Grapple with u-shaped, serrated, high strength crossmember

Abstract

A grappling attachment for an industrial or farm vehicle, such as a skid steer or tractor, includes an upper jaw and a lower jaw, which can close relative to each other to grasp roots and debris. At least one of the upper jaw and the lower jaw is formed as a plurality of first curved bars with serrations formed along edges of the plurality of first curved bars facing toward the other jaw, which serrations assist in cutting embedded roots and debris as the first and second jaws are pulled away from the embedded roots and debris, such as when the vehicle is driven in a reverse direction. A U-shaped crossmember is attached to at least one of the first and second jaws. The U-shaped crossmember has slots cut therein to hold the plurality of first curved bars in a spaced relationship. One or more edges of the U-shaped crossmember has serrations facing toward the other jaw. In a preferred embodiment, the U-shaped crossmember has serrations at both ends of the U-shaped profile.

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