Grapple for Skid Steer - Haugen Attachments

📘 Overview

The Haugen skid steer grapple bucket comes in two configurations for general clean-up, scrap yards and demolition. The MSG scrap grapple runs independent twin arms that close separately, so an uneven load is held at both ends rather than pivoting on the high point. The MSGS bucket grapple uses a single full-width clam with bolt-on teeth.

Both come in 72", 78" and 84" widths on 2-1/2" x 10" industrial cylinders, with removable side plates. The MSG includes a weld-on high carbon edge and a 5/8" x 8" bolt-on cutting edge; the MSGS ships with bolt-on side plates.

📊 Skid Steer Grapple Bucket At a Glance

Specification Value Mount Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach Machine class Skid Steer Models available 6 variants Weight 925–1,110 lbs Cutting edge 5/8" x 8" Manufacturer Marv Haugen Enterprises Inc., Casselton ND

⚙ Key Features of the Haugen MSG and MSGS

• Two configurations — independent twin arms (MSG) or single clam (MSGS)
• Widths 72", 78" and 84"
• 2-1/2" x 10" industrial cylinders
• Removable side plates for versatility
• MSG: weld-on high carbon edge plus 5/8" x 8" bolt-on cutting edge
• MSGS: single grapple clam with bolt-on teeth
• Grapple opening 36.00" to 37.75"

📊 Scrap and Bucket Grapple Specifications

Model Type Width Grapple opening Bucket depth Weight MSG 72 Scrap — independent arms 72" 37.75" 38.00" 995 lbs MSG 78 Scrap — independent arms 78" 37.75" 38.00" 1,055 lbs MSG 84 Scrap — independent arms 84" 37.75" 38.00" 1,110 lbs MSGS 72 Bucket — single clam 72" 36.00" 38.00" 925 lbs MSGS 78 Bucket — single clam 78" 36.00" 38.00" 975 lbs MSGS 84 Bucket — single clam 84" 36.00" 38.00" 1,025 lbs

🦾 Independent Arms or Single Clam?

This is the choice that matters, and it comes down to what your loads look like.

• MSG scrap grapple — twin independent arms. Each arm closes on its own, so a load that is thicker at one end is gripped at both. Pick up a mixed pile of pipe, timber and sheet and the arms follow the shape instead of clamping the high spot and letting the rest slide. This is what a scrap yard wants.
• MSGS bucket grapple — one full-width clam. A single arm with bolt-on teeth spans the whole width, applying even pressure across a uniform load. Simpler, lighter by around 70 lbs, and better on consistent material — brush, evenly sized debris, general clean-up.

The MSG also has a slightly larger opening, 37.75" against 36.00", and comes with both a weld-on high carbon edge and a bolt-on cutting edge so the wear surface is replaceable.

🔩 Removable Side Plates — Bucket or Demolition Grapple

Both configurations have removable side plates. With them fitted you have a bucket that contains loose material; with them off you have an open grapple that handles long items sticking out either side. That is a genuine two-tools-in-one on a demolition or clean-up job, where you might be scooping rubble one hour and carrying timber the next.

🚜 Skid Steer Compatibility

Universal skid steer quick attach on all six models, so any skid steer or compact track loader with the standard SSQA interface takes them.

Both configurations need a hydraulic circuit to run the grapple cylinders. Empty weights run 925 to 1,110 lbs, which is substantial before any load — check your machine's rated operating capacity and its auxiliary hydraulic flow.

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