GN Rail Grapple

The GN series grapple is designed for the most demanding of operations and can be either rigid mounted for excavator fitment or swing mounted.

The innovative three-leg design means that the GN can be used for both ‘pinching’ a single log, rock, or piece of rail and also for bundling full loads.

Strong boxed in leg designs allow the GN grapple to withstand the rigours of rigid mounted applications and double hydraulic cylinders give the GN plenty of power to grip all types of loads.

GN Rail Grapple can be fitted with i-GRIP for integrated safe grapple operation.

Powerhand GN Rail Grapple has been awarded full Network Rail Product Approval (Certificate Number PA05/08046)

i-GRIP


i-GRIP (patent pending) represents a step forward in safe rail grapple load handling.  When fitted to the unique GN rail grapple, i-GRIP indicates when the grapple legs are open and in an unsafe position where items could potentially be dropped through the legs or, when the legs pass each other, creating a safer lifting position.  When grapples are handling bulky loads, often the grapple leg mouth plates are obscured from the view of the machine operator meaning it can be difficult to know when the grapple legs have passed each other into a safe lifting position.  The i-GRIP indicator offers a new level of safety guidance when operating grapples.

i-GRIP integrated safe grapple operation indicators

Four Grip Modes


The unique three-leg design allows the GN Grapple to operate in four grip modes; wide mode, pinch mode, clamp mode or bundle mode.

Outstanding Strength


The GN Grapple has been designed to excel in harsh and demanding operations. The headstock is compact and heavily reinforced, while the legs feature a strong box construction design. The result is a grapple that thrives in tough environments.

Specification
GN Grapple (Metric)
Capacity (m²)0.4
Weight (kg) excl. rotator730
Jaw Opening (mm)A1980
Overall Open Width (mm)B2115
Open Height (mm)C1000
Legs Tip to Tip Height (mm)D1124
Min. Gripping Diameter (mm)E130
Overall Grapple Width (mm)480
Width at Tips (mm)724
Minimum Excavator Size (kg)14000
Maximum Excavator Size (kg)25000
GN Grapple (Imperial)
Capacity (ft²)4.3
Weight (lb)1610
Jaw Opening (in)A78
Overall Open Width (in)B83
Open Height (in)C39
Legs Tip to Tip Height (in)D44
Min. Gripping Diameter (in)E5
Overall Grapple Width (in)19
Width at Tips (in)29
Minimum Excavator Size (lb)30870
Maximum Excavator Size (lb)55125
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