{"product_id":"2-3-5-tonne-excavator-manual-grapple","title":"2–3.5 Tonne Excavator Manual Grapple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2–3.5 tonne excavator manual grapple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mechanical grab for land clearance, skip sorting and general forestry work. It uses your dipper cylinder to open and close, so it needs no hydraulics at all, which makes it a much more cost-effective way to start grabbing than a hydraulic grab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolid tines give it the strength for timber, brash and bulky material, and with no hydraulic parts there's no risk of hydraulic failure or costly downtime. It's often one of the first attachments operators add after their bucket set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's supplied as a kit, with a 3-position pad to weld onto your dipper arm and a solid 16mm connecting bar. Once you've confirmed your machine details, the grab is fitted with the brackets it needs and delivered, so you just weld on the pad and connect it to your machine or quick coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for 2–3.5 tonne excavators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulics needed: opens and closes with the dipper cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid tine construction for strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplied as a kit with a 3-position weld-on pad and a solid 16mm connecting bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFitted with the brackets your machine needs before delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects to your machine or quick coupler once the pad is welded on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo hydraulic parts to fail, so no hydraulic downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2–3.5 Tonne Manual Grapple Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e020-MG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3.5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeg thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHydraulics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone, uses the dipper cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplied with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-position pad to weld to your dipper arm and a solid 16mm connecting bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLand clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSkip sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeneral forestry work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoving timber and brash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandling bulky material without hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManual Grapple or Hydraulic Grab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA manual grapple is the cost-effective choice and has nothing hydraulic to maintain, but its inner jaw is fixed, so it can't match the dexterity of a hydraulic grab. If you need to grip and release independently of the dipper, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-folding-grabs\"\u003eexcavator folding grabs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-position pad needs welding to your dipper arm, so plan for a competent welder to fit it. Once the pad is on, the grapple connects to your machine or quick coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and auxiliary hydraulics, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhotos of your dipper arm, if you can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach manual grapple is supplied as a kit, with brackets to suit your confirmed machine. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the grapple for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2–3.5 Tonne Manual Grapple FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a manual grapple need hydraulics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It uses the dipper cylinder to open and close, so there are no hydraulic lines, valves or cylinders to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's supplied as a kit with a 3-position pad to weld onto your dipper arm and a solid 16mm connecting bar. Once you've confirmed your machine details, the grab is fitted with the brackets it needs, so you just weld on the pad and connect it to your machine or quick coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual grapple or hydraulic grab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA manual grapple costs much less and has nothing hydraulic to go wrong, but its inner jaw is fixed, so it lacks some of the dexterity of a hydraulic grab. For full hydraulic control, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-folding-grabs\"\u003efolding grabs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-timber-grabs\"\u003etimber grabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-selector-grabs\"\u003eselector grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 2–3.5 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your machine make, model and operating weight, plus your quick coupler details, and we'll confirm the right brackets before the grapple is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-tonne-excavator-manual-grapple\"\u003e1–2 tonne manual grapple\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-5-5-tonne-excavator-manual-grapple\"\u003e4–5.5 tonne manual grapple\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-manual-grapples\"\u003eexcavator manual grapples\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grabs\"\u003eexcavator grabs and grapples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which type you need? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/which-excavator-grab-do-i-need\"\u003echoosing the right excavator grab\u003c\/a\u003e compares selector grabs, timber grabs, folding grabs, manual grapples and thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66097269178717,"sku":"020-MG","price":792.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/2-3-5-tonne-excavator-manual-grapple.png?v=1790865731","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/2-3-5-tonne-excavator-manual-grapple","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}