Material and load
Identify timber, loose material, palletised loads or ferrous scrap, including dimensions and mass.
Product selection guide
Grapples & Material Handling Selection Guide
Compare the working mechanism, intended material and machine connection for grapples & material handling.
Choose by the work you need to do
Sorting demolition debris and scrap
Choose gripping jaws, multiple tines or a magnetic system for the material.
Demolition & sorting grapple, Orange-peel grapple, Excavator magnetView matching product types
Handling timber and irregular objects
Compare a standalone log grapple with a thumb that grips against the bucket.
Rotating log grapple, Hydraulic excavator thumbView matching product types
Loading loose material or pallets
Closing shells contain loose material; fork tines support compatible palletised loads.
Clamshell bucket, Excavator pallet forksView matching product typesCompare product types and their uses
| Product type | Purpose & applications | Key checks | Product information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition & sorting grapple | A grapple with wide, slotted jaws for sorting and handling demolition debris and recyclable material. Compare jaw dimensions and the hydraulic requirements for the selected mounting and rotation configuration. | Opening/load, mounting and any gripping/rotation hydraulics. | View product & specifications |
| Rotating log grapple | A hydraulic rotating grapple with curved tines for gripping, positioning and loading timber. Compare jaw opening, attachment weight and the separate hydraulic requirements for rotation and gripping. | Opening/load, mounting and any gripping/rotation hydraulics. | View product & specifications |
| Orange-peel grapple | A hydraulic multi-shell grapple for collecting and loading loose scrap and bulk material. Compare opening width, grab volume and the hydraulic requirements for the selected carrier. | Opening/load, mounting and any gripping/rotation hydraulics. | View product & specifications |
| Clamshell bucket | A hydraulic grab bucket with two closing shells for digging and transferring suitable loose material. Compare capacity, opening dimensions, attachment weight and the hydraulic supply for the intended excavator. | Opening/load, mounting and any gripping/rotation hydraulics. | View product & specifications |
| Hydraulic excavator thumb | A hydraulically operated claw that works against the excavator bucket to hold rocks, logs and irregular debris. Check the thumb length, bucket clearance and mounting arrangement together before selecting a configuration. | Opening/load, mounting and any gripping/rotation hydraulics. | View product & specifications |
| Excavator magnet | An electromagnetic lifting attachment for collecting and handling suitable ferrous scrap. Magnetic lifting figures vary with material form and temperature. | Electrical supply, duty cycle, material condition, mounting and complete lifting limits. | View product & specifications |
| Excavator pallet forks | An excavator-mounted fork attachment with a Q355B frame and adjustable tines for supporting and positioning compatible palletised loads and construction materials. | Mounting, fork spacing, load centre and the excavator lifting chart. | View product & specifications |
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Grapples & Material Handling
Handling mechanism
Compare gripping jaws, closing shells, a bucket-and-thumb grip, magnetic contact or supporting forks.
Power and positioning
Check gripping/rotation hydraulics for powered grapples, electrical supply for magnets and any positioning circuit fitted to forks.
Complete lifting limits
Check mounting, attachment weight, load centre and the excavator lifting chart at the working radius; magnet ratings alone do not establish machine payload.
Installation requirements
Confirm the attachment fits your excavator
Before ordering, send the machine identification and the connection, power and working information relevant to this product.
Load and shape
Material dimensions, load mass, centre of gravity and lifting radius.
Working mechanism
Compare gripping jaws, closing shells, magnetic contact and fork support for the material.
Power and controls
Powered grapples need hydraulic checks; electromagnetic tools need electrical supply and controls. Passive forks do not need a gripping circuit.
Connection and limits
Machine connection, attachment weight and excavator lifting chart at the required reach.
Selection questions
Questions before choosing a tool
Is an orange-peel grapple the same as a clamshell bucket?
No. Multiple tines surround irregular material; closing shells contain suitable loose material. Compare the actual gripping geometry.
Does an excavator thumb work without a bucket?
A thumb normally grips against the bucket. A standalone grapple has its own closing jaws and mounting arrangement.
Does machine power or weight alone establish a fit?
No. Check the mounting connection, lifting limits and the power or hydraulic supply specified for the selected tool.
What should I provide when comparing product types?
Describe the material, required result and working dimensions. Include the machine model and the connection information listed above.
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