I am interested in an articulated grapple for my mini x- I would like to be able to grab and manipulate 10'-30' pilings without hands on rigging. We use the mini x to set and drive treated pilings for marine construction. I am looking for anyone with real experience using one. Gator grapple is one I am considering. Kubota KX-040 mini x Thanks
There is a Company that builds custom rotating and clam grapples in WA State. Never used one, but they look nice. Lot's of youTube videos of them. Company is called Towtem Grapple.
You want it to dangle? Or fixed? Dangle is easier on the machine, but can be annoying at times. We built a dangle for my machine out of an old processor. It doesn't have 360 rotation because of the hoses, but it worked pretty good.
need it fixed- not dangling, and with 360 rotation
What is the application that you intend to use it for?
Kinshoffer comes To mind. I think by the time you factor in the weight of a substantial grapple a wrist joint the motor and the plumbing you might really be overtaxing a Mini excavator
This product here might be a bit overkill but it is something that I have up fitted larger excavators to before it is a beast of a machine http://hmc-us.com/pile-driving/movax-sonic-sidegrip.html