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Forestry guide 5 min read

Choosing the Right Root Grapple Attachment for Forestry Work

Select a forestry grapple around the carrier, material size, tine spacing, strength class, and hydraulic system.

Root grapple attachment working with forestry debris

Forestry work combines abrasion, impact, off-center loads, and sustained clamping.

The right root grapple must be strong enough for the carrier’s traction without consuming capacity that should be available for logs and debris.

Match the grapple to the carrier

Machine horsepower, operating weight, tracks or wheels, lift capacity, width, mount, and hydraulic pressure all influence the correct strength class.

Key considerations

  • Known steel grade and tine thickness
  • Tine spacing for the target material
  • Cylinder and hose protection
  • Greaseable pivots and serviceability
  • Standard or High Capacity geometry

Choose around material flow

Wider tine spacing sheds soil quickly and works well with large logs or stumps. Closer spacing retains smaller brush and debris. High Capacity geometry adds room for bulky loads.

Describe the toughest work

ANBO can make a stronger recommendation when the machine details and most demanding recurring application are provided together.

Put the right attachment on your machine.

Let ANBO verify the fit.