Grapple Capacity
15.8 – 21.8 cu ft
Width
66 – 84 in
Models available
5 variants
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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒1-year warranty
🔨Built-in cylinder and fitting covers
📘 Overview
The Star Industries 170 is a root grapple bucket and land clearing attachment for brush handling and demolition clean-up — an open-tine bottom that lets soil fall away while the upper grapple clamps roots, brush and debris against it. Two grades are offered and the difference is real. Heavy Duty models 170-66 and 170-72 use 1/2 inch grapple and tine stock for general clearing. Demolition Grade models 170DG-72, 170DG-78 and 170DG-84 run a deeper 42 3/4 inch frame and carry 19.7 to 20 cubic feet of grapple capacity for heavier debris. Auxiliary hydraulics are required on every model.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries 170 Root Grapple
- Heavy Duty models 170-66 (66 in, 15.8 cu ft) and 170-72 (72 in, 17.2 cu ft)
- Demolition Grade models 170DG-72 (19.7 cu ft), 170DG-78 (21.84 cu ft) and 170DG-84 (20 cu ft)
- Heavy Duty depth 38 in on the 66 and 35 1/2 in on the 72; Demolition Grade 42 3/4 in throughout
- 21 in back height across the whole range
- 1/2 in plate sides on every model
- Grapple thickness 1/2 in on Heavy Duty, 9/16 in on Demolition Grade
- Tine thickness 1/2 in throughout
- Built-in covers protect the hydraulic cylinder and fittings from impact and debris
- Grease zerks protected with tubes so they survive brush work
- Optional intermediate bottom tines reduce spacing between tines to approximately 4 in
- Requires auxiliary hydraulics
- A skid steer root grapple built for land clearing and brush handling
- Demolition Grade models work as a demolition grapple for concrete and mixed debris
- 1-year warranty on grapples, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries 170 Root Grapple
- Demolition Grade is a thicker grapple, not just a bigger one — 9/16 inch grapple stock against 1/2 inch on Heavy Duty, on a frame 42 3/4 inches deep rather than 35 1/2. Concrete and timber debris bend a grapple before they wear it.
- Covered cylinder and fittings survive brush — an exposed rod or hose fitting on a root grapple is the failure everyone has had. Star builds covers in rather than leaving them to be added.
- Protected grease zerks actually get greased — a zerk sheared off by a branch on day one never gets serviced again. Tube-protected zerks are why the pivots last.
- Optional intermediate tines close the gap to about 4 inches — standard spacing sheds soil well but drops smaller material. If you are clearing brush rather than stumps, the tighter spacing keeps what you picked up.
- Soil stays on site, debris leaves — the open bottom sheds dirt as you lift, so what goes in the truck is root and brush rather than the topsoil that came up with it.
📊 Star Industries 170 Root Grapple Specifications
| Model | Grade | Width | Grapple Capacity | Depth | Grapple Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170-66 | Heavy Duty | 66 in | 15.8 cu ft | 38 in | 1/2 in |
| 170-72 | Heavy Duty | 72 in | 17.2 cu ft | 35 1/2 in | 1/2 in |
| 170DG-72 | Demolition Grade | 72 in | 19.7 cu ft | 42 3/4 in | 9/16 in |
| 170DG-78 | Demolition Grade | 78 in | 21.84 cu ft | 42 3/4 in | 9/16 in |
| 170DG-84 | Demolition Grade | 84 in | 20.0 cu ft | 42 3/4 in | 9/16 in |
📋 Root Grapple Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| Heavy Duty 66" | 170-66, 66 in wide, 15.8 cu ft grapple capacity, 38 in deep, 1/2 in grapple stock |
| Heavy Duty 72" | 170-72, 72 in wide, 17.2 cu ft grapple capacity, 35 1/2 in deep, 1/2 in grapple stock |
| Demolition Grade 72" | 170DG-72, 72 in wide, 19.7 cu ft, 42 3/4 in deep, 9/16 in grapple stock |
| Demolition Grade 78" | 170DG-78, 78 in wide, 21.84 cu ft — the largest grapple capacity in the range |
| Demolition Grade 84" | 170DG-84, 84 in wide, 20.0 cu ft, 42 3/4 in deep, 9/16 in grapple stock |
🔗 Tines, Cylinders and Wear Parts for the 170
Every 170 root grapple ships complete and ready to run: frame, tines, grapple, cylinder and the built-in covers over the cylinder and fittings. All you supply is the auxiliary hydraulic connection. Beyond that, three things are worth knowing about. Optional intermediate bottom tines reduce the space between tines to approximately 4 inches and are ordered per width — 170-02-66 and 170-02-72 for the Heavy Duty models, 170DG-02-72 for the Demolition Grade. Replacement hydraulic cylinders are available for both the 1 inch pin (170-0011) and the 1.25 inch pin used on some Demolition Grade builds (170-0010), along with cylinder covers, pins, hoses sized by bucket width, and flat face hydraulic quick disconnect couplers (1000-0028) that fit all Star grapples.
