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Virnig URG72-UT

The Virnig URG72-UT Root Rake Grapple is a premium attachment for smaller skid steers and track loaders, designed to dig, rake, pile, and load brush with remarkable efficiency. Built with 3/8" Grade 50 steel jaws and tines, this grapple offers robust performance and durability. Key specifications include a 44.1" jaw opening, 22.1" bucket depth, and a loader operating capacity of 2200 lbs. The single jaw design is ideal for back-dragging, making it easy to rake brush and materials into piles for convenient hauling. Equipped with high-quality components such as NitroSteel® cylinder rods and Teflon® coated bushings on all pivots, it ensures smooth operation and long-lasting reliability. The replaceable cast teeth provide extended lifespan and straightforward maintenance, making the Virnig URG72-UT Root Rake Grapple an indispensable tool for demanding tasks.
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Series Models

URG72-UT

73.5" | 7 Bottom .375" Grade 50 Tines, 44.1" Jaw Opening, 22.1" Depth, (2) 2" x 8.375" NitroSteel Cylinders, 695 lbs

Series Models

URG72-UT

73.5" | 7 Bottom .375" Grade 50 Tines, 44.1" Jaw Opening, 22.1" Depth, (2) 2" x 8.375" NitroSteel Cylinders, 695 lbs

Virnig V40 Series

URG72-UT Root Rake Grapple

The Virnig URG72-UT Root Rake Grapple is built to quickly dig, rake, pile, and load brush with skid steers and compact track loaders. Designed for smaller skid steer platforms but built with heavier-duty V40 construction, it gives operators a durable grapple for root work, brush cleanup, and general debris handling while offering the widest footprint in the V40 URG-UT lineup.

Overall Width

73.5"

Jaw Opening

44.1"

Approximate Weight

695 lbs

Key Features

  • Built to quickly dig, rake, pile, and load brush with skid steers and track loaders
  • NitroSteel cylinder rods and Teflon-coated bushings are used on all pivots
  • Replaceable cast teeth help improve digging and wear life
  • Grade 50 steel tines are built for demanding root and brush work
  • Excels on smaller skid steers and track loaders that still need aggressive root-rake performance

Specifications

  • Mount: Universal skid steer
  • Recommended Loader Capacity: Less than 2,200 lbs
  • Height: 34.2" overall / 29.3" bucket
  • Overall Depth: 22.1"
  • Number of Teeth: 7
  • Space Between Teeth: 10.2"
  • Space Between Tines / Grapple Jaws: 5.0" / 11.1"
  • Tine Thickness: 0.375" Grade 50 plate
  • Cylinder Bore / Stroke: 2.0" / 8.375"
  • Cylinder Pins / Hinge Pins: 1.25" / 1.563"
  • Fitment Note: Known clearance issue on TL12 and all widths on John Deere 330G, 331G, 332G, 333G

Why Customers Choose the URG72-UT

For skid steer operators who want the widest root rake grapple in the V40 URG-UT lineup, the URG72-UT offers maximum coverage while still staying practical for smaller skid steer and track loader platforms. Its replaceable cast teeth and wider frame make it a strong fit for brush cleanup, root removal, storm debris, and larger land-clearing jobs.

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