Product Description

Fransgard Forestry Grapple | Model SK-950 & SK-1400 | Grapple Opening 44" & 57" | 25-60 HP | 5-15 GPM | For Skid Steers & Tractors

DESCRIPTION

Built for serious woodland work, the Fransgard Forestry Grapple transforms your skid steer or compact tractor into a powerful log-handling machine. Designed for handling tree trunks, brush piles, and storm debris, the SK-950 and SK-1400 models deliver unmatched control with a strong vertical hydraulic cylinder and reinforced 2-tooth fork frame.

With a wide grapple opening up to 57 inches, bronze-bushed pivot points, and galvanized greaseable bolts, this heavy-duty forestry attachment ensures durability in rugged environments. Requiring only 5–15 GPM hydraulic flow and 25–60 HP, it’s ideal for landowners, arborists, logging crews, and property managers who demand reliability and flexibility in forest cleanup and timber handling.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Log Handling Designed for gripping shortened trunks, brush, and limbs with maximum stability and secure clamping force.
• Wide Grapple Opening Up to 57" opening capacity allows handling of large diameter logs and bulky brush piles efficiently.
• Low Hydraulic Flow Requirement Operates on 5–15 GPM systems, making it ideal for compact tractors and skid steers.
• Reinforced 2-Tooth Frame Strengthened fork chassis provides superior penetration under logs and stable lifting performance.
• Powerful Vertical Hydraulic Cylinder Double-acting cylinder ensures tight, controlled clamping during loading and transport.
• Bronze Bushed Pivot Points Reduces wear while increasing lifespan in high-cycle forestry applications.
• Galvanized Greaseable Bolts Corrosion-resistant hardware with grease fittings for easy long-term maintenance.
• Bolt-On Mounting System Compatible with Euro, SMS, Bobcat-style, A-frame, Schäffer, and weld-on brackets.
• Optimized Transport Width 45" overall width allows smooth maneuverability through wooded areas.
• Integrated Support Foot Design Grapple flap functions as a kickstand for stable parking when not in use.
• Heavy-Duty Main Frame Multi-profile horizontal frame shields hydraulic components from debris impact.
• Forestry & Land Clearing Ready Ideal for logging operations, property maintenance, and storm cleanup jobs.
• Cylinder & Hoses Included Comes ready for hydraulic connection with one double-acting outlet required.
• Compact Yet Powerful Lightweight design improves machine balance without sacrificing lifting capability.
• Professional-Grade Construction Engineered for demanding off-road forestry environments and commercial use.

Detailed Specifications

Manuals & Documents

• Data Sheet SK Series (SK-950/SK-1400)
• Handbook / Spare Parts Catalogue SK-950/SK1400

General Warranty Info:

• Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
• The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
• Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
• Please reach out to us for any specific warranty information needed about products and parts you can’t find!

Videos

Shipping

General Shipping Info:

• Instantly calculate shipping quotes to the lower 48 states by 1. adding this product to your cart, 2. click continue to the checkout page and 3. enter your shipping address to check rates. Contact us for quotes for shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Internationally.
• Complimentary lift gate service on all freight shipments where it’s possible. We guarantee safe delivery!
• Low shipping rates for customers. We have negotiated the best possible rates for customers from our trusted carriers (ODFL, ESTES, UPS, and FedEx).
• Negotiate shipping rates if you think we can do better please reach out. Keep in mind some shipping rates also include assembly & configuration as well!