The Star Industries 170-72 Heavy Duty Root Grapple Bucket delivers the extra width and capacity serious operators need when tackling large-scale land clearing, demolition clean-up, and heavy debris handling. At 72" wide with a 17.2 cuft grapple capacity, the 170-72 moves more material per cycle than the 66" model — reducing passes, cutting cycle times, and boosting overall productivity on wide-area job sites. The separated bottom tine design allows dirt and fines to sift out naturally during loading, so you're picking up and moving exactly what you need without carting excess soil along with it.

Constructed with ½" plate steel sides and ½" thick grapple and tine assemblies, the 170-72 is built to absorb the punishment of daily heavy-duty use across construction, agricultural, and demolition environments. The integrated covers protect hydraulic fittings and cylinders from rocks, stumps, and debris impact, while the protective tubes around the grease zerks ensure fast, reliable lubrication in the field without risk of damage to the service points. With HD welded hydraulic cylinders measuring 2" × 10" × 1½" and flat-faced couplers included, this grapple is ready to deliver consistent, powerful clamping force straight out of the box.

For the most demanding applications, the 170-72 is available in a Demolition Grade configuration, specifically recommended for track-style skid steers and machines rated at 70 HP or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater. An optional set of intermediate bottom tines further reduces tine spacing to approximately 4" for tighter material control when handling smaller debris or mixed loads. Proudly made or assembled in the USA by Star Industries, a trusted manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments since 1982.

Features & Benefits

• 72" Wide High-Capacity Grapple — Wider coverage per pass compared to the 66" model; moves more material in less time on larger job sites.
• 17.2 CuFt Grapple Capacity — One of the largest capacities in the Star Industries root grapple range for maximum throughput and fewer dump cycles.
• Separated Bottom Tines for Automatic Sifting — Dirt, soil, and fines fall away naturally during loading, leaving only the bulky debris you intend to move.
• Optional Intermediate Bottom Tines — Narrows tine spacing to approximately 4" for improved retention of smaller or mixed materials when the job requires it.
• ½" Plate Steel Sides — Heavy-gauge side panels provide outstanding structural strength and long-term resistance to deformation under load.
• ½" Grapple & Tine Thickness — Full half-inch steel construction throughout the grapple and tine assembly resists bending and wear in the toughest conditions.
• HD Welded Hydraulic Cylinders (2" × 10" × 1½") — Heavy-duty welded cylinder design delivers powerful, consistent clamping force for secure handling of large, irregular loads.
• Hydraulic Hoses & Flat-Faced Couplers Included — Ready to connect immediately; flat-faced couplers minimise fluid spillage and contamination during hook-up and removal.
• Built-In Fitting & Cylinder Protection Covers — Shields hydraulic components from field damage, reducing maintenance intervals and extending overall service life.
• Grease Zerks with Protective Tubes — Tube-protected lubrication points stay accessible and undamaged even in muddy, rocky, or abrasive operating environments.
• Demolition Grade Option — Recommended for track-style skid steers and machines with 70 HP or 3,500 lbs. capacity or greater for the most punishing demolition work.
• 3½" Tine Height — Provides a positive grip on bulky, irregularly shaped loads including large logs, brush, boulders, and mixed demolition material.
• Proudly Made/Assembled in the USA — Backed by Star Industries, a trusted American manufacturer since 1982.

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