Excavator Grapples

Tech Specs

Sizing Your Grapple

ACS sizes its grapples based on OEM specifications. For specific questions, please call our support specialists at 1-800-321-2348.

Grapple Size Table

Excavator Size	Configuration	Duty Grade LD=Light Duty GD=General Duty HD=Heavy Duty	Number of Teeth [Back]	Number of Teeth [Front]
LD - Use for handling light orgainic waste, loose waste & refuse handling and storm cleanup. GD - General land clearing and scrap applications. HD - Handling broken concrete, demolition and log & pipe handling.
Class 10 8-14 Metric Tons 17,600-30,800 lbs	Stiff Arm	LD	3	2
	Hydraulic	LD	3	2
Class 15 14-18 Metric Tons 30,600-39,600 lbs	Stiff Arm	LD	3	4
	Hydraulic	LD	3	4
Class 20 18-22 Metric Tons 39,600-48,400 lbs	Stiff Arm	LD	2	3
	Stiff Arm	GD	3	4
	Stiff Arm	HD	4	5
	Hydraulic	LD	2	3
	Hydraulic	GD	3	4
	Hydraulic	HD	4	5
Class 25 22-28 Metric Tons 48,400-61,600 lbs	Stiff Arm	LD	2	3
	Stiff Arm	GD	3	4
	Stiff Arm	HD	4	5
	Hydraulic	LD	2	3
	Hydraulic	GD	3	4
	Hydraulic	HD	4	5
Class 30 28-36 Metric Tons 61,600-79,200 lbs	Stiff Arm	GD	3	4
	Stiff Arm	HD	4	5
	Hydraulic	GD	3	4
	Hydraulic	HD	4	5
Class 40 36-50 Metric Tons 79,200-110,000 lbs	Stiff Arm	HD	3	4
	Hydraulic	HD	3	4
Class 50 50-60 Metric Tons 110,000-143,000 lbs	Stiff Arm	HD	3	4
	Hydraulic	HD	3	4

Options

• Hydraulic or Stiff Arm Grapples

  Grapples are available with either a hydraulic thumb or stiff-arm thumb. The hydraulic option allows operators to retain material through a much greater range of motion and full in-cab control. The stiff-arm option provides a fixed thumb that is manually adjustable and a more economically priced grapple.