The excavator log grapple is a practical and high-efficiency hydraulic attachment specially designed for excavators. Replacing the standard bucket, it transforms ordinary digging machines into professional handling equipment. The compact log grapple for mini excavator is extremely popular among forestry workers, logistics contractors, and construction teams. It can clamp, lift, stack, and transport logs, branches, and similar bulk materials. This article introduces its core features, working principle, main application scenarios, and practical buying guidance in detail, helping users select the most suitable log grapple. If you are interested, please contact YG for a discount.
Excavator Log Grapple Parameter
| Model | Unit | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | 10 | 14 | 20 |
| Weight | Kg | 360 | 440 | 900 | 1680 | 2130 | 2600 | 2800 |
| Max jaw opening | M/m | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2100 | 2500 | 2800 | 2800 |
| Oil pressure | Kg/crrt2 | 160 | 160 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 200 |
| Set up pressure | Kg/cm1 | 170 | 180 | 190 | 200 | 210 | 250 | 250 |
| Operating flux | L/min | 30-55 | 50-100 | 90-110 | 100-140 | 130-170 | 80-120 | 80-120 |
| Cylinder Volume | Ton | 4.0×2 | 4.5×2 | 8.0×2 | 9.7×2 | 12×2 | 12×2 | 14×2 |
| Suitable excavator | Ton | 4-6 | 7-11 | 12-16 | 17-23 | 24-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 |
Case 1: Customer from Brazil
1. Customer Background & Identity
The client is a large local forestry enterprise in southern Brazil, running multiple forest farms and timber storage yards. It owns a fleet of excavators ranging from 4 tons to 30 tons, mainly engaged in tree felling, log collection, loading and timber wholesale. The company has long-term demands for a high-performance log grapple for excavator to support large-scale forestry production.
2. Difficulties Encountered
- Low matching degree of old accessories: The previous log grabs could not match different tonnage excavators, leading to frequent jamming during operation.
- Insufficient clamping capacity: The clamping force was weak, and thick logs often slipped during lifting and stacking.
- Limited jaw opening: Unable to grip large-diameter tree trunks, which restricted the processing range of timber.
- Unstable hydraulic system: Abnormal pressure and flow caused frequent shutdowns, seriously delaying daily production progress.
3. Targeted Solutions
According to the customer’s excavator tonnage and working demands, we recommended different models from our product line:
- Deploy Model 02 and Model 04 log grapples for mini excavator (360kg & 440kg weight) for 6 ton and 11 ton small excavators, with 1200mm and 1400mm max jaw opening for small and medium logs.
- Equip Model 08 and Model 10 excavator log grab for 18 ton and 30 ton large excavators. Their 2100mm–2500mm jaw opening and 9.7×2 ton & 12×2 ton cylinder volume provide a strong clamping force.
- All units adopt standard oil pressure and operating flux matching local excavator hydraulic systems, ensuring stable operation without modification.
- Provide complete installation guides and remote technical training for operators.
4. Operation Effect
- Perfect equipment matching: All log grabs run smoothly with the existing excavator fleet, no jamming or mismatching issues.
- Reliable clamping performance: Dual-cylinder structure delivers steady clamping force, zero slipping during log handling and stacking.
- Wide application range: Large jaw opening adapts to logs of various diameters, covering all local timber specifications.
- Stable hydraulic performance: Standard pressure and flow parameters keep continuous operation, the equipment failure rate drops sharply, and working efficiency rises by over 45%.
5. Customer Feedback
“We are very satisfied with these log grapples for excavator products. The complete model range perfectly fits all our excavators. The robust structure and stable hydraulic system stand up to long hours of heavy-duty work in the forest. Our daily timber handling capacity has improved greatly. We will place repeated orders and recommend your excavator log grab to local forestry partners.”
Case 2: Customer from the Czech Republic
1. Customer Background & Identity
This buyer is a medium-sized forestry contractor based in the central Czech Republic. The team focuses on mountain forest maintenance, branch cleaning, firewood processing and short-distance timber transshipment. It mainly uses 12–16 ton and 31–40 ton excavators, and needs a durable excavator log grab suitable for complex mountain terrains.
2. Difficulties Encountered
- Unsuitable equipment weight: Too heavy old grabs increased the excavator’s load and caused fuel consumption to soar.
- Unreasonable pressure setting: Improper hydraulic pressure easily damaged log surfaces or led to material falling.
- Narrow jaw opening: Failed to handle bundled firewood and clustered branches efficiently.
- Poor continuous working ability: Hydraulic parts overheated easily under long-time operation, affecting construction continuity.
3. Targeted Solutions
Combined with local working conditions and equipment parameters, we selected targeted models:
- Supply Model 06 log grapple for 12–16 ton excavators, with 900kg weight, 1600mm max jaw opening and 8.0×2 ton cylinder volume, ideal for branch cleaning and firewood handling.
- Provide Model 14 log grapple for excavators for 31–40 ton excavators. With a 2600kg weight, 2800mm jaw opening and 250kg/cm² setup pressure, it copes with heavy logs in mountain areas.
- All products adopt matched operating flux and oil pressure, effectively avoiding hydraulic overheating under continuous work.
- Deliver wearing parts together and offer long-term after-sales technical support.
4. Operation Effect
- Optimized load performance: Reasonable self-weight reduces excavator’s extra load and cuts overall fuel cost obviously.
- Precise hydraulic control: Standard pressure settings protect logs from damage and ensure safe gripping.
- Flexible material handling: Super wide jaw opening works well for scattered branches and bundled firewood.
- Durable continuous work: Stable hydraulic system resists overheating, supporting all-day operation in mountainous working sites.
5. Customer Feedback
“These log grapple for mini excavator and heavy-duty log grabs are well-designed. They fit our mountain forest work perfectly. The performance is stable and the operation is easy. Our team finishes daily tasks ahead of schedule. The cost-effective products and thoughtful service make us choose your brand for long-term cooperation.”
7 FAQs about YG Excavator Log Grapple
A: Our excavator log grapple suits 4–50 ton excavators. Multiple models are available to match mini, medium and large excavators for different timber handling tasks.
A: The jaw opening ranges from 1200mm to 2800mm, supporting small branches, medium logs and large-diameter trunk grabbing and stacking.
A: The jaw opening ranges from 1200mm to 2800mm. Small models have 1200–1600mm openings for small logs; large models reach 2100–2800mm for large-diameter trunks and bundled materials.
A: The operating flux is 30–170 L/min according to different models. Please confirm your excavator hydraulic flow before purchase to ensure normal operation of the excavator log grab.
A: Yes. With matched operating flux and stable setup pressure, it supports long-time continuous grabbing, loading and unloading in rugged woodland conditions.
A: It features a simple hydraulic connection and a fully compatible structure. Wearing parts are universal, easy to replace and low in daily maintenance cost.
A: Lightweight log grapple for mini excavator is flexible for small-batch work, branch cleaning and firewood processing. Heavy-duty models own stronger force and wider opening for large log loading and stacking.