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 The
Valby skid-steer grapple has an opening of 60 inches, and their rotators
have over 700 foot-pounds of torque. They require two sets of hydraulic
outlets from the skid-steer. One pair runs the continuous rotator; the
other pair opens and closes the jaws. This attachment enables the skid
steer to be used for moving, stacking and loading chores on the landing,
or in the yard. The skidding grapple is equipped with a universal
mounting plate. The skid Steer grapples are of the modern bypass type.
These grapples close to a tight minimum opening. Movement of the logs
during transport is minimized because the grapple secures the log on the
top, bottom, and both sides. A belly plate protects the cylinder from
underneath. The form of the claws enables a smooth roll-in of the
stems. |
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The modern design bypass grapple opens to 50 inches. The rotator has
continuous rotation.
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Modern bypass grapple design.
- Weldox 700 is a prime steel used in the manufacture of high quality log
grapples.
- All Valby grapples
have a bronze bushing at every joint, and every joint has a grease
fitting.
- Large, powerful cylinder.
- Double connection rods provide good balance and less stress.
- A belly plate
protects the cylinder from underneath.
- The Valby bypass grapples have excellent geometry. The form of the claws
enables a smooth roll in of the stems. The grapples also close to a
tight minimum opening. |
