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Log Grapples

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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        

Valby SG52-HD

The Valby SG52-HD grapple can be mounted on skid steers, backhoes, and mini excavators.  The grapple opens to 52" and, the jaws point down in the open position.  The grapple can therefore penetrate into piles of branches, brush and logging slash.  The grapple is the bypass design, where the jaws also provide support from underneath for a secure grip.  This design also enables the material to be placed and released in a controlled way.  The grapple can also be used for handling of other materials such as scrap metal. 

Above: the SG52HD penetrates easily in piles of brush and can be used for feeding wood chippers and tub grinders.

Technical Data:

The grapple opens to 52".  To hold anything securely in the grapple, it must close at least 10".  Besides stones, one can handle logs, brush and logging residue with these grapples.

• Quality grapples have jaws that are made of Weldox 700 steel, and have wear plates.
• 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 jaws close to a tight minimum opening.
• The SG52HD has a sturdy mounting plate.  We recommend the R45 rotator, but the grapple can also be used with the R6 or R30 rotators.
• The Grapple is a bypass design, which enables controlled release of the load.
• The Grapple has a cylinder piston that is 1.96" in diameter.

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