Norteck Mini Excavator Forestry Grapple

The forestry grapple for mini excavators addresses a specific need: grabbing logs, branches, or bundles without tying up the machine for simple material movement. The 76 cm opening between the tines handles common wood sections in pruning or heavy clearing work, while the 25 mm pin defines the mechanical connection to the machine's dipper.

Mounting and Attachment Compatibility

Attachment uses a 25 mm pin, matching the mounting standard for compact mini excavators in the 800 kg to 1.6 t class. The forestry grapple fits Norteck SX10+, SX16, and SX17 models. The attachment geometry is also compatible with Kubota K008-3, U10-3, K008-5, U10-5, and the JCB 801. Before ordering, check the pin on your dipper: a few millimeters difference is enough to prevent installation.

Wood Grapple: On-Site Forestry Handling

Each pivot point on the grapple has a grease fitting on its pins. This simplifies routine maintenance in the field, where wood dust and abrasive dirt quickly clog moving parts. The grapple is designed for handling loose wood, feeding a chipper, or stacking logs at the edge of a plot. It can also be mounted on a forestry crane, front loader, or fork, extending its use beyond the mini excavator.

Technical Specifications

• Tine opening: 76 cm
• Mounting pin: 25 mm
• Machine compatibility: Mini excavators from 800 kg to 1.6 t
• Compatible models: Norteck SX10+, SX16, SX17; Kubota K008-3, U10-3, K008-5, U10-5; JCB 801
• Lubrication: Grease fittings on each pin

To round out your machine's setup, a hydraulic thumb can take over for heavier loads. On a forestry site, a hydraulic log splitter processes wood after extraction.