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Rock Haul Skeleton Rock Bucket & Grapple
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Introduction
The Rock Haul is a skid steer rock grapple built to sift rock and debris out of the soil and hold it there. Independent grapples close on uneven loads one side at a time, so an awkward boulder or a tangle of brush stays put instead of rolling off the tines on the way to the pile.
At 38.75 inches, the jaw opening on this rock grapple bucket is wider than most attachments in its class, which means fewer passes on bulky material and less time repositioning the machine. Extra long gusseted tines carry larger loads without flexing, and the same tine profile that makes it good at picking rock also makes it good at rooting and back dragging when you are levelling a site.
Available in 60, 72 and 84 inch widths, so it fits compact skid steers as well as full-size machines.
Skid Steers • Rock Picking • Land Clearing • Site Prep • Landscaping • Demolition Cleanup • Storm Cleanup • Agriculture • Back Dragging
Why Steel Strength Matters
Not all steel ratings are presented the same way.
Some manufacturers advertise maximum breaking strength, while others reference minimum yield strength. At Quick Attach, we focus on real-world durability and structural performance — not inflated numbers.
Our steel specifications are based on minimum strength ratings to give operators a clearer understanding of what the grapple is built to handle.
TENSILE STRENGTHThe point where the steel breaks
YIELD STRENGTHThe point where the steel bends
BHN HARDNESSHigher numbers are more wear resistant
PSIHigher PSI means the steel is stronger
Key Features
The open skeleton design of this rock grapple enhances visibility, allowing operators to navigate tight spaces and manage loads with precision, increasing safety and productivity.
Long tines enable this rock grapple bucket to sift soil away and handle heavier, bulkier material, which makes it ideal for demanding work like land clearing, site prep and debris removal.
Designed to keep materials from rolling forward, the tines ensure secure transport, minimizing spillage and enhancing control during operation.
The bucket is made from Grade 50 steel, giving this skid steer rock grapple the strength to withstand heavy loads, frozen ground and abrasive rock without deforming.
Gusseted tines offer added reinforcement, enhancing strength and resistance to bending, ensuring reliable performance under heavy use.
This grapple excels in rooting and back dragging, effectively clearing debris and leveling surfaces for landscaping and construction projects.
Independent grapples close one side at a time on uneven loads, so a single boulder, a root ball or a mixed pile of rock and brush is held securely rather than pinned at one point and left to roll.
Specifications
Three attachments, three jobs. Here's how to pick.
Built for general rock picking, landscaping and site cleanup on standard skid steers. Independent grapples close one side at a time, so uneven loads stay put. Comes in 60, 72 and 84 inch widths with a 38.75 inch jaw opening, the widest in its class, in Grade 50 steel. Choose it if you want the widest jaw opening and the option of a 60 inch for a compact machine.
Built for high-hour commercial work, demolition debris and abrasive rock. Independent grapples in 72 and 84 inch widths with a 36 inch jaw opening, in Grade 50 steel with a 1/2 inch tine. Choose it if you are running it daily and want the thicker tine. See the Rock Haul HD.
Built for sifting rock out of soil when you don't need to clamp anything, no independent grapples. Comes in 60, 72 and 84 inch widths (plus 72 HD and 84 HD versions), with 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch Grade 50 steel tines depending on model. Choose it if you only need to sift and carry, not clamp. See the Rock Scoop.
Reviews
Manufacturing
The Rock Haul is built for standard skid steers and compact track loaders. The 60 inch is the one to choose for a compact machine, and the 72 and 84 inch versions suit full-size loaders. As a rule the attachment should not be wider than your machine can carry comfortably when it is loaded, because a wide grapple full of wet rock puts real weight out in front of the axle. If you are unsure, send us your machine model and we will tell you which width fits.
They look similar and they are used for different material. A rock grapple like the Rock Haul has a solid tined floor with tighter spacing, so soil falls through while rock, brush and debris stay in the bucket. It is the right tool for picking rock out of a field, cleaning up a site, or separating debris from topsoil. A root grapple, which is the Quick Claw in our range, has open tines top and bottom and is built to reach into the ground, pull roots and stumps, and rake material rather than carry it. If you are mostly moving rock, choose the Rock Haul. If you are mostly pulling roots, choose the Quick Claw.
38.75 inches at maximum, which is wider than most attachments of this type. The practical difference is fewer passes. A wider opening lets you take a full bite of a brush pile or close over a large boulder in one go, instead of repositioning the machine and trying again. It is one of the clearest advantages this attachment has over comparable grapples.
2.625 inches. Spacing is the gap between the tines along the floor of the bucket. Wider spacing lets more soil fall through but drops smaller stones with it. Tighter spacing holds smaller material but sifts more slowly and can clog in wet clay. If you are picking small stone out of a seed bed you want tighter spacing than if you are clearing fist-sized rock from a building site.
It mounts on a universal skid steer quick-attach plate, which is the standard mounting system used across the industry, so it fits most major brands including Bobcat, John Deere, Case, Kubota, New Holland, CAT, Gehl and Takeuchi. If your machine uses a non-standard mount, contact us before ordering and we will confirm.
Yes. The Rock Haul ships with lead hoses fitted with 1/2 inch female JIC swivel couplers on the ends, ready to connect to your loader's auxiliary hydraulics. This is one of the most common reasons an attachment arrives and cannot be used on day one, so it is worth checking before you order rather than after.
Grade 50 refers to a minimum yield strength of 50,000 PSI, which is the point at which the steel starts to bend permanently rather than spring back. It is a meaningful step up from A36 mild steel, which yields at 36,000 PSI and is what a lot of budget attachments are built from. We quote minimum yield rather than maximum tensile strength on purpose, because tensile figures look bigger on paper but describe the point where the steel breaks, not the point where it deforms. Deformation is what actually ends an attachment's life.
Yes. The gusseted tine design holds up to back dragging, which is dragging the attachment backwards to level and smooth a surface. It is a common finishing step after clearing a site, and being able to do it without swapping attachments saves a machine change. Take it steadily on hard-packed ground; back dragging puts load on the tines in the opposite direction to normal digging.
The Rock Haul is covered by a two year warranty from the date of delivery to the original purchaser, covering defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover normal wear items such as tooth tips, misuse, or previously owned equipment. Full terms are on our warranty page.
