New From Waratah: Forestry Grapple Line

Waratah Forestry Equipment has introduced its new line of forestry grapples, designed to deliver performance and reliability across a wide range of forestry and non-forestry applications. The 15 new grapple models are engineered to deliver the same durability and reliability as Waratah’s harvesting, processing and felling heads.

The Waratah forestry grapple line includes three model categories: C models (traditional forestry); large C models (heavy-duty tasks), and E models (maximum material handling).

• C21, C26, C30, C36, C36HD, C42, C46, C46HD: These models are ideal for traditional forestry applications and machines, including forwarders, log loaders, shovel logging machines and bioenergy recovery. With a symmetric frame, timing links and jaw tips designed to engage the pile at an optimal angle, these grapples ensure full loads are consistently secured.
• C60HD, C80, C100: Utilizing the same successful technical design as the C series, large C-model grapples are specifically designed for larger material handlers used in woodyards, ports and other large-scale operations. These robust grapples offer optimized frame structure and hydraulic features that minimize structural stresses, making them ideal for heavy-duty tasks.
• C21E4, C30E4, C42E5, C46E4: Purpose-built for handling slash, logging residues, stumps and bioenergy applications, these grapples offer specialized features for use with forwarders and chippers. The E models feature unique design elements, including a choice of four or five fingers for maximum material handling flexibility.

In addition to being tough, Waratah grapples are designed for ease of maintenance. Greasing the grapple is straightforward, with a single position to safely perform maintenance while the grapple is lowered. The open frame structure further facilitates maintenance by offering easy access to hydraulic hoses.