Virnig STG78
The Virnig STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple is an 80" overall width skid steer grapple built for handling brush, logs, limbs, roots, manure, storm debris, and bulky material. It features 10 one-piece steel tines, an 8.7" tine spacing, 36.4" jaw opening, dual grapple jaws, cylinder guards, NitroSteel cylinder rods, Teflon-coated bushings, and greasable pivots. It is ideal for farms, landscapers, contractors, municipalities, and property managers cleaning fence lines, wooded edges, drainage areas, lots, farmyards, and jobsites.
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STG78
The Virnig STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple is an 80" skid steer grapple built for handling brush, logs, roots, manure, storm debris, and bulky cleanup material.
Series Models
STG78
The Virnig STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple is an 80" skid steer grapple built for handling brush, logs, roots, manure, storm debris, and bulky cleanup material.
Skid Steer Skeleton Tine Grapple
Virnig STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple
The Virnig STG78 is an 80-inch overall width skeleton tine grapple built for grabbing logs, brush, manure, debris, and bulky material while allowing loose dirt and fines to fall through.
80" Overall Width 10 Tines 36.4" Jaw Opening Approx. 990 lbs.
Quick Specs
- Model: STG78
- 80" overall width
- 27.5" overall height
- 36.5" overall depth
- 10 tines with side plates
- 8.7" space between tines
- 0.5" tine thickness
- Approx. 990 lb attachment weight
Product Features
- No front cross member improves material penetration into brush, logs, manure, and debris piles.
- Open side design helps carry long or irregular material such as logs and brush.
- One-piece steel tines provide strong rigidity for demanding material handling.
- Fully gusseted tines add strength in rough farm, land-clearing, and cleanup work.
- Dual grapple jaws clamp uneven loads securely during lifting and transport.
Improvements & Advantages
- NitroSteel cylinder rods help resist corrosion and improve cylinder life.
- Teflon-coated bushings and greasable pivots help reduce wear and downtime.
- Standard cylinder guards protect key hydraulic components from debris and impact.
- Skeleton bottom lets loose soil and smaller material sift through for cleaner loads.
- Wide 78-inch class size improves productivity while still staying manageable on skid steers.
Application & Field Use
- Handling brush, logs, limbs, roots, manure, and storm debris.
- Cleaning fence lines, wooded edges, farmyards, livestock areas, and drainage areas.
- Sorting debris while leaving loose dirt and fines behind.
- Loading and moving bulky, uneven material around farms, lots, and jobsites.
- Useful for farmers, landscapers, contractors, municipalities, and property managers.
Built for Irregular Material Handling
The Virnig STG78 gives operators a durable grapple for grabbing uneven, loose, and bulky material without carrying excess soil. Its open tine layout, protected cylinders, and heavy-duty frame make it a strong fit for cleanup, farm chores, and land maintenance.
- Helps reduce hand cleanup in brush and debris piles.
- Works well where buckets carry too much dirt with the load.
- Built for repeated use in rough material handling conditions.
Why Choose the STG78?
- 80-inch overall width for productive cleanup
- Open skeleton tine design for dirt separation
- Strong clamping for brush, logs, and debris
- Protected hydraulic components
- Built for farms, lots, fields, and jobsites
Virnig STG78 Skeleton Tine Grapple
A rugged 78-inch class skeleton tine grapple built for brush, logs, manure, debris, and rough material handling.
