Scrap Grapple for Excavators

The Powerlift scrap grapple is a 5-tine hydraulic orange peel grapple for excavators; it grips, carries and loads scrap, metal waste and recycling material.

Powerlift SG300 scrap grapple with tines open

5 tinesa separate hydraulic cylinder on each tine
300–600 Lthree models, three volumes
14–28 texcavator class
4–5 weeksdelivery time

Models

The model is chosen according to your excavator’s operating weight and the material you handle.

Model	Volume	Weight	Excavator	Open diameter	Head	Closing / opening
SG300	303 L	~810 kg	14–20 t	2000 mm	±90° rotating	2.4 / 1.6 s
SG450	455 L	~940 kg	16–22 t	1990 mm	Fixed hanger	3.3 / 2.2 s
SG600	600 L	~1320 kg	20–28 t	2190 mm	Fixed hanger	3.7 / 2.5 s

Working pressure 250 bar. Times are calculated with an oil flow of 100 L/min for SG300 and SG600 and 80 L/min for SG450. Values are design values and are confirmed for your excavator when ordering.

Key features

Tine shells and teeth made of wear-resistant Hardox 450 plate
Welded, replaceable teeth
Pins in 42CrMo4 quenched and tempered steel; induction hardened and ground
CuSn12 bronze bushings with grease grooves at the pivots
A separate cylinder on each tine; parallel-connected tines adapt to uneven loads
Rotating head on SG300: ±90°, on bearings, with brake
Pins secured with circlips and Nord-Lock washers
Mounting adapted to your excavator’s pin diameter and spacing
Laser-cut parts with recorded dimensions; spare parts are remade to the same size
Sales, service and spare parts by Hidroteknik

What is a scrap grapple?

A scrap grapple, also known as an orange peel grapple or orange peel grab, is a hydraulic attachment fitted to the end of an excavator arm in place of the bucket. Its five tines close with independent cylinders and wrap around the material from every side.

This lets it pick up irregular, tangled and sharp-edged scrap that a bucket cannot handle well, and carry and place it in a single move. Because the tines are connected in parallel, each one adapts to the material on its own even when the load is uneven.

Where is it used?

Scrap grapples are used in scrap yards and recycling plants to stack, sort and load material. Loading and unloading trucks, containers and rail wagons, and handling metal waste and demolition debris are the most common applications.

How is it mounted on an excavator?

Mechanical connection: The grapple is pinned to the excavator’s bucket linkage. The head is made to match your excavator’s pin diameter and pin spacing, so we ask for the make, model and weight class of your machine with the order.

Hydraulic connection: The tines are opened and closed by the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulic line. The models are designed for 250 bar working pressure and 80–100 l/min oil flow; the values are confirmed for your excavator with the order. The SG300’s ±90° rotating head lets you turn the load without repositioning the machine.

Hidroteknik, which handles sales, service and spare parts, supports installation and first start-up.

Which model should I choose?

The deciding factors are the excavator’s weight class and the material: the 303-litre SG300 for 14–20 t, the 455-litre SG450 for 16–22 t and the 600-litre SG600 for 20–28 t excavators. Where you need to rotate the load, the SG300 with its rotating head stands out; the SG450 and SG600 have a fixed hanger.

Frequently asked questions

Which excavators does the scrap grapple fit?

It fits excavators in the 14–28 t class. The connection is made to match your machine’s pin diameter and pin spacing.

Is an orange peel grapple the same as a scrap grapple?

Yes. Orange peel grapple, orange peel grab and scrap grapple are names for the same product.

How many tines does it have?

The Powerlift scrap grapple has 5 tines, each with its own hydraulic cylinder.

Does it have a rotating head?

The SG300 comes with a bearing-mounted, braked head that rotates ±90°. The SG450 and SG600 have a fixed hanger.

What is the delivery time?

Delivery time is 4–5 weeks.

Are spare parts available?

Yes. Parts are laser cut with recorded dimensions, so spare parts are remade to the same size. Sales, service and spare parts are provided by Hidroteknik.