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Virnig V40 Skeleton Grapple for skid steer loaders

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Virnig V40 Skeleton Grapple for skid steer loadersDESCRIPTION 4 26 VIRNIG V40 SKELETON GRAPPLE Skid Steer Grapple Attachment Brush, Logs & Debris Handling The Virnig V40 Skeleton Grapple is a heavy duty skid steer attachment built for land clearing, brush handling, and material transport. Designed for operators who need strength, control, and visibility, this grapple features independent dual jaws and a rugged skeleton frame to securely handle uneven loads like logs, brush, and demolition debris.

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    VIRNIG V40 SKELETON GRAPPLE

    Skid Steer Grapple Attachment • Brush, Logs & Debris Handling

    The Virnig V40 Skeleton Grapple is a heavy-duty skid steer attachment built for land clearing, brush handling, and material transport. Designed for operators who need strength, control, and visibility, this grapple features independent dual jaws and a rugged skeleton frame to securely handle uneven loads like logs, brush, and demolition debris.

    With its open-bottom design and durable construction, the V40 delivers maximum efficiency on every jobsite—making it a top choice for contractors, landscapers, and property owners.


    🌲 BUILT FOR LAND CLEARING & MATERIAL HANDLING

    Designed to perform in tough environments.

    • ✔ Ideal for brush, logs, roots, and debris
    • ✔ Perfect for land clearing and property maintenance
    • ✔ Efficient loading, hauling, and stacking
    • ✔ Open design improves visibility and control

    🔧 INDEPENDENT DUAL GRAPPLE ARMS

    Handles irregular loads with precision.

    • Two independent jaws with separate cylinders
    • ✔ Securely clamps uneven and shifting material
    • ✔ Maintains consistent pressure across the load
    • ✔ Improves control when handling mixed debris

    🪵 SKELETON DESIGN FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY

    Built to move material—not dirt.

    • Open-bottom skeleton frame
    • 8" tine spacing allows dirt and debris to fall through
    • ✔ Reduces unnecessary weight in every load
    • ✔ Improves productivity and jobsite efficiency

    🔩 HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION

    Engineered for long-lasting performance.

    • Single-piece 1/2" Grade 50 steel tines for superior strength
    • ✔ Built to handle demanding workloads and rough conditions
    • ✔ Reinforced structure for durability and longevity

    ⚙️ PREMIUM COMPONENTS FOR RELIABILITY

    Designed to minimize wear and maximize uptime.

    • NitroSteel® cylinder rods resist corrosion and dents
    • 1-1/4" greasable pins for extended service life
    • Teflon®-coated bushings reduce friction and wear
    • ✔ Built for daily contractor use

    🛠️ OPERATOR-FRIENDLY DESIGN

    Built with safety and convenience in mind.

    • Removable bolt-on step for easy cab access
    • ✔ Aggressive laser-cut tread for added traction
    • ✔ Improves safety during entry and exit

    ⚠️ COMPATIBILITY NOTE

    Clearance issue on John Deere® G-Series loaders (330G, 331G, 332G, 333G).
    Contact us to verify fitment before ordering.


    📊 SPECIFICATIONS

    Recommended Loader Capacity: Less than 2,400 lbs ROC
    Cylinder Bore / Stroke: 2.0" / 8.375"
    Pin Diameter (Cylinder & Hinge): 1.25"

    Model 66" 72" 84"
    Overall Width 67.5" 73.5" 85.5"
    Depth 36.9" 36.9" 36.9"
    Height (Overall / Bucket) 26.5" / 20.3" 26.5" / 20.3" 26.5" / 20.3"
    Grapple Opening 35.2" 35.2" 35.2"
    Number of Tines 8 9 10
    Space Between Tines 8.9" 8.5" 8.9"
    Weight 780 lb 815 lb 860 lb

    🏗️ IDEAL APPLICATIONS

    • Land clearing and brush removal
    • Log and timber handling
    • Storm cleanup and debris removal
    • Construction site cleanup
    • Property and acreage maintenance

    💡 WHY CHOOSE THE VIRNIG V40 SKELETON GRAPPLE?

    • Independent dual jaws for better load control
    • Skeleton design for efficient material handling
    • Heavy-duty steel construction for long life
    • Premium components reduce wear and downtime
    • Built for professionals who need reliability and performance

    🔧 UNIVERSAL SKID STEER COMPATIBILITY

    Fits most skid steers with standard quick-tach mounting systems.

