Capacity
16.5 – 28 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 175 is a skid steer grapple bucket and grapple bucket attachment — a solid-bottom bucket with a hydraulic grapple clamping down onto it, so it carries everything it picks up rather than sifting soil out the bottom. That is the difference from the 170 root grapple, and it is the reason the 175 suits scrap, waste, silage, demolition spoil and any load you intend to keep. Two grades are offered: Heavy Duty 175-66 and 175-72 with a 38 1/2 inch grapple opening, and Demolition Grade 175DG-72, 175DG-78 and 175DG-84 with a 45 inch opening and up to 28 cubic feet of capacity. Auxiliary hydraulics are required.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries 175 Grapple Bucket
- Heavy Duty models 175-66 (16.5 cu ft) and 175-72 (18 cu ft), 38 1/2 in grapple opening
- Demolition Grade models 175DG-72 (24 cu ft), 175DG-78 (26 cu ft) and 175DG-84 (28 cu ft), 45 in opening
- Heavy Duty depth 34 in with 19 in back height; Demolition Grade 39 in depth with 21 in back height
- Bucket bottom 1/4 in plate, bucket back 3/16 in plate across the range
- Solid bucket bottom retains everything picked up — no material lost through the floor
- Built-in covers protect the hydraulic cylinder and fittings
- Grease zerks protected with tubes
- Bolt-on end plates available for both Heavy Duty and Demolition Grade
- Requires auxiliary hydraulics
- A closed bottom grapple — the alternative to an open-tine skid steer grapple for loads you keep
- A heavy duty grapple bucket in two grades, with a demolition grapple bucket option for mixed debris
- 1-year warranty on grapples, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries 175 Grapple Bucket
- A solid bottom means nothing escapes — scrap, silage, waste and demolition spoil all stay in the bucket, where a root grapple would drop the fines through the tines onto ground you are trying to clear.
- The Demolition Grade opening is 45 inches against 38 1/2 — six and a half inches more jaw, which is the difference between grabbing a roof section or a stump crown in one bite and worrying at it.
- Capacity climbs steeply on the DG frame — 24 to 28 cu ft against 16.5 to 18 on Heavy Duty, because the DG runs 39 inches deep with a 21 inch back rather than 34 and 19.
- Covered cylinder and protected zerks are built in — a grapple bucket works in exactly the debris that shears an exposed fitting, and these are standard rather than an option.
- Bolt-on end plates replace instead of being cut off — the sides take the wear when loading against a wall or a pile face, and bolt-on plates mean that wear is a part rather than a repair.
📊 Star Industries 175 Grapple Bucket Specifications
| Model | Grade | Width | Grapple Opening | Capacity | Depth | Back Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175-66 | Heavy Duty | 66 in | 38 1/2 in | 16.5 cu ft | 34 in | 19 in |
| 175-72 | Heavy Duty | 72 in | 38 1/2 in | 18.0 cu ft | 34 in | 19 in |
| 175DG-72 | Demolition Grade | 72 in | 45 in | 24.0 cu ft | 39 in | 21 in |
| 175DG-78 | Demolition Grade | 78 in | 45 in | 26.0 cu ft | 39 in | 21 in |
| 175DG-84 | Demolition Grade | 84 in | 45 in | 28.0 cu ft | 39 in | 21 in |
📋 Grapple Bucket Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| HD Grapple Bucket | Heavy Duty grade — 1/2 in grapple stock, 38 1/2 in opening, 34 in deep, 19 in back |
| Demolition Grapple Bucket | Demolition Grade — 9/16 in grapple stock, 45 in opening, 39 in deep, 21 in back |
| 66" | 175-66 Heavy Duty, 66 in wide, 16.5 cu ft |
| 72" | 175-72 Heavy Duty at 18.0 cu ft, or 175DG-72 Demolition Grade at 24.0 cu ft |
| 78" | 175DG-78 Demolition Grade, 78 in wide, 26.0 cu ft |
| 84" | 175DG-84 Demolition Grade, 84 in wide, 28.0 cu ft — largest in the range |
🔗 What the 175 Grapple Bucket Ships With, and What You Can Add
Every 175 arrives complete — bucket, grapple, cylinder and the built-in covers over the cylinder and fittings. You supply only the auxiliary hydraulic connection. Bolt-on end plates are available as a pair for both grades (175-01 for Heavy Duty, 175DG-01 for Demolition Grade) and protect the sides where they wear against a pile face. Replacement grapple tine weldments, cylinders for both 1 in and 1.25 in pin sizes, cylinder covers, hoses sized by bucket width and flat face quick disconnect couplers (1000-0028) are all available.
🚜 Which Machines Fit This Skid Steer Grapple Bucket?
The 175 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. Auxiliary hydraulics are required to operate the grapple, connecting through flat face quick disconnect couplers. Choose grade by what you are handling rather than by machine size: Heavy Duty for general material and silage, 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 175 Grapple Bucket Questions, Answered
What is the difference between a grapple bucket and a root grapple?
The bottom. The Star 175 skid steer bucket grapple has a solid 1/4 inch plate bucket bottom, so it carries everything it picks up. The Star 170 root grapple has an open tine bottom that lets soil fall through as you lift. Choose the 175 when you want to keep the load, and the 170 when you want to leave the dirt behind.
What is the difference between Heavy Duty and Demolition Grade 175 grapples?
Opening, depth and capacity. Heavy Duty models have a 38 1/2 inch grapple opening, 34 inch depth, 19 inch back and 16.5 to 18 cu ft. Demolition Grade models have a 45 inch opening, 39 inch depth, 21 inch back and 24 to 28 cu ft. Demolition Grade is the choice for concrete, timber and mixed debris.
Does a grapple bucket need auxiliary hydraulics?
Yes. The Star Industries 175 grapple bucket needs an auxiliary hydraulic circuit to open and close the grapple, connecting through flat face quick disconnect couplers, part 1000-0028. A standard-flow auxiliary circuit is sufficient.
Which 175 width should I order?
Heavy Duty comes in 66 and 72 inches; Demolition Grade in 72, 78 and 84. Capacity runs from 16.5 cu ft on the 175-66 to 28 cu ft on the 175DG-84. Choose a width at least as wide as your machine, and step up to Demolition Grade if the material is heavy or awkward rather than simply bulky.
Can I add end plates to a grapple bucket later?
Yes. Bolt-on end plates are ordered separately as 175-01 for Heavy Duty models or 175DG-01 for Demolition Grade, both supplied as a set of two. They protect the bucket sides, which wear first when loading against a pile face, and bolt on so a worn plate is replaced rather than repaired.
What are the bolt-on end plates for?
They protect the bucket sides, which wear first when loading against a pile face or a wall. Order 175-01 for Heavy Duty models or 175DG-01 for Demolition Grade; both are sold as a set of two and bolt on, so a worn plate is replaced rather than repaired.
Is the 175 suitable for handling silage or manure?
Yes. The solid bucket bottom retains fines that would fall through a root grapple, which is what makes the 175 suitable for silage, bedding and similar agricultural material as well as scrap and demolition spoil.
How are the hydraulics protected on the 175?
The 175 has built-in covers over the hydraulic cylinder and the fittings, and the grease zerks are protected with tubes. Replacement cylinder covers, rod covers and pins are available separately for both Heavy Duty and Demolition Grade models.
What warranty comes with the 175 grapple bucket?
The Star Industries 175 grapple bucket carries a 1-year warranty, the band Star applies to grapples, and is made in the USA.
How do I order a grapple bucket and how is it shipped?
Add the grapple bucket 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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