SX700

Excavator Grapples

The SX700 Excavator Grapple is a compact yet powerful attachment, designed for small excavators tackling precision material handling tasks. Built for strength and control, it excels in forestry, land clearing, and waste management, providing a firm and reliable grip on materials of all sizes.

With HARDOX® construction and advanced hydraulic operation, the SX700 ensures durability, efficiency, and ease of use across a range of applications.

Heavy-Duty HARDOX® Construction – Built with a robust HARDOX® chassis, arms, and components for superior strength and durability.
Precision Hydraulic Control – Features synchronised hydraulic grapple arms and interlocking fingers for a firm, secure grip on materials of all sizes.
Versatile Mounting & Compatibility – Equipped with a bolt-on hitch/coupler, mounting platform, and optional directional hook-on bracket for easy attachment.
Optional Bolt-On Saw Unit – Enhance functionality with a removable saw unit, providing additional cutting capability when needed.

SX700 in action

See the SX700 Excavator Grapple in action as it delivers exceptional grip and control in demanding material handling tasks. Designed for small excavators, this attachment provides secure and precise handling of logs, rocks, and debris. Watch how its synchronised hydraulic system and robust HARDOX® build enhance productivity across forestry, demolition, and waste management applications.

SX700 Applications

Ideal for felling, handling, and processing trees in managed woodland and logging sites.
Efficiently remove trees, brush, and debris for construction, development, or agricultural use.
Safely manage fallen trees and damaged material after storms, floods, or wildfires.
Maintain clear lines around power routes, pipelines, and roadside access zones.

Optional Extras For SX Grapples

Saw Unit

The SX Grapple Saw combines a powerful chainsaw with a hydraulic grapple, allowing operators to cut and handle timber in one motion. Ideal for machines from 12 to 18 tonnes, it’s perfect for efficient felling, sorting, and stacking on-site.

SX700 specifications

SX700

Excavator weight: 1.5t - 3t
Attachment Width: 480mm
Attachment height: 518mm
Teeth Thickness: 12mm
Grapple Opening: 700mm
Grapple Closing: 55mm
Attachment Weight: 108kg
Rotation: Optional
360° Rotator Weight: 30 Rotator = 40kg / 50 Rotator = 55kg
Saw Unit Available: No
Pressure: 150 - 200 bar
Flow: 30 - 50 L

SX850

Excavator weight: 3.5t - 5.5t
Attachment Width: 540mm
Attachment height: 600mm
Teeth Thickness: 15mm
Grapple Opening: 850mm
Grapple Closing: 70mm
Attachment Weight: 165kg
Rotation: Optional
360° Rotator Weight: 50 Rotator = 55kg / 70 Rotator = 50kg
Saw Unit Available: No
Pressure: 150 - 200 bar
Flow: 40 - 60 L

SX1100

Excavator weight: 6t - 9t
Attachment Width: 670mm
Attachment height: 770mm
Teeth Thickness: 20mm
Grapple Opening: 1100mm
Grapple Closing: 70mm
Attachment Weight: 295kg
Rotation: Optional
360° Rotator Weight: 70 Rotator = 50kg / 80 Rotator = 120kg
Saw Unit Available: No
Pressure: 150 - 200 bar
Flow: 40 - 60 L

SX1250

Excavator weight: 10t - 16t
Attachment Width: 730mm
Attachment height: 890mm
Teeth Thickness: 25mm
Grapple Opening: 1750mm
Grapple Closing: 90mm
Attachment Weight: 560kg
Rotation: Optional
360° Rotator Weight: 80 Rotator = 115kg / 120 Rotator = 135kg
Saw Unit Available: Yes
Pressure: 200 - 250 bar
Flow: 60 - 80 L

SX1400

Excavator weight: 16t - 25t
Attachment Width: 800mm
Attachment height: 1020mm
Teeth Thickness: 30mm
Grapple Opening: 1860mm
Grapple Closing: 110mm
Attachment Weight: 716kg
Rotation: Optional
360° Rotator Weight: 225kg
Saw Unit Available: Yes
Pressure: 200 - 250 bar
Flow: 80 - 100 L

SX1650

Excavator weight: 20t - 35t
Attachment Width: 800mm
Attachment height: 1020mm
Teeth Thickness: 30mm
Grapple Opening: 1860mm
Grapple Closing: 110mm
Attachment Weight: 716kg
Rotation: Optional
360° Rotator Weight: 225kg
Saw Unit Available: Yes
Pressure: 200 - 250 bar
Flow: 80 - 100 L

*All technical details are approximate and subject to change as part of continuous product development.

Why Buy an SX Excavator Grapple?

Interlocking grapple fingers allow for firm material grip
Synchronised hydraulic grapple arm control
Twin tie bar design (larger models only)
Built Tough, Backed by Hardox® — MDE is Hardox® In My Body certified, ensuring unmatched strength, durability, and performance in every product
Excavator rated, triple sealed hydraulic cylinders — superior protection from contamination, reduced maintenance, and reliable power in the harshest conditions
Bolt On Replaceable Hitch — Easily swap hitches to match various machines
Proven durability — over a decade of production and real-world performance
Serviceable design — all key components are replaceable, including bushings, sleeves, pins, and blade, all with easy-access greasing
Quick and easy to set up — auxiliary pipes / hammer lines
Proven durability — MDE has over a decade of production and real-world experience
Manufactured in Northern Ireland, by MDE Machinery.

SX700

SX700

Excavator Grapples

The SX700 Excavator Grapple is a compact yet powerful attachment, designed for small excavators tackling precision material handling tasks. Built for strength and control, it excels in forestry, land clearing, and waste management, providing a firm and reliable grip on materials of all sizes.

SX700 in action

SX700 Applications

Optional Extras For SX Grapples

Saw Unit

The SX Grapple Saw combines a powerful chainsaw with a hydraulic grapple, allowing operators to cut and handle timber in one motion. Ideal for machines from 12 to 18 tonnes, it’s perfect for efficient felling, sorting, and stacking on-site.

SX700 specifications

SX700

SX850

SX1100

SX1250

SX1400

SX1650

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