Engineered for Land Clearing & Debris Management: The loflin mini skid steer vertical root grapple is designed to handle aggressive vegetation control and site cleanup where standard buckets fail. It is the primary choice for the following professional applications:

• Brush & Undergrowth Removal: The vertical tines are designed to rake through heavy brush and vines, ripping them from the ground while the skeleton bottom lets the dirt sift back through, minimizing the weight of your load.
• Storm Damage Cleanup: Essential for clearing fallen trees and scattered limbs. The independent grapple tines allow you to clamp a thick log on one side and a bundle of branches on the other without the load shifting or falling out.
  
• Demolition & Site Prep: Ideal for grabbing jagged construction debris, scrap lumber, and concrete chunks. The heavy clamping force crushes loose material, ensuring a secure hold during transport to the dumpster.
• Rockscaping & Stone Work: Used by landscapers to pick up and place large landscape boulders. The open bottom allows you to sift out smaller gravel and dirt, leaving you with only the stones you need to move.
• Log & Timber Transport: The most efficient tool for arborists moving cut log lengths. The curved jaw shape rolls the logs back into the grapple for a secure center of gravity, keeping the machine stable.