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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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