Rod Rock Grapple for Skid Steers - Haugen Attachments

📘 Overview

The Haugen skid steer rock grapple (rod grapple) is a dual-cylinder grapple purpose-built for rocks, brush, and demolition debris, with two series: HRDG (Standard Rod Grapple) in 60", 68", and 76" widths, and HIRDG (Industrial Rod Grapple) in 76" and 84" widths. All models use 7/8" round rod tines (standard) or 1" x 1.5" flat bar tines (industrial) at 3" spacing for maximum rock sifting and brush cleanout. Independent twin grapple arms with 2.5" x 10" industrial cylinders. Weld-on tooth bar with replaceable tips. Greaseable pivot points. Abrasion sleeves on hoses. Universal Quick Attach. Made in USA with a 1-year warranty.

⚙️ Key Features

• Standard series (HRDG): 60", 68", 76" — 7/8" round rod tines
• Industrial series (HIRDG): 76" and 84" — 1" x 1.5" flat bar tines
• 3" tine spacing — rocks fall through, brush stays in
• Independent twin grapple arms — each arm acts independently for uneven loads
• 2.5" x 10" industrial hydraulic cylinders
• Weld-on tooth bar with replaceable tips
• Greaseable pivot points
• Abrasion sleeves on hoses — protect hoses from chafing in rock and debris work
• Universal Quick Attach | Made in USA | 1-year warranty

🔑 Benefits

• 3" rod spacing is the customer-driven specification — Haugen uses 3" spacing because that's what operators asked for. Tighter spacing clogs with fines; wider spacing loses medium rocks. 3" is the industry sweet spot for rock and brush sifting in this class of work.
• Independent twin arms handle asymmetric loads that rigid single-arm grapples cannot — when gripping a pile of rocks, the left and right sides often aren't at the same height. Independent arm action allows each side to close to the load surface independently, maintaining grip without forcing asymmetric load into the frame.
• Industrial series (HIRDG) uses 1" x 1.5" curved flat bars for higher mass and resistance to deformation — in heavy demolition and rock work, tines contact concrete, rebar, and granite. The HIRDG flat bar tines have significantly more cross-sectional mass and resistance to bending than the standard 7/8" round rods, making them the right choice for the heaviest applications.
• Replaceable tooth tips extend attachment lifespan on high-cycle operations — the weld-on tooth bar holds replaceable tips; when tips wear, replace just the tip rather than the full tooth bar.

📊 Specifications

Standard Rod Grapple (HRDG)

Industrial Rod Grapple (HIRDG)

🔗 Attachment Compatibility

The HRDG and HIRDG require two auxiliary hydraulic circuits (independent arms). Confirm your skid steer has dual aux circuit capability. At 890–1,330 lbs, confirm your machine's operating capacity can handle the grapple weight plus expected material load.

🚜 Machine Compatibility

Compatible with skid steer loaders and compact track loaders with Universal Quick Attach:

Requires two auxiliary hydraulic circuits. Check your machine's rated operating capacity against the attachment weight before operating.

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