The IDT Root Grapple is designed to hold up in severe applications. It is built from 5/8″ thick steel plate on the top, 1/2″ on bottom, and has 4″ square tubing with enclosed hydraulic cylinders and shafts. This grapple can grab heavy logs and large amounts of debris material without hesitation. Perfect for violent storm cleanups and natural disasters. It’s designed with the hydraulic lines routed inside tubing to prevent tears. The diamond plated rod/cylinder covers come standard on the X-treme root grapple.