The Star Industries 170-66 Heavy Duty Root Grapple Bucket is a rugged, professional-grade skid steer attachment engineered to handle the bulkiest, most difficult materials on any job site. Designed to move brush, logs, large rocks, and mixed debris with ease, its bottom separated tines allow dirt and fines to sift out naturally during loading — keeping unwanted material behind and maximizing the efficiency of every grab. Whether you're clearing land, cleaning up demolition debris, or managing a construction site, the 170-66 delivers the power, durability, and versatility to get the job done faster.

Built with heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders and ½" plate steel sides, the 170-66 is constructed to withstand the harshest operating conditions and the most demanding work cycles. The built-in covers protect hydraulic fittings and cylinders from impact and debris ingress, extending service life and reducing maintenance downtime. Grease zerks are shielded with protective tubes to ensure easy, reliable lubrication even in muddy, rocky, or abrasive environments — keeping this grapple working at peak performance day after day.

The 170-66 is available in a Demolition Grade configuration, which is especially recommended for track-style skid steers and machines with 70 HP or 3,500 lbs. lifting capacity or greater — making it a highly adaptable tool across a wide fleet of equipment. An optional set of intermediate bottom tines is also available, reducing the spacing between tines to approximately 4" for finer material retention when the job demands it. Proudly made or assembled in the USA by Star Industries, a trusted manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments since 1982.

• Separated Bottom Tines for Natural Sifting — Tine spacing allows dirt, sand, and fines to fall through during loading, retaining only the bulky material you want to move.
• Optional Intermediate Bottom Tines — Reduces tine spacing to approximately 4" for finer material control and retention when working with smaller debris.
• Heavy-Duty ½" Plate Steel Sides — Thick steel side panels provide maximum structural rigidity and long-term durability under heavy, repeated loading.
• ½" Grapple & Tine Thickness — Full half-inch steel throughout the grapple and tine assembly ensures dependable strength against bending and deformation.
• HD Welded Hydraulic Cylinders (2" × 10" × 1½") — Heavy-duty welded cylinders deliver consistent, powerful clamping force for secure handling of large and irregular loads.
• Hydraulic Hoses & Flat-Faced Couplers Included — Ready to connect straight out of the box; flat-faced couplers minimise spillage and contamination during attachment changes.
• Built-In Fitting & Cylinder Protection Covers — Integrated covers shield hydraulic components from impact, dirt, and debris for reduced maintenance and longer service intervals.
• Grease Zerks with Protective Tubes — Tubes guard zerks from damage and keep lubrication points accessible even in the most demanding field conditions.
• Demolition Grade Option — Recommended for track-style skid steers and machines rated 70 HP or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater for the most demanding demolition applications.
• 3½" Tine Height for Positive Material Control — Tine profile provides secure grip on large, irregularly shaped loads including logs, brush, and concrete rubble.
• Approximately 8½" Distance Between Tines — Optimised tine spacing captures large, bulky materials while still allowing fines and loose soil to sift through.
• Proudly Made/Assembled in the USA — Backed by Star Industries, a trusted American manufacturer since 1982.
  

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