You have a pile of logs. Or scrap wood. Or demolition timber.
You’re picking them up one piece at a time with a thumb and bucket. Slow. Frustrating. Your operator is tired of fiddling.
There’s a tool that clamps onto your excavator arm and grabs multiple logs in one bite – like a giant metal claw.
It’s called an excavator log grapple for sale. And it turns a tedious picking job into a fast, one‑man operation.
What Is An Excavator Log Grapple Anyway?
Think of a huge pair of jaws – like a clam shell, but with curved teeth.
It mounts on your excavator instead of a bucket. You control the opening and closing from your cab using your auxiliary hydraulics.
Squeeze the joystick, and the jaws close around logs, scrap metal, or demolition debris. Release, they open.
The excavator log grapple for sale comes in different sizes, from small units for 4‑ton mini excavators up to massive ones for 50‑ton machines.
Who Actually Buys An Excavator Log Grapple?
From our customer list:
Logging and forestry contractors – picking up felled trees, loading logs onto trucks, sorting timber by size.
Sawmills and wood yards – moving cut logs from the storage pile to the conveyor.
Demolition crews – grabbing wooden beams, torn‑down rafters, and mixed construction debris.
Scrap yards – handling not just wood, but also scrap metal, old pallets, and even cars (with a different jaw profile).
Land clearing services – after a bulldozer piles up brush and tree trunks, the grapple picks it all up and feeds it into a chipper or burn pile.
One contractor in Oregon told us, “I used to have a guy on the ground chaining logs to my excavator bucket. Now I just grab them directly with my excavator log grapple. I cut my crew from three men to one. And I’m faster.”
The Numbers You Actually Care About
| 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 |
How Does An Excavator Log Grapple For Sale Work?
You plumb the grapple into your excavator’s auxiliary hydraulic lines.
In the cab, you add an electric switch or use a thumb roller on your joystick (if your machine has one).
Press the switch – the jaws close. Release – they open.
Unlike a bucket, you can rotate the grapple 360 degrees (if you add a hydraulic rotator – optional but highly recommended). That lets you position the logs exactly where you want them without moving the excavator.
Pro tip: Always close the jaws slowly at first. If you slam them shut, you might crush small logs or break the grapple’s teeth.
Common Problems With Log Grapples – And How To Avoid Them
Problem 1: The jaws don’t close fully or are slow.
Cause: Low hydraulic flow or dirty oil.
Fix: Check your excavator’s flow setting. Clean or replace the auxiliary filter.
Problem 2: The grapple won’t hold a log – it slips out.
Cause: Worn teeth or low clamping pressure.
Fix: Replace worn teeth (we sell spares). Check cylinder seals.
Problem 3: The grapple is too heavy for your excavator.
Cause: Wrong model choice.
Fix: Use the “Suitable excavator” column. A 900 kg grapple on a 6‑ton machine will tip it over.
Problem 4: The hoses get pinched or torn.
Cause: Poor routing.
Fix: Use the hose guide brackets we supply. Keep hoses away from the jaw hinges.
How To Choose The Right Excavator Log Grapple?
- Excavator weight – match the “Suitable excavator” column. Don’t go over.
- Log size – measure your typical log length and diameter. The jaw opening should be at least 1.5 times the log diameter. For bundling multiple logs, you need a wider opening.
- Hydraulic flow – your excavator must provide the required L/min. Too low = slow operation. Too high = possible damage (but most excavators have a flow control valve).
- Do you need rotation? – For loading trucks or precise placement, yes. Add the rotator option.
- Do you need a quick coupler? – If you swap between bucket and grapple often, get one.
Still unsure? Email us your excavator model and a photo of your logs. We have a professional product manager who will help you choose the right model one-on-one.
Safety Tips – Don’t Get Pinched
- Never stand under the grapple – a dropped log can kill.
- Check teeth daily – loose teeth can fly off.
- Grease pivot points every 8 hours – dry pins wear out fast.
- Don’t use the grapple to lift people – not designed for it.
- Keep hoses away from heat – engine exhaust can melt them.
One safety officer in Sweden said, “We had a grapple drop a log because the operator didn’t close it fully. Now we train everyone to visually check that the jaws are closed before lifting.”
Try An Excavator Log Grapple For 30 Days
You’re thinking: “What if the jaw opening isn’t wide enough for my logs? What if my excavator’s flow is too low?”
We’ll ship you the grapple based on your machine specs. You mount it. You grab your biggest, heaviest logs for 30 days.
If it doesn’t work – too slow, too weak, or if you simply don’t like it – return it. Full refund. We pay return shipping.
This offer is for the first 10 units worldwide. First-come, first-served
Better To Act Than Just Dream
If you handle wood, scrap, or debris, this tool will pay for itself in saved labour within months.
Stop fiddling. Start grabbing.
👉 Email admin@chinayugongmachinery.com now. Tell me:
- Your excavator brand, model, and weight
- Typical log length and diameter
- Do you need a rotator or a quick coupler?
I’ll reply within 24 hours with:
- The exact model for your machine
- A video of that grapple in action
- A delivered price to your port