The GR75, GR120, and GR140 share the same proven ANBO grapple-rake concept. What changes from model to model is the amount of steel and structural reinforcement needed to match the forces produced by a larger machine.
The goal is not to make every grapple as heavy as possible. The goal is to provide the strength the machine requires without taking away lifting capacity through unnecessary attachment weight.
One working design, three machine classes
All three models are designed for demanding material handling and ground work. Their curved rake profiles, clamping geometry, and USA-sourced AR400F steel make them versatile tools for property owners, contractors, and land-clearing crews.
- Brush and storm cleanup
- Logs, limbs, and forestry debris
- Roots and land clearing
- Rocks and irregular material
- Raking and general property maintenance
GR75: balanced strength up to 75 horsepower
The GR75 is generally matched to tractors and wheeled skid steers up to 75 engine horsepower. Its 5/8-inch outer tines add strength at the edges while 1/2-inch inner tines keep the attachment capable without adding weight that the loader has to carry on every lift.
For a wheeled machine in this horsepower range, the GR75 offers a strong balance of durability, visibility, and usable loader capacity. A compact track loader may require the next model because additional traction can transfer more force into the grapple.
GR120: reinforcement for harder use
The GR120 moves into 3/4-inch outer tines, 5/8-inch inner tines, and additional cross bracing. It is designed for machines up to 120 horsepower and is often the better match for compact track loaders in the 70-to-85-horsepower range.
That step up is about more than engine output. Tracks give the operator the ability to keep pushing, pulling, and twisting where a wheeled machine may lose traction first.
GR140: built for high-force applications
The GR140 uses 3/4-inch AR400F tines throughout, reinforced structural components, and additional cross bracing. It is designed for machines up to 140 horsepower and for the higher forces common in demanding forestry, land-clearing, and material-handling work.
ANBO commonly considers the GR140 for compact track loaders from roughly 85 to 112 horsepower, then verifies the final selection using the full machine specifications and intended work.
Tine construction at a glance
| Model | Outer tines | Inner tines | Horsepower class |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR75 | 5/8 inch | 1/2 inch | Up to 75 HP |
| GR120 | 3/4 inch | 5/8 inch | Up to 120 HP |
| GR140 | 3/4 inch | 3/4 inch | Up to 140 HP |
Why compact track loaders often need more grapple
A tractor or wheeled skid steer may spin its tires when resistance increases. That loss of traction limits how much force it can continue transferring into the attachment. A compact track loader has more ground contact and can keep applying force, which increases torque and structural stress on the grapple.
This is why two machines with similar horsepower do not always belong in the same grapple class. A 74-horsepower tractor may be well matched with a GR75, while a compact track loader at a similar horsepower may require a GR120.
Standard GR or High Capacity?
High Capacity changes the grapple’s geometry and carrying space; it does not change the model’s horsepower class. A GR120HC retains the GR120 strength class while providing longer, flatter bottom tines and more interior room for bulky loads.
The standard GR profile is generally preferred for controlled raking, root work, and ground engagement. High Capacity models are especially useful for brush, limbs, logging debris, and other material where carrying volume and tine-tip visibility matter.
Choose the model around the machine and the work
A mount that connects is only one part of a proper fit. ANBO reviews the machine make and model, engine horsepower, operating weight, lift capacity, tracks or wheels, bucket width, mount type, and primary applications before confirming a build.
That detailed approach helps put enough grapple on the machine for long-term reliability without burdening the loader with weight it does not need.
