Forestry log grapple EX series

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Short description
Biomass forestry grapple for excavators and large cranes, available in EX25/EX28/EX36/EX40 models with Hardox tines.

Overview
The Powerhand EX forestry grapple is a heavy-duty biomass grapple engineered for installation on excavators (8 to 30 tonnes) or large cranes. The EX Series is optimised for feeding chippers, handling brash during site clearance, log handling and general forestry operations. Mounting options include rigid excavator mounting (direct via a tilt rotator or rigid rotator assembly) and swing link mounting. EX25 uses 30 mm solid Hardox tines; EX28/EX36/EX40 use 50 mm solid Hardox tines for demanding biomass applications.

Grapple Saw setup (optional)
The Powerhand Grapple Saw unit can be fitted to EX Series grapples to add cutting capability. GS saw units require a single hydraulic circuit (flow and return). Bar return, chain tensioning and lubrication are automatic built-in functions to simplify operation.

Specifications (series overview)
Metric values per model:

• Capacity: EX25 0.25 m²; EX28 0.28 m²; EX36 0.36 m²; EX40 0.40 m²
• Weight: EX25 323 kg; EX28 496 kg; EX36 652 kg; EX40 875 kg
• Opening (A): EX25 1,428 mm; EX28 1,412 mm; EX36 1,720 mm; EX40 1,937 mm
• Max Opening (B): EX25 1,641 mm; EX28 1,632 mm; EX36 1,928 mm; EX40 2,137 mm
• Open Height (C): EX25 873 mm; EX28 887 mm; EX36 939 mm; EX40 1,003 mm
• Tip to Tip Height (D): EX25 948 mm; EX28 956 mm; EX36 1,067 mm; EX40 1,163 mm
• Min Gripping Diameter (E): EX25 Ø117 mm; EX28 Ø106 mm; EX36 Ø128 mm; EX40 Ø138 mm
• Clearance (F): EX25 466 mm; EX28 428 mm; EX36 472 mm; EX40 492 mm
• Width at Tips (G): EX25 560 mm; EX28 700 mm; EX36 800 mm; EX40 880 mm
• Recommended excavator size: EX25 8 t–12 t; EX28 12 t–25 t; EX36 16 t–25 t; EX40 20 t–30 t

Applications

• Feeding chippers and biomass processing
• Handling brash and site clearance
• Log handling and general forestry operations

Materials & construction

• Grapple legs with solid Hardox tines (30 mm on EX25; 50 mm on EX28/EX36/EX40)
• Heavy-duty welded construction and wear-resistant components for continuous biomass handling

Documentation
Datasheet available with detailed technical dimensions, mounting options and hydraulic requirements (PDF on product page).

Technical specifications

• Series name: EX Series
• Models: EX25, EX28, EX36, EX40
• Capacity and weights as listed above
• Tine construction: solid Hardox (30 mm on EX25; 50 mm on EX28/EX36/EX40)
• Mounting: rigid mounting via tilt/rigid rotator or swing link mounting
• Optional Grapple Saw: single hydraulic circuit (flow & return); automatic bar return, chain tensioning and lubrication
• Recommended excavator sizes: EX25 8 t–12 t; EX28 12 t–25 t; EX36 16 t–25 t; EX40 20 t–30 t