      SPECS
      • Recommended loader capacity - Less than 2400 lbs ROC
      • Cylinder Bore / Stroke (in)  2.0 / 8.375
      • Cylinder Pins / Hinge Pin Diameter (in) 1.25 
      Model 66" 72" 84"
      Overall Width (in) 67.5 73.5 85.5
      Depth (in) 36.9 36.9 36.9
      Height: Overall / Bucket (in) 26.5 / 20.3 26.5 / 20.3 26.5 / 20.3
      Grapple Jaw Opening (in) 35.2 35.2 35.2
      Number of Tines 8 9 10
      Space Between Tines 8.9 8.5 8.9
      Weight (lbs.) 780 815 860

       

      BIG DAVE

      💪 BIG DAVE REVIEW: WHAT GRAPPLE WIDTH SHOULD I PURCHASE?

      This is one of those decisions that seems simple… until you get it wrong.

      👉 Too small = wasted time
      👉 Too big = overloaded machine

      Let’s get it right the first time.


      📏 WHAT WIDTH GRAPPLE SHOULD YOU BUY?

      Big Dave Rule:

      👉 Go wider than your machine

      • Covers your tracks
      • Makes cleaner passes
      • Moves more material per trip

      BUT HERE’S THE REAL WORLD TRUTH

      👉 Width = capacity
      👉 Capacity = weight

      And weight is what gets you in trouble.


      ⚖️ MATCH YOUR GRAPPLE TO YOUR MATERIAL

      🌲 Lighter Material (Go Wider)

      • Brush
      • Logs
      • Limbs
      • Storm debris

      👉 Wider grapple = faster work, easier handling


      🪨 Heavy Material (Be Careful)

      • Rocks
      • Wet dirt
      • Demolition debris

      👉 Too wide = you overload your machine FAST


      🧠 BIG DAVE TIP:

      Before you buy:

      ✔ Check your ROC (rated operating capacity)
      ✔ Add grapple weight + material weight
      ✔ Compare to tipping load

      👉 If you're close to the limit—size down


      🔩 V40 vs V50 GRAPPLES — WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

      They look similar, but they’re built for different levels of work.

      V40:

      • Lighter duty
      • Wider tine spacing
      • Great for brush and general cleanup

      V50:

      • Heavier build
      • More steel in key areas
      • Designed for tougher, daily contractor use

      👉 Both use Grade 50 steel and carry a 1-year warranty


      📏 TINE SPACING — WHY IT MATTERS

      V40:

      👉 8.5"–8.9" spacing

      • Lets dirt fall through
      • Best for brush, logs, debris

      V50:

      👉 5.5" spacing

      • Holds smaller material
      • Better for rocks and mixed loads

      🔧 WHAT IS A 2-CYLINDER INDEPENDENT GRAPPLE?

      This is a big deal—and a must-have in my opinion.

      How it works:

      • Two jaws
      • Two cylinders
      • Each side moves independently

      WHY IT MATTERS

      When you're grabbing:

      • Uneven loads
      • Logs stacked weird
      • Mixed debris

      👉 Both jaws clamp down individually

      Result:

      ✔ Better grip
      ✔ More control
      ✔ Less shifting
      ✔ Safer transport


      🛡️ SHOULD YOU ORDER CYLINDER GUARDS?

      👉 YES. No question.

      This is cheap insurance.

      They protect:

      • Cylinder rods
      • Hydraulic fittings
      • From falling debris
      • From dirt and damage

      Big Dave Reality:

      👉 One hit to a cylinder costs way more than guards.


      🧠 BIG DAVE TAKEAWAY

      ✔ Wider is better—until it’s too heavy
      ✔ Match your grapple to your material AND machine
      ✔ Independent jaws = way better control
      ✔ Cylinder guards = don’t skip them


      🔥 FINAL WORD

      A grapple is one of the most used attachments you’ll own.

      Get the size right and you’ll:
      ✔ Work faster
      ✔ Carry more
      ✔ Stay productive

      Get it wrong and:
      ❌ You’ll fight your machine
      ❌ Lose efficiency
      ❌ Risk damage

      👉 Buy smart. Size it right. Get to work.

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