Excavator grapple for all purposes

[Valtraman]

What would be the best type of grapple for clearing branches, moving rocks, pulling fence posts and positioning new post etc?

 

never used a grapple so not sure if I need the claw type or the plate across the bottom of the claw type? 
 

ideally il thinking I need 4 claws either side with a plate across only two teeth so I can grab thin upright fence posts easily from the top to pull out but can’t see if anyone makes them?

 

currently thinking of an Intermercato with fixed rotator but l wasn’t sure of the benefits over the hanging rotator.
 

it’s for a 6 ton excavator if anyone’s got any actual model suggestions as there’s so much choice?

[doobin]

Intermecatto with fixed rotator. Simply no contest. Don’t even contemplate a dangle mount unless solely handling timber. 
 

I like a 2+3 tine. Tying to grab posts from the top is a recipe for bending one so avoid that. Just make sure the mount is angled so that you can hold things vertically in front of you, then you can grab posts like that to pull. 

Edited August 14 by doobin

[Valtraman]

That’s interesting you say they’d bend. I thought the hardox and the better quality of the intermataco would allow them to be that bit more precise. Sounds like you don’t think the one with the plates across the bottom is even worth considering. Thank you for that, I get what you mean with angling the mount as I’ve got other attachments that won’t go vertical unless the arm is fully outstretched so that’s definitely something to think of.

 

[slack ma girdle]

4 hours ago, Valtraman said:

What would be the best type of grapple for clearing branches, moving rocks, pulling fence posts and positioning new post etc?

 

never used a grapple so not sure if I need the claw type or the plate across the bottom of the claw type? 
 

ideally il thinking I need 4 claws either side with a plate across only two teeth so I can grab thin upright fence posts easily from the top to pull out but can’t see if anyone makes them?

 

currently thinking of an Intermercato with fixed rotator but l wasn’t sure of the benefits over the hanging rotator.
 

it’s for a 6 ton excavator if anyone’s got any actual model suggestions as there’s so much choice?

I have just got one of these for my Doosan 63, so far so good

[Valtraman]

Funny enough I’ve been looking at a 15 today and waiting for a price on a 20

[Valtraman]

Which rotator I was thinking rmr6c?

[Conor Wright]

You won't go far wrong with a baltrotor rotator. I've a gr55 under a 3 ton machine 5 years and it's still going strong. It leaks back to the weighted end a little under heavy loads but not so much as to be dangerous.  I deliberately overspecced it, the gr55 is rated for a 5 ton machine. I'd suggest doing the same if weight allows, regardless of brand.

Maybe worth considering a worm drive rotator if you're going for a 3 or 4 tooth grapple. They don't leak back under load. The farma brash grab I use is shit for rocks etc. A friend had a 3/4 intermercato grapple without rotator and it's OK for timber and great for almost everything else.

Pics of the new toy when it's set up and working would be good, if you get a chance.

[Valtraman]

Thank you for that reply, again I was looking at that actual rotator on the GRX 15 grab today. I just assumed I should go with an intermetaco as their grabs seem well thought of. I’m waiting on a few prices so still not sure on final decision yet but it’s going to be an intermetaco grab with fixed rotator for sure but still toying with the plate across the bottom type like the

TG22 pro S that closes inside each other.