Excavator Orange Peel Grapple

Excavator orange peel grapple is a multi-tined hydraulic attachment mounted on excavators, designed to grasp, lift, and maneuver bulky, irregularly shaped materials. Its name derives from its segmented jaw structure, which resembles the peel of an orange when closed. Unlike standard buckets or grapples, this tool excels in handling loose or awkward loads thanks to its:

• Rotating Mechanism: Many models feature 360-degree rotation for precise positioning.
• Interlocking Tines: Typically 3–5 curved tines that close tightly to secure materials.
• Hydraulic Power: Operated via the excavator’s hydraulic system, enabling a strong gripping force.

This attachment is commonly used in demolition, scrap yards, forestry, and waste management due to its ability to securely grip and sort materials without slippage.

Parameter of the Orange Peel Grapple for Excavator

Model	YG-04A	YG-06A	YG-08A	YG-06B	YG-08B
No. of Jaw	4/5 piece	4/5 piece	4/5 piece	4/5 piece	4/5 piece
Suitable Excavator	6-9T	10-17T	18-25T	10-17T	18-25T
Weight	355/420kg	900/1000kg	1650/1900kg	850/1000kg	1700/1950kg
Max. Opened Grapple	1200mm	1600mm	2050mm	1900mm	2500mm
Height of Opened Grapple	1000mm	1500mm	1700mm	1550mm	2000mm
Working pressure	200bar	260bar	320bar	260bar	320bar
Working flow	50-100lpm	60-120lpm	200-250lpm	60-120lpm	200-250lpm
Capacity	0.3m³	0.4m³	0.8m³	0.5m³	1m³

Top Benefits of Using an Excavator Orange Peel Grapple

1. Versatility Across Industries
   Demolition: Safely handle rebar, concrete chunks, and structural steel.
   Scrap Handling: Sort and load metals, cars, and appliances.
   Forestry: Move logs, stumps, and biomass efficiently.
   Waste Management: Bundle and transport loose debris, tires, or recyclables.
2. Increased Productivity
   The combination of rotation, strong grip, and precise control reduces cycle times by up to 40% compared to traditional buckets.
3. Reduced Material Loss
   Interlocking tines minimize spillage, critical when handling valuable scrap or hazardous waste.
4. Lower Maintenance Costs
   Durable materials and replaceable wear parts (e.g., tine tips) extend the attachment’s lifespan.

Applications: Where Orange Peel Grapples Shine

1. Demolition Sites
   In demolition, grapples efficiently clear mixed debris. Their ability to separate metals from concrete improves recycling rates and reduces landfill costs.
2. Scrap Yards
   Operators can swiftly load shredded cars or non-ferrous metals into trucks, while the rotation feature simplifies sorting.
3. Logging and Forestry
   Ideal for handling large logs, grapples with wide-opening jaws can bundle multiple trunks in a single lift.

Various Excavator Attachments for Sale in YG Machinery

YG Machinery provides various excavator attachments, including demolition breakers and hammers, grapples, screening tools, pile drivers, and so on. As a professional manufacturer, our company has rich export experience. We have exported various attachments around the world, like concrete pile breaker, rock breaker attachment for excavator, excavator metal shear, car dismantling shear, excavator screening bucket for sale, excavator mounted pile driver, hydraulic quick hitch for sale, hydraulic magnet for excavator, rotary drum cutter, slope compactor rollers, hydraulic ripper for excavator, etc. There are lots of excavator attachments with different specification for different excavator models. If you are looking for these machines, don’t hesitate to contact us.