This curved closing loader tooth is the outermost component on the front-loader grapple assembly, designed to interlock with the opposing tooth to secure a load. It mounts at the forward edge of the bucket or grapple frame, where its curved profile creates a closing action that traps material against the opposite tooth. The tooth is forged from a single piece of steel to withstand the bending loads encountered during lifting and transport. Wear on the tip or a bent profile reduces the closing force, allowing the load to shift or slip during operation. The tooth is machined to match the pin bore of the original assembly, so no reaming or bushing adaptation is needed during installation.