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How to add grapples to backhoes, excavators, boom trucks and grapple trucks.

Example of grapple used on mini-excavator, and Gradall Loader        

 

The Valby Grapples can be used to update log loaders to the modern bypass design.  They are also used to convert compact excavators, backhoes and telescopic loaders for log loading use.   The grapples can also be used as components for other log loading machinery such as skid steer loaders.

VALBY Log Grapples

GR28 GR36 GR50 GR50 HD GR55 GR55HD
Max. gripping width 28" 36" 50 ¾" 50 ¾" 55" 55"
Min. opening 1 ¼ 1 ½" 3 ½" 3 ½" 1 ¼" 1 ¼"
Max. lifting capacity 4409 lb. 4409 lb. 6614 lb. 8819 lb. 6614 lb. 11000 lb.
Height. open 23 ½" 33 ¾" 26 ¼" 26 ¼" 30 ½" 30 ½"
Height. closed 12" 17" 19 ½" 20" 20" 20"
Width of wider claw 10 ¼ 10" 11" 11 ½" 11 ½" 12 ½"
Working pressure 2900psi 2900 psi 2900 psi 2900 psi 2900 psi 3625 psi
Jaw material Raex 640 Raex 640 Raex 640 Hardox Hardox Hardox
Weight 97 lb 110 lb. 216 lb. 304 lb. 377 lbs. 397 lbs.
Recommended Rotator: R3 R3 R45 R45 R55 R55

Links to more detailed information, pictures, and prices:

Valby GR28       Log Grapple max. 28" opening
Valby GR36       Log Grapple max. 35 3/4" opening Rotator R3 for small grapples
Valby GR50       Log Grapple max. 50 3/4" opening Rotator R45 for medium grapples
Valby GR50HD Log Grapple max. 50 3/4" opening Rotator R45F for medium grapples
Valby GR55        Log Grapple max. 55 ½" opening Rotator R55 for medium Grapples
Valby GR55HD Log Grapple max. 55 ½" opening Rotator R6 for medium grapples
Valby GR60        Log Grapple max. 60 ½" opening Rotator R12/R12S for large grapples
Valby GR60HD  Log Grapple max. 60 5/8" opening
Valby GR75  Log Grapple max. 74 3/4" opening
Valby GR75HD  Log Grapple max. 74 3/4" opening
Valby GR100      Log Grapple max. 99 7/8" opening
Valby GR100HD      Log Grapple max. 99 7/8" opening

 

  GR60 GR60HD GR75 GR75HD* GR100 GR100HD* GR124HD*
Max. opening 60 ½" 60 ½" 74 ¾" 74 ¾" 96 ½" 96 ½" 123"
Min. opening 3 ½" 3½" 4"" 4" 6" 6" 7"
Lifting capacity 15432 lb. 33069 lb. 33069 lb. 44092 lb. 44092 lb. 66139 lb 33,000 lb
Height open 31" 31" 38" 38" 41 ¾" 41 ¾" 62"
Height closed 20 ¾" 21 ¼" 26 ½" 26 ½" 31" 32 ½" 41"
Width 16 ¼" 20" 18 ½" 21" 22" 24 ¾" 40"
Working press 3625 psi 4351 psi 3625 psi 4351 psi 3625 psi 4351 psi 4351 psi
Jaw material Hardox Hardox Hardox Hardox Hardox Hardox Hardox
Weight 397 lb. 564 lb. 705 lb. 807 lb. 1168 lb. 1504 lb. 3300 lb.
Recommended Rotator: R6 R12 R12 R12 R12S R12S R12S

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  • The jaws in quality log grapples are made of Hardox steel.
  • Every joint in a Valby grapple has a grease fitting and a bronze bushing.
  • The Valby grapples have powerful cylinders with heavy pistons.
  • Twin connection rods provide good balance and less stress.
  • A belly plate protects the cylinder from below.
  • The Valby grapples are of modern bypass grapple design that support the log from underneath and both sides.
  • The Valby bypass grapples enable smooth roll in of the stems.   The jaws close to a tight minimum opening.

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Click here to download a short video showing the Valby GR50 Grapple and R 45 Rotator.

Intermercato Rotators

R2

R 3 R 45
Rotation:

Unlimited in either direction

Max. load 4409 lb. 6614 lb. 9921 lb.
Max working pressure 2901 psi 3625 psi 3625 psi
Torque 369 ft. lb. 516 ft. lb. 811 ft. lb.
Weight: 29lb 36 lb. 53 lb.
Has pin to fit grapple hanger with hole of: 3/4" 1" 1"

 

R55 R 6 R12 R12S
Rotation Unlimited in either direction
Max. Load 12125 lb 13228 lb. 22046 lb. 22046 lb.
Max. working pressure 3625 psi 3625 psi 3625 psi 3625 psi
Torque 811 ft. lb. 1106 ft. lb 1770 ft. lb. 1770 ft. lb.
Weight 66 lb. 99 lb. 138 lb. 138 lb
Has pin to fit grapple hanger with hole of: 1 1/4" 1 3/8" 1 3/8" 1 3/4"
Click for photos and details R55 R6 R12 R12S

 

ROTATORS WITH AXLES

       

Hook up Dimensions in inches.  Measurements in parentheses are in millimeters.

Type A) Width of block on top of the rotator B) Pinhole diameter through rotator C)  Axle diameter D) Pinhole diameter to fasten grapple to rotator E) Thread
R 30 2.362”  (60 mm) 0.984” (25 mm) 1.948” (49.5 mm) 0.984” (25 mm) 9.37” (238 mm) JIC ¾” 16
R 45 2.874”  (73 mm) 0.984” (25 mm) 2.322” (59 mm) 1.181” (30 mm) 9.99” (254 mm) JIC ¾” 16

ROTATORS WITH FLANGES

 

The distance across the bolt holes is 6 13/16”.  The bolt diameter is 5/8”, or 16mm.

 

Type A) Inside width of the bracket B) Pinhole diameter through rotator. C) Distance across, between bolt holes E) Thread:
R 6 3.175” (80.5 mm) 1.378” (35 mm) 6.8” (173 mm) 11.417” (290 mm) JIC ¾” 16
R 12 3.189” (81 mm) 1.378” (35 mm) 6.8” (173 mm) 11.968” (304 mm) JIC ¾” 16

Hangers

It is necessary to install a hanger between the rotator and the lifting boom.  The hanger enables the grapple to swing in two directions which reduces stress.  For more information on hangers, click here.

 

 

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