Product descriptionThe Rail Grapple is designed for safe and precise handling, positioning and adjustment of railway tracks in construction and maintenance operations. It integrates patented A-synchronous grip technology, precision-engineered jaws and a fully enclosed base drive to reduce operational risk and ensure repeatable performance. The product is supplied with a 3-year warranty and is suitable for industrial use on excavators within the recommended operating weight ranges.
Smart Modular ConceptThe Rail Grapple supports a modular upgrade path. More than 100 optional functions and accessories can be added to adapt the tool for specific tasks, increasing functionality without requiring a complete replacement of the unit.
Diagrams and visual information- High-resolution product photos and technical illustrations show grip geometry and assembly interfaces.
- Specification diagrams provide machine compatibility, dimensional and weight data across multiple machine classes.
Characteristics / Technical specifications- Warranty: 3 years
- Core technologies: patented A-synchronous grip technology; precision-engineered jaws; fully enclosed base drive for reduced operational risk
- Application: handling, positioning and adjusting railway tracks; intended for railway construction and maintenance
- Smart modular upgrades: compatible with a modular concept offering 100+ additional functions
- Variants and weights:
- MD 3.0: Recommended machine operating weight 3–6 t; Arms weight: 130 kg / 287 lbs; Total Grapple weight: 305 kg / 672 lbs (excludes connection plate)
- MD 6.0: Recommended machine operating weight 5–9 t; Arms weight: 170 kg / 375 lbs; Total Grapple weight: 405 kg / 893 lbs (excludes connection plate)
- MD 9.0: Recommended machine operating weight 8–14 t; Arms weight: 235 kg / 518 lbs; Total Grapple weight: 495 kg / 1091 lbs (excludes connection plate)
- Machine compatibility: primarily designed for excavators within the specified operating weight ranges