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HLA Attachments BG6000BO500 Square/Round Bale Grapple is a hydraulic, loader-mounted attachment designed for handling both large square and round bales. Combining the BG6000 grapple with HLA’s BO500 universal skid-steer-style quick-attach interface, it provides a versatile solution for moving, loading and stacking hay. The grapple is rated for loads up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), opens to 84 in (2,134 mm) and accommodates square bales from 4–6 ft long or round bales from 5–6 ft in diameter.
Built to work with two common bale formats, the BG6000BO500 allows operators to handle large square and round bales without changing between separate grapple models. Its 84 in maximum opening provides the reach needed to secure the specified bale sizes, while the 2,000 lb rated capacity supports demanding hay-handling jobs around farms, storage yards and livestock operations.
The BO500 mounting configuration is intended for loaders equipped with a universal skid-steer-style quick-attach carrier. This common interface makes attachment and removal straightforward when moving between compatible loader implements.
One grapple arm can be locked in a fixed position with pins, allowing all movement to occur in the opposite arm. This arrangement is especially useful when stacking bales because it gives the operator the option to control bale engagement from one side while keeping the other side stationary.
The locking feature also allows the grapple configuration to be adapted to the task rather than requiring both arms to move for every bale. Whether collecting bales in the field, positioning them for transport or building an orderly stack, the BG6000 is designed to provide controlled hydraulic bale handling.
The BG6000BO500 is configured for loaders equipped with a universal skid-steer-style quick-attach carrier. HLA loader compatibility tables identify BO500 as the quick-attach interface for numerous loader configurations using this carrier style.
Before installation, confirm that the loader has the correct universal skid-steer-style carrier and sufficient operating capacity for the combined weight of the grapple and the intended bale. Loader capacity must be appropriate for the attachment, load and operating conditions.
| Manufacturer | HLA Attachments (Horst Welding) |
|---|---|
| Model | BG6000BO500 |
| Base Grapple Model | BG6000 |
| Quick-Attach Interface Code | BO500 |
| Product Type | Hydraulic loader-mounted square/round bale grapple |
| Rated Capacity | 2,000 lb (907 kg) |
| Maximum Opening | 84 in (2,134 mm) |
| Square-Bale Size Range | 4–6 ft long |
| Round-Bale Size Range | 5–6 ft diameter |
| Published Weight | Approximately 590 lb (268 kg) for the BG6000 base grapple |
| Mounting Configuration | BO500 universal skid-steer-style quick attach |
| Arm-Locking System | One arm can be locked with pins so all movement occurs in the other arm |
The HLA Attachments BG6000BO500 offers the capacity, opening range and mounting configuration required for efficient large-bale handling. Its ability to work with both square and round bales, together with the pin-lockable arm design, makes it a practical attachment for loading, relocating and stacking hay with a compatible loader.