VALBY SSGR 50 Skidsteer Grapple
The Valby skid-steer grapple has an opening of 50 inches, and their rotators have over 700 foot-pounds of torque. They require two sets of hydraulic outlets from the skid-steer. One pair runs the continuous rotator; the other pair opens and closes the jaws. If the loader has only one pair of hydraulic outlets, one must order the grapple with a Solenoid valve, which splits the oil flow so both the rotator and the opening and the closing of the grapple can be preformed. This attachment enables the skid steer to be used for moving, stacking and loading chores on the landing, or in the yard. The skidding grapple is equipped with a universal mounting plate. The skidsteer grapples are of the modern bypass type. These grapples close to a tight minimum opening. Movement of the logs during transport is minimized because the grapple secures the log on the top, bottom, and both sides. A belly plate protects the cylinder from underneath. The form of the claws enables a smooth roll-in of the stems.
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The bypass-grapple closes to 3 ½ inches.
| Max. gripping width | 50 3/4" |
| Min. opening | 3 ½" |
| Max. lifting capacity | 3960 lbs. |
| Width of wider claw | 11" |
| Working pressure | 2900 PSI |
| Jaw Material | Weldox 700 |
| Rotation: | Unlimited in either direction |
| Rotator Torque | 737 ft. lb./2320 PSI |
| Boom Length | 51" |
| Weight | 520 lbs. |
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The modern design bypass grapple opens to 50 inches. The rotator has continuous rotation. |
- Modern bypass grapple design.
- Weldox 700 is a prime steel used in the manufacture of high quality log grapples.
- All Valby grapples have a bronze bushing at every joint, and every joint has a grease fitting.
- Large, powerful cylinder.
- Double connection rods provide good balance and less stress.
- A belly plate protects the cylinder from underneath.
- The Valby bypass grapples have excellent geometry. The form of the claws enables a smooth roll in of the stems. The grapples also close to a tight minimum opening.
