Contractors' Grapples handle irregularly shaped loads and loose materials. They are an essential tool for demolition, sorting, and reprocessing work.
  • Maximum Jaw Opening,
    69.5 in
    1765.3 mm
     to 
    155 in
    3937 mm
  • Fixed Jaw Width,
    29 in
    736.6 mm
     to 
    60.5 in
    1536.7 mm
  • Weight,
    794 lb
    360.2 kg
     to 
    10600 lb
    4808.1 kg
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Demolition and sorting grapples are heavy-duty units designed for applications involving demolition of non-concrete structures, material handling/sorting at recycling and waste transfer facilities, site cleanup and loading/sorting construction or demolition debris.
  • Capacity,
    .49 yd3
    375 L
     to 
    1.31 yd3
    1000 L
  • Weight (incl. bracket),
    2266 lb
    1030 kg
     to 
    5764 lb
    2620 kg
  • Closing force,
    1.42 Sh Ton
    36 kN
     to 
    2.6 Sh Ton
    66 kN
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Cat® Forestry Grapples on Forest Machines are the proven performer in the woods and on the yard. It's performance you can count on.
  • Rotation,
    360 Degrees
    360 Degrees
  • Maximum Opening,
    48 in
    1219.2 mm
     to 
    60 in
    1524 mm
  • Minimum Opening,
    4 in
    101.6 mm
     to 
    6 in
    152 mm
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  • Capacity,
    .16 ft
    .58 m
     to 
    .33 ft
    1.2 m
  • Cylinder Bore,
    3.5 in
    88.9 mm
     to 
    4.5 in
    114.3 mm
  • Cylinder Rod,
    2 in
    50.8 mm
     to 
    3 in
    76.2 mm
  • Weight,
    764 lb
    346.5 kg
     to 
    1785 lb
    809.7 kg
  • Jaw Width,
    16.5 in
    419.1 mm
     to 
    23.8 in
    604.52 mm
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Robust design, lifting capacity and efficiency put Caterpillar Orange Peel Grapples on top of the pile in scrap handling and recycling. The grapple’s four hydraulic tines penetrate deep into scrap piles and grab tight to move the maximum possible material in every pass. This grapple provides superior productivity and efficiency for material handling operators.
  • Capacity,
    .75 yd3
    .6 m3
     to 
    2 yd3
    1.5 m3
  • Weight,
    2679 lb
    1215 kg
     to 
    5313 lb
    2410 kg
  • Max. Lift Capacity,
    8818 lb
    4000 kg
     to 
    26455 lb
    12000 kg
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  • Capacity,
    6.5 ft3
    .18 m3
     to 
    14.5 ft3
    .41 m3
  • Cylinder Bore,
    3.5 in
    88.9 mm
  • Cylinder Rod,
    1.75 in
    44.45 mm
     to 
    2 in
    50.8 mm
  • Weight,
    628 lb
    284.9 kg
     to 
    1020 lb
    462.7 kg
  • Jaw Width,
    20.5 in
    520.7 mm
     to 
    42 in
    1066.8 mm
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Trash Grapples are ideal for light-duty land clearing, trash handling, brush and rubbish cleanup, and job site cleanup.
  • Maximum Jaw Opening,
    87 in
    2217.4 mm
     to 
    128 in
    3251.2 mm
  • Rated Capacity,
    2.2 yd3
    1.68 m3
     to 
    5.5 yd3
    4.2 m3
  • Fixed Jaw Width,
    53.25 in
    1352.6 mm
     to 
    80.25 in
    2038.4 mm
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