Grabs and clamps for forestry machines

For better organization of your forestry operations, the grapples and clamps we offer enable efficient handling and skidding of timber. They adapt to cranes, telescopic handlers, and excavators, with broad compatibility across hydraulic carriers. By reducing manual effort, their use significantly increases productivity on forestry sites. These tools deliver technical performance designed for demanding conditions and feature modular options to suit every configuration. Contact us to benefit from personalized advice.

Un équipement utile pour différentes étapes de vos chantiers forestiers

These grapples and clamps can be used throughout the different phases of your forestry operations. After felling, they allow trees to be gathered and moved efficiently. They are designed for intensive handling of wood in various sizes, including logs, branches, and cut timber. Our company specializes in the sale of reliable forestry equipment. We offer a wide range of log grapple and clamp models, built with robust construction for large-scale operations. Our forestry tools provide excellent clamping force and precise gripping. With replaceable parts, maintenance remains straightforward.

Slaughtering and grouping

Grapples play a crucial role during the felling and timber grouping phases of forestry operations. As soon as trees are felled using a harvesting head or other machines, clamps and grapples mechanize handling tasks. Their use delivers high operational efficiency, enhanced safety, and increased speed. Once the trees are down, grapples grasp logs, cut sections, or entire trees for transport.

Loading and unloading

When grapples and clamps are mounted on excavators, loaders, or carrier machines, they enable fast loading operations. Log clamps, in particular, make it easy to load timber cut to length, improving logistical throughput. Downtime is significantly reduced. Thanks to hydraulic rotation that allows precise load positioning, impacts are minimized and overall stability is enhanced.

Grouping and stacking

To facilitate skidding, temporary storage, or subsequent processing, clamps and grapples greatly assist operators in gathering timber into piles or rows. They allow logs to be stacked evenly, a key step for skidding operations or other forestry product organization needs. Beyond completing the work quickly, this equipment helps optimize the available space on site.

Sorting and cleaning

For better timber valorization, machines such as grapples efficiently sort wood by category, simplifying logistics. This results in higher added value and fewer mix-ups. Timber is sorted according to species, diameter, and quality, delivering a direct gain in forestry operation profitability. Clamps also facilitate site cleanup by clearing branches and unwanted vegetation.

Biomass recovery

With easier and faster handling of branches, grapples ensure optimized biomass valorization operations. Tree tops and cutting residues are moved to chipping areas, improving control over energy recovery management and site cleanup. These machines also enable the processing of slash, branches, and small-diameter wood into usable energy resources. Homogeneous biomass piles can be formed quickly.

Work safety

Compliant with EN ISO 12100 and 13849 standards, machine safety is guaranteed to ensure the protection of forestry operators. Our grapples are equipped with technical protection devices, such as emergency stops and sensors. Their hoses and sensitive areas are protected. The operating instructions are clear, and training is available to learn about any residual risks. Maintenance instructions are also provided.

The technical specifications of grapples and clamps adapted to forestry operations

By limiting human intervention on the ground, grapples and clamps reduce the risk of accidents while increasing work rates. They are essential for saving time, securing operations, improving wood valorization, and enhancing the overall profitability of forestry work. Even under difficult conditions, loads handled by this equipment remain stable. Their performance can also be further optimized through various accessories and options. They can be equipped with position sensors for automation, custom mounting plates, hydraulic or mechanical rotators, as well as additional beaks or claws for improved gripping.

Our grapples stand out for their performance and quality. They are mainly equipped with:

High-strength materials, such as high-yield-strength steel,
A reliable gripping system thanks to optimized jaw shapes,
Reinforced hydraulic cylinders,
High clamping force and advanced kinematics,
And compatibility with many machines (including standardized interfaces).

The maintenance processes of our grapples are also specific, allowing this equipment to benefit from an extended service life. Their pins are removable, and their bushings are replaceable.