Grapple

HKM EG15 Grapple

The HKM EG15 Grapple is designed for excavators in the 9 to 16 ton class. Weighing 1130 kg, this model provides balanced force and stability for medium-duty operations such as material sorting, light demolition, and site clearance. With dimensions of 1860 mm in height, 850 mm in width, and a 1800 mm jaw opening, it offers excellent reach and control. Operating at a hydraulic pressure of 220–260 bar and requiring 150 L/min oil flow, the EG15 delivers high torque and precise handling performance. A 360° hydraulic rotation system is included as standard equipment, enabling fast, accurate alignment without repositioning the excavator.

Benefits

• Optimized Cycle Efficiency: The large-bore, single-cylinder design delivers fast, synchronized jaw movement with high clamping force minimizing idle time and maximizing operational speed.
• Extended Jaw Reach: Wide shell openings with zero-clearance profiles allow effective handling of large, bulky, or irregular materials, even along container walls and tight corners.
• Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Reinforced shells with replaceable, bolt-on cutting edges ensure maximum durability in severe-duty applications like demolition, recycling, and material transfer.
• Minimal Downtime Maintenance: Ground-level access to all grease points and removable side panels simplifies servicing and significantly reduces maintenance time.
• 360° Rotation System: Full hydraulic rotation ensures precise alignment and grip from any angle, improving flexibility without repositioning the base machine.

Application Areas

• Demolition Works: Suitable for both primary deconstruction and secondary material separation of buildings, concrete structures, and reinforced masonry.
• Recycling & Waste Management: Ideal for sorting, loading, and transferring construction debris, metal scrap, wood, and other recyclable materials on-site.
• Light Structure Removal: Efficient handling of wooden buildings, fences, modular walls, and general-purpose demolition of lightweight installations.
• Landscaping & Vegetation Clearing: Capable of removing tree stumps, roots, branches, and green waste in landscaping or roadside maintenance operations.
• Material Handling & Site Cleanup: Versatile in lifting pallets, segregating mixed debris, or placing rocks, tiles, and industrial waste with speed and control.

Key Features

• Reinforced Shell Construction
• High-Torque Rotary System
• Reversible, Wear-Resistant Cutting Edges
• Efficient Single-Cylinder Mechanism
• Slim Profile with Zero Side Clearance

Optional Shells for HKM Grapples

• Skeleton Shell: Ideal for primary and secondary demolition tasks. The open rib structure allows fine debris to fall through, reducing weight and enhancing operator visibility. It’s the most aggressive solution for on-site sorting and rough separation.
• Perforated Shell: Suitable for precision sorting of light-density materials such as insulation, plastics, and mixed debris. Offers a balance between visibility and precise material handling.

All shells are built from high-strength, wear-resistant steel and are fully field-replaceable. Depending on your operational needs, you can switch shell types to maximize the performance of a single attachment across different projects.

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