Virnig Mini Skid Steer Grapple

The Virnig V20 mini skid steer grapple collection includes several designs for different material-handling and cleanup applications: Scrap Grapples, Skeleton Grapples, Skeleton Rock Grapples, Rotating Log Grapples, and Root Rake Grapples. The Scrap Grapple uses a solid-bottom design for scooping and hauling loose debris and construction waste, while the Skeleton Grapple has an open bottom that allows dirt and smaller debris to fall through when handling brush, logs, and branches. The Skeleton Rock Grapple adds closer tine spacing and a rock dam for securing rocks and uneven loads. The Rotating Log Grapple is designed for logs, brush, and rocks, while the Root Rake Grapple is intended for digging, raking, piling, and loading roots, stumps, brush, and rocks

Several V20 grapple models are available in 36-inch, 42-inch, and 48-inch widths. The Skeleton Grapple models are CSGV36, CSGV42, and CSGV48, while the Skeleton Rock Grapple models are CSRG36, CSRG42, and CSRG48. The Root Rake Grapple is also offered in three sizes, with model widths listed at approximately 35.8, 43.8, and 51.8 inches for the CRG36, CRG42, and CRG48. The Rotating Log Grapple is a more compact design at 29.4 inches wide with the jaws closed. When selecting a width, consider the mini skid steer’s loader capacity, machine width, and the type and density of material being handled.

The main difference is the type of material each grapple is designed to handle. The V20 Skeleton Grapple has an open-sided and open-bottom design with 5.9-inch tine spacing, allowing dirt and smaller debris to sift through while transporting brush and logs. The Skeleton Rock Grapple has much closer 2.9-inch tine spacing, plus a rock dam and notch near the tine tips to help secure rocks and irregular loads. The Root Rake Grapple uses curved cast teeth and approximately 6.8–7.1-inch tooth spacing, making it suitable for digging, raking, roots, stumps, brush, and rocks. The Scrap Grapple uses a solid bottom, making it better suited to scooping and completely removing loose debris and construction waste rather than allowing material to fall through the bottom.

The V20 Rotating Log Grapple (CLG) has a 29.4-inch overall width with the jaw closed and a 60-inch maximum jaw opening. Its AR400 steel jaw tines are 0.375 inches thick and feature serrated tips for improved grip. The grapple can manually rotate through 270°, while a hydraulic rotation option provides 360° rotation for controlled positioning. It also features a holding valve to help prevent the jaws from drifting open, along with a serrated cradle for securing logs in vertical or horizontal positions. The manual-rotation version weighs approximately 300 lb, while the hydraulic-rotation version weighs approximately 350 lb before mount-specific additions.

Yes. Virnig offers three mini skid steer mounting configurations: Mini Universal, Bobcat Mini, and ASV Mini. The Mini Universal mount is intended for mini skid steer brands other than Bobcat and ASV, while dedicated mounts are available for Bobcat and ASV machines. These V20 grapple mounts are not compatible with a standard universal skid steer quick-attach mount, so customers should select the correct mini skid steer mount when ordering. The grapple models are designed for mini skid steer applications and should also be matched to the machine's loader capacity and operating capabilities.

Choose the grapple according to the material you need to pick, sort, dig, or transport. For brush, logs, branches, and loads where you want dirt to sift through, the Skeleton Grapple provides an open design. For rocks and uneven material that needs tighter containment, the Skeleton Rock Grapple provides closer tine spacing and a rock dam. For roots, stumps, digging, and raking, the Root Rake Grapple is designed with cast teeth for ground-engaging work. For loose debris and construction waste that should remain contained, the solid-bottom Scrap Grapple is the appropriate style. For tree work and log handling where controlled positioning is important, the Rotating Log Grapple provides a 60-inch jaw opening with manual or hydraulic rotation options. Also compare attachment width and weight with your mini skid steer’s loader capacity before selecting a model.