Skid Steer Pallet Fork Grapple - Top Dog Attachments

📘 Overview

The Top Dog pallet fork grapple is a bolt-on accessory rather than a quick attach implement: it mounts underneath pallet forks you already own and adds a hydraulic clamping arm, turning a fork set into a grapple without buying a second attachment. It clamps down on loads to stabilise them — pipe, timber, brush or anything that will not sit still on bare tines. At 279 lbs with 1/2" A50 steel tine construction, 40" open tine height and 17-1/2" tine spacing, it is secured by bolts under the unit to your existing forks rather than replacing them.

A grapple for pallet forks answers a narrow but real problem: forks carry pallets well and everything else badly. As a pallet fork clamp this bolts on rather than replacing anything, so buyers who already own skid steer pallet forks get grapple capability for a fraction of a full attachment. As a log grapple attachment it holds poles and timber that would roll; as a bolt on grapple it comes off again when you need plain forks. Note it is a pallet fork accessory, not a standalone skid steer grapple — forks are not included.

⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Pallet Fork Grapple

• Bolts to your existing pallet forks — no second attachment to buy or store — the forks you already own become a grapple.
• 1/2" A50 steel tine construction — the clamping tines take the full load; A50 at 1/2" resists spreading.
• 40" open tine height — opens wide enough to clamp over a substantial load on the forks.
• 17-1/2" tine spacing — spaced to grip across a pallet or a bundle rather than at a single point.
• 279 lbs added weight — light enough that it does not materially change what the fork set can lift.
• 45" width by 40" length — sized to match standard fork frames.
• Stabilises awkward loads — the clamping action is what stops pipe and timber rolling off the tines in transit.

🔑 Why Choose the Pallet Fork Grapple?

• Turns forks you own into a grapple — the cheapest route to grapple capability if you already run pallet forks.
• Stops loads shifting in transit — clamping down on pipe, timber or brush is the difference between carrying it and chasing it across the yard.
• Nothing extra to store — bolts on and off the existing fork frame rather than occupying another space in the shed.
• Minimal capacity penalty — at 279 lbs it barely dents what the fork set can carry.

📊 Top Dog Attachments Pallet Fork Grapple Specifications

Specification Value Part Number 9000180 Overall Height 15" Width 45" Length 40" Tine Spacing 17-1/2" Open Tine Height 40" Tine Construction 1/2" A50 Steel Weight 279 lbs Mounting Bolts under the unit to existing pallet forks Country of Origin Made in USA

🔗 What Is a Pallet Fork Grapple Used For?

• Clamping pipe and timber on pallet forks
• Securing brush and irregular loads
• Stabilising palletised material in transit
• Log and pole handling
• Any fork load that will not sit still on bare tines

Top Dog pallet fork and frame sets are sold separately — confirm your fork frame dimensions before ordering this accessory.

🔗 Which Pallet Forks Fit the Pallet Fork Grapple?

The Pallet Fork Grapple is an accessory for pallet forks you already own, not a standalone machine attachment. It is secured by bolts under the unit to your existing pallet fork frame — pallet forks are not included.

The unit measures 45" wide by 40" long and is designed around a standard skid steer pallet fork frame. Confirm your fork frame dimensions and tine spacing before ordering. If you are unsure whether it fits your forks, call eskidsteer.com at (866) 757-8337 with your fork make and model.

🚜 Which Machines Fit the Pallet Fork Grapple?

Fitment is determined by your fork frame, not by your machine — any skid steer, compact track loader or tractor loader carrying a compatible pallet fork set can run the grapple.

Machine capacity: The pallet fork grapple weighs 279 lbs, which is added to the weight of your fork frame and reduces available lift capacity by the same amount.

An auxiliary hydraulic circuit is required on the host machine to operate the clamping arm.

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