Telehandler Grapple Attachments

A telehandler grapple lets a machine built for forks pick up material that would spill straight out of a bucket: brush, limbs, roots, demolition debris, and scrap. Hydraulic clamps close over the load, so you can carry an awkward pile in one trip and place it at height or over the side of a container. Both designs in this collection, a root grapple bucket and a skeleton grapple, use spaced tines along the bottom, which lets soil and fines fall through while the jaws hold the material you actually want. Because the load sits forward of the carriage, check your load chart at working height rather than the attachment rating alone. See our full range of telehandler attachments.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a root grapple and a skeleton grapple?


Both use spaced tines so soil and fines fall through while the clamp holds the load. A root grapple bucket is built heavier, with tines shaped to rip into and lift roots,
stumps, and rock during clearing. A skeleton grapple is lighter and more open, suited to brush, limbs, and debris handling. Choose by whether you are clearing ground or moving material.


How does a grapple affect telehandler lifting capacity?


It reduces it in two ways. The attachment itself is heavy, and it carries the load further forward than a bucket of the same width would, which moves the load center
away from the carriage. Rated capacity falls as that distance grows and as the boom extends. Read the load chart at the height and reach you will actually work at, not at ground level.

Can a grapple be used for demolition cleanup?


It is one of the better tools for it. A grapple can sort and lift mixed debris, load it over the side of a container, and pick out oversized pieces that a bucket would push around. What it is not is a demolition tool: it handles material after it has come down rather than bringing it down. Watch for sharp material damaging tines and hoses.


Will a telehandler grapple fit my machine?


Grapples attach either through fork pockets that slide onto your existing tines or through a carriage-specific coupler. Fork-mounted versions fit most machines as long as the tine dimensions match, while carriage-mounted versions need to match your specific coupler. Send us your make, model, and carriage type along with your typical load and we will confirm the fit.

Does a telehandler grapple need auxiliary hydraulics?


Yes. The clamp is hydraulically actuated, so the machine needs a working auxiliary circuit at the carriage. Flow requirements are modest, because the cylinders need pressure rather than volume, so standard auxiliary output is generally sufficient. Confirm your machine has a functioning circuit and the right coupler style before ordering.