🚜 Which Machines Fit This Root Grapple Bucket?
The 170 mounts on the universal quick attach coupler and fits skid steer loaders and compact track loaders from Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, New Holland, Takeuchi, Kubota, Gehl and other makers using that interface. Unlike the Star bucket range, the 170 requires auxiliary hydraulics to operate the grapple — a standard-flow auxiliary circuit is sufficient, and the grapple connects through flat face quick disconnect couplers. Match grade to work rather than machine: Heavy Duty for brush and roots, Demolition Grade for concrete, timber and mixed demolition debris.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mount type | Universal quick attach (SSQA) |
| Machine types | Skid steer loaders and compact track loaders |
| Hydraulics required | Yes — auxiliary hydraulic circuit needed to operate the grapple |
| Couplers | Flat face hydraulic quick disconnects, part 1000-0028, fit all Star grapples |
| Brands supported | Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, New Holland, Takeuchi, Kubota, Gehl and others |
❓ Star Industries 170 Root Grapple Questions, Answered
What is the difference between Heavy Duty and Demolition Grade root grapples?
Grapple thickness and frame depth. Heavy Duty models 170-66 and 170-72 use 1/2 inch grapple stock on a 35 1/2 to 38 inch deep frame. Demolition Grade models 170DG-72, 170DG-78 and 170DG-84 use 9/16 inch grapple stock on a 42 3/4 inch frame. Choose Heavy Duty for brush and roots, Demolition Grade for concrete and mixed debris.
Does a root grapple need auxiliary hydraulics?
Yes. The Star Industries 170 root grapple needs an auxiliary hydraulic circuit to open and close the grapple. It connects through flat face quick disconnect couplers, part 1000-0028, which fit all Star grapples. A standard-flow auxiliary circuit is sufficient.
What is the difference between a root grapple and a grapple bucket?
A root grapple attachment has an open tine bottom that lets soil fall through as you lift, so you keep the dirt and haul only the debris. A grapple bucket such as the Star 175 has a solid bucket bottom, so it carries everything it picks up. Choose the 170 as a brush grapple skid steer attachment for land clearing, and the 175 skid steer grapple bucket for material you want to keep.
What do the optional intermediate tines do?
They reduce the space between bottom tines to approximately 4 inches, so the grapple retains smaller material instead of dropping it. Order 170-02-66 or 170-02-72 for Heavy Duty models and 170DG-02-72 for Demolition Grade. Standard spacing sheds soil better; the tighter spacing holds brush better.
Which root grapple width should I choose?
The 170 comes in 66 and 72 inch Heavy Duty and 72, 78 and 84 inch Demolition Grade. Grapple capacity runs 15.8 to 21.84 cu ft. Choose a width at least as wide as your machine, and note the 170DG-78 actually carries the most at 21.84 cu ft.
How are the cylinder and hoses protected?
The 170 has built-in covers over the hydraulic cylinder and the fittings, and the grease zerks are protected with tubes. On a root grapple working brush, an exposed cylinder rod or a sheared zerk is the commonest cause of downtime, which is why these are built in rather than optional.
Can I get replacement tines and cylinders?
Yes. Bottom tines are available per width, grapple tine weldments are available for both Heavy Duty and Demolition Grade, and replacement cylinders are stocked for both the 1 inch pin (170-0011) and the 1.25 inch pin (170-0010). Cylinder covers, pins and hoses sized by bucket width are also available.
Will the 170 root grapple work on a compact track loader?
Yes, provided the machine uses the universal quick attach coupler and has an auxiliary hydraulic circuit. Track loaders are well suited to grapple work because the tracks give the traction needed to break roots free.
What warranty comes with the 170 root grapple?
The Star Industries 170 root grapple carries a 1-year warranty, the band Star applies to grapples, and is made in the USA.
How do I order a root grapple and how is it shipped?
Add the grapple to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address, with lift gate service available for residential deliveries.
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