CL Series Clamshell
CL Series Clamshell
A clamshell for high volume loose material handling
The CL series has evolved to have optimal height to volume ratio. This allows you to handle large loads to and from ballast trailers, whilst staying under the overhead cables.
We know efficiency is paramount. Quick unloading of ballast trailers means less downtime on the track. The CL series features fast acting leg geometry, increasing speed of operation and decreasing loading and unloading times.
Capacity ranges from 1.0m² to 1.5m²
- Sunken 100mm square drive headstock available, ideal for rail industry, with a saving of up to 200mm in overall height.
- Powerful twin hydraulic cylinder.
- Ideal for Rototilt / tilt rotator fitting.
- Designed for the high volume rehandling of loose materials.
- Manufactured from high strength Swedish alloy steels.
- Heat treated hardened cutting edges and wear plates.
- Hydraulic cylinder lock valves.
- Pressure relief valves for excavator use.
Specification

Powerhand CL Series Clamshell | |||
CL1000 | CL1200 | ||
Capacity | 1000 litres | 1200 litres | |
Weight | 1035 kg | 1118 kg | |
Opening | A | 2380 mm | 2414 mm |
Max Opening | B | 2430 mm | 2468 mm |
Overall Open Height | C | 1100 mm | 1100 mm |
Open Height to Top Plate | D | 954 mm | 971 mm |
Closed Height | E | 1183 mm | 1195 mm |
Closed Length | F | 1965 mm | 1967 mm |
Clearance | G | 560 mm | 541 mm |
Bucket Width | H | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
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