A timber processing yard in a certain location in Malaysia handles round logs of various diameters. The owner used to rely on a rope sling and a crane, but the process was slow and unsafe. Logs often slipped, and workers had to position each piece manually. The yard needed a more secure and faster method.
After watching online videos, the owner discovered YG’s timber grabs for excavators. He wanted a timber grab for digger that could rotate 360 degrees and clamp logs tightly. YG recommended the model 08 for his 20‑ton excavator.
Technical Parameters Of The Timber Grabs For Excavators
YG offers several models of timber grabs. Based on the customer’s excavator size (20 tons) and typical log diameter (up to 600mm), YG selected model 08. Below are key specifications:
| 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 |
The model 08 timber grabs for excavators weigh 1680kg and open to 2100mm. This timber grab for digger includes a hydraulic rotation motor, allowing the operator to spin logs for stacking.
How This Timber Grab For Digger Improved Log Handling
The Malaysian yard mounted the timber grab onto their excavator. The first test was on a pile of mixed hardwood logs. Results were immediate:
- Clamping security: The timber grabs for excavators held 800kg logs firmly without slipping. The curved jaw design matched the log contour.
- Rotation convenience: The operator rotated a log 180 degrees to inspect for defects before sending it to the sawmill.
- Speed increase: Loading a truck took 8 minutes instead of 25 minutes with the old rope sling.
The timber grab also unloaded log trucks directly. The excavator picked logs from the truck bed and placed them onto the sorting deck. No more manual hooking or choking.
Customization For Malaysian Tropical Conditions
YG engineers considered Malaysia’s high humidity, heavy rainfall, and abrasive timber. Customizations included:
- Anti‑corrosion paint on all steel parts to resist rust in the tropical climate.
- Heavy‑duty cylinder seals to keep out moisture and fine bark dust.
- Reinforced jaw tips with replaceable wear plates for handling rough‑barked logs.
- Grease fittings accessible from the side for easy daily lubrication.
For the timber grabs, YG also added a pressure relief valve to prevent over‑clamping softwood logs. The timber grab for digger was shipped with an extra set of pins and bushings as a starter kit.
Tangible Results After Using The Timber Grabs For Excavators
After three months of operation (8 hours/day, 6 days/week), the Malaysian log yard recorded measurable gains:
- Loading productivity increased by 210% (from 15 to 48 logs per hour).
- Labor cost dropped by 50% – one excavator operator replaces two riggers and a crane driver.
- Log damage was reduced by 80% because the timber grabs for excavators apply even pressure without denting the wood.
- Truck turnaround time fell from 45 minutes to 15 minutes.
The timber grab for digger paid for itself in four months. The owner has since ordered a smaller model 04 for their 8‑ton excavator used in a nursery log yard.
Smooth Cooperation And Final Conversion
YG provided a pre‑shipment test video of the timber grabs handling similar logs. Sea freight was arranged from China to a Malaysian port. Remote video support via WhatsApp helped with hydraulic connection and rotation setup.
For any log yard, sawmill, or recycling facility needing timber grabs for excavators, YG offers proven solutions. Contact us today for a free quote.
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