Root Grapple Buckets
- Star Industries Root Grapple Buckets
- Root grapple tines curve upward to prevent catching utility lines or cables in storm clean-up
- Hydraulic cylinders operate independently to adjust for uneven loads

Move bulky, hard-to-handle materials like brush and logs easily with a Star Industries Root Grapple
The bottom separated tines let dirt sift out when loading large rocks and trash making it the perfect attachment for debris clean up.- Rugged heavy-duty construction for dependability and long life
- Built-in covers protect fittings and hyd cylinder
- Optional intermediate bottom tines reduce space between tines to approximately 4"
- Grease zerks protected with tubes
| Root Grapple | Heavy Duty 66” | Heavy Duty 72” | Demolition Grade 72” | Demolition Grade 78” | Demolition Grade 84” |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 170-66 | 170-72 | 170DG-72 | 170DG-78 | 170DG-84 |
| Width I.D. | 66” | 72” | 72” | 78” | 84” |
| Grapple Capacity | 15.8 cuft | 17.2 cuft | 19.7 cuft | 21.84 cuft | 20 cuft |
| Depth | 38” | 35 ½” | 42 ¾” | 42 ¾” | 42 ¾” |
| Back Height | 21” | 21” | 21” | 21” | 21” |
| Sides | ½” Plate | ½” Plate | ½” Plate | ½” Plate | ½” Plate |
| Grapple Thickness | ½” | ½” | 9/16” | 9/16” | 9/16” |
| Tine Thickness | ½” | ½” | ½” | ½” | ½” |
| Tine Height | 3 ½” | 3 ½” | 5” | 5” | 5” |
| Distance between tines | Approx. 8 ½” | Approx. 8 ½” | Approx. 8 ½” | Approx. 8 ½” | Approx. 8 ½” |
| HD Welded Hyd Cylinders | 2” x 10” x 1 ½” | 2” x 10” x 1 ½” | 2” x 10” x 1 ½” | 2” x 10” x 1 ½” | 2” x 10” x 1 ½” |
| Hyd Hoses & Flat Faced Couplers |
Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Empty Weight | 725 lbs | 750 lbs | 950 lbs | 943 lbs | 967 lbs |
Note: Demolition Grade is especially recommended for “Track” style Skid-Steers and those with 70Hp or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater.
Operating manual/safety information available online and at 1-800-541-1797
Parts (9)
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Part Number
Description
Diagram
170-0010S
Hyd. Cylinder for Star Grapple Buckets w/ 1.00" Pin
Fits: ROOT & GRAPPLE BUCKETS
170-0013HDB
Rear Cylinder Cover, HD Grapples
Fits: ROOT & GRAPPLE BUCKETS
170-0014HD
Front Cylinder Rod Cover, HD Grapples
Fits: ROOT & GRAPPLE BUCKETS
170-0015B
Long 1" Dia Pin for Grapples -for Cylinder Base
Fits: ROOT & GRAPPLE BUCKETS, 1445SD, 1472SDH, 1484SDH
170-0045
Grapple Step / Hyd. Fitting Cover
Fits: ROOT & GRAPPLE BUCKETS
170-0046
Grapple Hose Spring Kit
Fits: ALL FULL SIZE & MINI GRAPPLES BUCKETS
170-MI-0016
Mini Grapple Short Pin
Fits: MINI ROOT & GRAPPLE BUCKETS, 1445SDH, 1472SDH, 1484SDH
175-01
Bolt-On End Plates for HD Grapple Bucket, Set of 2
Fits: GRAPPLE BUCKETS
DEC10006
Star Logo Decal
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