Excavator scrap grapple is a powerful attachment designed to turn your standard excavator into a highly efficient material handling machine. Whether you are working in a scrapyard, a demolition site, or a recycling facility, this grapple attachment gives you the ability to pick up, sort, and move bulky waste materials with incredible ease. Our YG series models – including the YG-04A, YG-06A, YG-08A, YG-06B, and YG-08B – are engineered to fit different excavator sizes and working conditions. For example, the YG-04A model is suitable for 6-9 ton excavators, while the YG-08B is designed for larger 18-25 ton machines. With options for 4 or 5 jaws, these grapples offer versatility for all kinds of scrap handling tasks. For more detailed information, please get in touch with us.
Excavator Scrap Grapple Parameter
| Model | YG-04A | YG-06A | YG-08A | YG-06B | YG-08B |
| No. of Jaw | 4/5 piece | 4/5 piece | 4/5 piece | 4/5 piece | 4/5 piece |
| Suitable Excavator | 6-9T | 10-17T | 18-25T | 10-17T | 18-25T |
| Weight | 355/420kg | 900/1000kg | 1650/1900kg | 850/1000kg | 1700/1950kg |
| Max. Opened Grapple | 1200mm | 1600mm | 2050mm | 1900mm | 2500mm |
| Height of Opened Grapple | 1000mm | 1500mm | 1700mm | 1550mm | 2000mm |
| Working pressure | 200bar | 260bar | 320bar | 260bar | 320bar |
| Working flow | 50-100lpm | 60-120lpm | 200-250lpm | 60-120lpm | 200-250lpm |
| Capacity | 0.3m³ | 0.4m³ | 0.8m³ | 0.5m³ | 1m³ |
Excavator Scrap Grapple Improves Productivity
The excavator scrap grapple is designed to maximize efficiency while maintaining excellent safety and reliability. Its robust structure allows continuous operation in harsh environments where ordinary attachments may wear out quickly. The reinforced frame and optimized claw geometry help operators pick up materials securely without unnecessary movement or dropping. High-quality hydraulic cylinders provide smooth opening and closing actions, allowing accurate control during loading and sorting tasks. Sealed bearings and durable pins reduce maintenance requirements while extending the service life of the attachment. Multiple models are available to match different excavator sizes, offering options with four or five jaws according to customer preferences. The maximum grapple opening can range from about 1,200 mm to 2,500 mm, giving users flexibility when handling materials of different sizes. Carefully matched hydraulic systems support working pressures between approximately 200 and 320 bar with suitable oil flow requirements, ensuring reliable operation while protecting the excavator’s hydraulic components.
How Does an Excavator Scrap Grapple Work?
The working principle of an excavator scrap grapple is simple but highly effective. The attachment connects directly to the excavator’s hydraulic system, allowing hydraulic oil to power the cylinders that control the opening and closing of the jaws. When the operator moves the control lever, hydraulic pressure pushes the cylinders, causing the jaws to close tightly around the material. Once the object is firmly gripped, the excavator boom and arm lift and transport it to the desired location. The operator can then release the material by opening the jaws with the hydraulic controls. Because the gripping force is evenly distributed across the jaws, the grapple can securely handle materials with different shapes and sizes without causing unnecessary damage. This hydraulic operation provides excellent control, making loading, sorting, stacking, and unloading much faster than manual handling methods. Modern designs also reduce vibration during operation, helping improve stability, increase operator confidence, and extend the overall lifespan of both the attachment and the excavator.
Versatile Uses Across Recycling and Construction Sites
In metal recycling yards, it is used to grab loose car bodies, steel beams, and mixed scrap metal so they can be loaded into crushers or trucks.
On building demolition sites, operators use it to separate steel rebar, timber, and concrete rubble from mixed waste heaps.
Waste transfer stations also rely on this equipment to sort garbage and bulk trash quickly before compacting.
Even forestry and rock management projects benefit from using an excavator scrap grapple to lift logs and heavy stones.
Because it handles awkward shapes so well, it replaces manual sorting teams and prevents workplace injuries caused by sharp or heavy debris.
Advantages of Choosing an Excavator Scrap Grapple
First, the high clamping strength prevents loose items from slipping during lifting, which keeps workers safe on the ground.
Second, the heavy-duty wear plates reduce maintenance downtime and eliminate expensive replacement costs.
Third, the smooth hydraulic control allows operators to pick up tiny pieces or massive scrap piles with equal precision.
Installing an excavator scrap grapple also helps cut down fuel consumption because your excavator moves less while accomplishing much more work in fewer passes.
Overall, this equipment increases total project throughput, shortens job completion deadlines, and provides a very quick return on your machinery investment.
Why Choose Our Company as Your Trusted Supplier?
We are committed to supplying high-quality material handling attachments that meet the practical needs of customers around the world. Every product is manufactured using carefully selected materials and advanced production processes to ensure consistent quality and long service life. Strict quality inspections are carried out throughout manufacturing, assembly, and final testing before shipment. Our experienced engineering team provides professional technical support, helping customers select the most suitable attachment according to their excavator model and working conditions. We also offer customized solutions for different industries, including special dimensions, mounting systems, hydraulic configurations, and color options. Fast production schedules, reliable international shipping, competitive pricing, and responsive after-sales service allow customers to purchase with confidence. Our goal is to build long-term partnerships by delivering dependable products, honest communication, and continuous support that helps customers improve efficiency and grow their businesses.
More Related Products in YG Machinery and Contact Us Today
In addition to the excavator scrap grapple, we also manufacture a complete range of excavator attachments designed for demanding working environments. Our product line includes hydraulic orange peel grapples, demolition grapples, log grapples, hydraulic shears, scrap magnets, quick couplers, hydraulic thumbs, rock buckets, sorting buckets, rippers, compactors, and many other specialized attachments. Each product is designed to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity across recycling, demolition, forestry, mining, construction, and waste management industries. If you are looking for the best attachment solution for your excavator, our professional sales and technical teams are ready to assist you with expert recommendations based on your equipment and application requirements. Contact us today to receive detailed product information and customized solutions. We look forward to helping you find the ideal attachment that will maximize the performance and value of your excavator fleet.
