Stone sorting grapple MD series

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Overview
The Sorting Grapple features asynchronous gripping technology and a sealed drive for safe, controlled handling of materials in varied site conditions. Constructed from steel and available in multiple sizes, it is suited to sorting, clearing, recycling and demolition applications. The modular design allows configuration upgrades and adaptation to specific tasks.

The most reliable grip
The Sorting Grapple combines high closing force with a lightweight arm layout to deliver precise, powerful gripping for sorting, loading and demolition operations, improving handling efficiency on-site.

Tool functions

• Waste handling, loading & sorting
• Rock handling & stone placement
• Construction & concrete element handling
• Building retaining walls
• Concrete and plastic pipe handling

Smart modular concept
The Sorting Grapple is upgradable via a modular system offering over 100 additional functions. This approach lets you expand equipment capability and switch configurations to match different operational needs.

Technical specifications

• MD 3.0
  Machine operating weight: 3-6 t
  Volume: 170 l / 0.22 cy
  Max opening (A): 1150 mm / 45.28 in
  Width (B): 550 mm / 21.65 in
  Height: 750 mm / 29.53 in
  Closing force: 16 kN / 3597 lbf
  Arms weight: 138 kg / 304 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 313 kg / 690 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 6.0
  Machine operating weight: 5-9 t
  Volume: 215 l / 0.28 cy
  Max opening (A): 1400 mm / 55.12 in
  Width (B): 650 mm / 25.59 in
  Height: 880 mm / 34.65 in
  Closing force: 29 kN / 6519 lbf
  Arms weight: 240 kg / 529 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 475 kg / 1047 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 9.0
  Machine operating weight: 8-14 t
  Volume: 390 l / 0.51 cy
  Max opening (A): 1800 mm / 70.87 in
  Width (B): 750 mm / 29.53 in
  Height: 1015 mm / 39.96 in
  Closing force: 31 kN / 6969 lbf
  Arms weight: 350 kg / 772 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 610 kg / 1345 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 12.0
  Machine operating weight: 10-15 t
  Volume: 630 l / 0.82 cy
  Max opening (A): 2000 mm / 78.74 in
  Width (B): 800 mm / 31.50 in
  Height: 1260 mm / 49.61 in
  Closing force: 36 kN / 8093 lbf
  Arms weight: 430 kg / 948 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 775 kg / 1709 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 16.0
  Machine operating weight: 15-20 t
  Volume: 700 l / 0.92 cy
  Max opening (A): 2100 mm / 82.68 in
  Width (B): 900 mm / 35.43 in
  Height: 1370 mm / 53.94 in
  Closing force: 46 kN / 10341 lbf
  Arms weight: 625 kg / 1378 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 1100 kg / 2425 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 20.0
  Machine operating weight: 19-22 t
  Volume: 950 l / 1.24 cy
  Max opening (A): 2400 mm / 94.49 in
  Width (B): 1000 mm / 39.37 in
  Height: 1560 mm / 61.42 in
  Closing force: 55 kN / 12364 lbf
  Arms weight: 900 kg / 1984 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 1600 kg / 3527 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 25.0
  Machine operating weight: 21-29 t
  Volume: 950 l / 1.24 cy
  Max opening (A): 2400 mm / 94.49 in
  Width (B): 1100 mm / 43.31 in
  Height: 1560 mm / 61.42 in
  Closing force: 75 kN / 16861 lbf
  Arms weight: 980 kg / 2161 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 1760 kg / 3880 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.
• MD 30.0
  Machine operating weight: 27-45 t
  Volume: 1200 l / 1.57 cy
  Max opening (A): 2700 mm / 106.30 in
  Width (B): 1200 mm / 47.24 in
  Height: 1650 mm / 64.96 in
  Closing force: 85 kN / 19109 lbf
  Arms weight: 1430 kg / 3153 lbs
  Total grapple weight: 2830 kg / 6239 lbs
  (*) Height & total grapple weight values do not include the connection plate.