The excavator orange peel grapple is a heavy-duty, high-efficiency hydraulic attachment, purpose-built to address the complex challenges of irregular material handling, bulk cargo transfer, and demolition waste processing across construction, recycling, and industrial sectors. With its signature multi-jaw radial design that mimics the segmented structure of an orange peel, this attachment forms a fully enclosed gripping cavity when closed, enabling secure and stable handling of everything from loose bulk materials to bulky, irregular scrap and debris. Compatible with most mainstream excavator models via matched hydraulic circuits, it has become an indispensable tool for improving material handling efficiency, reducing manual labour intensity, and lowering operational safety risks in various heavy-duty working scenarios.
Excavator Orange Peel Grapple Parameter:
| Item/Model | Unit | YGO04A | YGO06A | YGO08A | YGO06B | YGO08B |
| No. of Jaw | piece | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Suitable Excavator | ton | 6-9 | 10-17 | 18-25 | 10-17 | 18-25 |
| Weight | kg | 355/420 | 900/1000 | 1650/1900 | 850/1000 | 1700/1950 |
| Max Open Jaw | mm | 1200 | 1600 | 2050 | 1900 | 2500 |
| Height of Opened Grapple | mm | 1000 | 1500 | 1700 | 1550 | 2000 |
| Working Pressure | bar | 200 | 260 | 320 | 260 | 320 |
| Working Flow | lpm | 50-100 | 60-120 | 200-250 | 60-120 | 200-250 |
| Capacity | m3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1 |
Applications of The Excavator Orange Peel Grapple :
1. Scrap Metal & Recycling Industry: Ideal for handling scrap steel, metal fragments and industrial waste in recycling yards, scrap processing plants and metal smelting facilities, enabling efficient sorting, loading and stacking of irregular scrap materials of different sizes.
2. Construction & Demolition Projects: Perfect for demolition waste removal, broken concrete fragment handling and construction site material transfer, it can easily grip and move bulky demolition debris, reducing on-site manual work and improving construction efficiency.
3. Port & Bulk Cargo Handling: Suitable for loading and unloading bulk materials such as coal, ore, gravel and agricultural waste at ports, docks and freight yards, adapting to various bulk material handling needs with its matched capacity and clamping force.
4. Industrial Plant & Solid Waste Management: Widely used in industrial waste disposal, factory raw material handling and general solid waste management, it can safely handle various solid wastes without secondary spillage during transfer.
5. Forestry & Biomass Material Handling: Can be used for gripping and transferring wood logs, branches and biomass raw materials in forestry processing and biomass energy plants, with flexible adaptation to different sizes of irregular materials.
5 Features of YG Excavator Orange Peel Grapple:
1. Heavy-Duty Wear-Resistant Reinforced Structure
The main body and jaws are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, with a thickened plate design and a full reinforced welding process, which can withstand long-term impact and abrasion in harsh working environments, greatly extending the service life of the attachment.
2. Optional 4/5 Jaw Configuration for Diverse Needs
All models support a 4-jaw or 5-jaw optional configuration to adapt to different material handling needs. 4-jaw design delivers stronger single-jaw clamping force for large bulky materials, while 5-jaw design forms a tighter enclosed cavity for small loose materials, reducing material leakage.
3. Full Range of Models for Wide Excavator Compatibility
The series covers 5 models suitable for 6-25 ton excavators, with a universal mounting interface that can be adapted to most mainstream excavator brands on the market, and no complex modification to the host equipment is required.
4. Stable & Efficient Hydraulic System
Equipped with high-quality sealed hydraulic cylinders and optimised oil circuit design, matched to the working pressure and flow parameters of the corresponding excavator tonnage, it provides a stable clamping force and fast opening/closing response speed, ensuring smooth action and a low hydraulic failure rate.
5. Precise & Controllable Operation
The whole operation process can be completed through the control lever in the excavator cabin, with an adjustable jaw opening range and clamping force, enabling precise handling in narrow working spaces or complex working conditions, improving operation accuracy and on-site safety.
FAQ About The Hydraulic Grabs For Excavators
A: Yes, the YGO series grapples are designed with a universal mounting interface, which can be adapted to most mainstream excavator brands on the market. We can also provide customised mounting brackets according to your specific excavator model if needed.
A: For the same suitable excavator tonnage, B series models have a larger max open jaw width and higher rated capacity than A series models, which are more suitable for handling larger bulky materials and scenarios that require higher single handling efficiency.
A: No, the grapple can be directly connected to your excavator’s existing auxiliary hydraulic circuit; no major modification to the host equipment is required. We will provide detailed installation instructions and operation guidance to help you complete the installation and commissioning quickly.
A: Regularly check the wear condition of the jaw tips and hinge pins, add lubricating oil to the rotating hinge parts according to the maintenance manual, and regularly check the sealing condition of the hydraulic cylinder to avoid oil leakage. After working in corrosive or high-abrasion environments, clean the attachment in time to avoid long-term corrosion and wear.
A: The hydraulic system incorporates relief valves to prevent damage from pressure spikes. However, operators should avoid exceeding the rated capacity to maintain structural integrity and safety.
YG Orange Peel Grapple For Sale– YG Machinery
YG is a professional manufacturer of heavy-duty construction machinery attachments, with years of experience in R&D, production and global supply. The excavator orange peel grapple we manufacture is built with strict quality control standards, using high-quality wear-resistant materials and advanced production technology, to ensure stable performance, long service life and excellent working efficiency in various harsh working environments.
Whether you are in the scrap recycling industry, demolition engineering, bulk cargo handling or other material handling fields, we have the right solution for you. If you are looking for a reliable orange peel grapple for sale, contact the YG professional team today. We will provide you with a customised solution, exclusive quotation, and full one-stop service from pre-sales consultation to after-sales maintenance, to help you improve your working efficiency and reduce your operating costs.
