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The Powerhand EX Series is the ultimate heavy duty forestry biomass grapple for installation on an excavator or large crane.
The design has been optimised for tasks such as feeding chippers, handling brash while clearing sites, log handling and general forestry work.
Designed for use on excavators from 13 tonnes to 25 tonnes, the EX Series is ideal for rigid excavator mounting both direct via a tilt rotator or rigid rotator assembly. Also available for swing link mounting. The grapple legs feature five solid 50mm Hardox tines to excel in this demanding application.
Trusted and used by many of the largest sawmills in Europe, the GH grapple is the ideal log handling and loading grapple for excavators, materials handlers, and loader cranes in sawmills and loading yards.
Built tough for long life and minimal downtime. Greater stability and reach of your machine is achieved through the compact height. Designed for ease of maintenance, with hardened chrome plated pivot pins, easy access grease points, and well guarded hydraulic cylinders.
Capacity ranges from 0.6m² to 1.0m².
The PFIMX wood grapple is designed with a lightweight yet durable structure for efficient handling of timber of all sizes. Suitable for excavators, backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers, and tractors, it offers strong gripping capability while maintaining excellent manoeuvrability. Its design makes it ideal for forestry operations, log transport, sawmill work, and general timber handling.
Two tip configurations are available to match different working conditions. The OPEN version provides maximum versatility when dealing with irregular or uneven logs, as well as when operating in tight or confined spaces where precision is essential. The CLOSED version offers superior stability and safety when gripping large or heavy logs, making it ideal for loading, storage, and controlled movement.
The hydraulic system operates using a double-acting line, ensuring smooth opening and closing of the grapple for consistent performance. Safety is built in through an integrated block and relief valve on all models except the 1000R, protecting the system during heavy loads. The 1400HD, 1600HD, and 1800HD versions include additional lateral reinforcements along the claws and a double-box reinforcement frame for extra strength during demanding operations.
All PFIMX grapples can be supplied with a turnkey kit that includes a machine-specific mounting bracket and hose kit, ensuring fast installation and immediate use.
Q: What is the PFIMX wood grapple used for?
A: It is designed for gripping and handling logs of various sizes on excavators, backhoes, telescopic handlers, or tractors.
Q: What is the difference between the open and closed tips?
A: Open tips offer better manoeuvrability on uneven logs or in tight spaces, while closed tips provide greater stability when handling large, heavy timber.
Q: What hydraulic system does the PFIMX require?
A: It operates with a double-acting hydraulic line for smooth and reliable grapple movement.
Q: What safety features are included?
A: All models (except the 1000R) include an integrated block and relief valve, with HD versions featuring reinforced claws for heavy-duty work.
For more details or to request a quote, contact our team today.
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