Designed to handle one or two railway ties at a time, this grapple is perfect for the precise placement, stacking and repositioning of ties during railway construction and maintenance operations. The grapple’s controlled gripping mechanism allows operators to quickly and safely move ties, whether positioning them on the track or stacking them for storage.
CLEVIS MOUNT MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-GL-TCGS-CLVSMT-HX-5T Grapple-Tie Crane Grapple Slide-Clevis Mount Direct Pin-Hydraulic Excavator-5 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – Stick mount direct pin design – Bolted flange design; can be rotated to change workhead direction – Handles 1 or 2 ties – HD cylinder with arm assembly WEIGHT: 585 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
360 ROTATION MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-GL-TCGS-360-HX-6T Grapple-Tie Crane Grapple Slide-360 degrees rotation-Hydraulic Excavator-6 ton STANDARD FEATURES: – Slew ring rotation system – Sliding frame design with single cylinder – Heavy-duty T1 steel arm group with bushings – Handles 1 or 2 railway ties – Capable of handling up to 16×16 size objects WEIGHT: 700 lbs |
| DX-GL-TCGS-360-HX-12T Grapple-Tie Crane Grapple Slide-360 degrees rotation-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – Gearless rotation system (DY137052) – Sliding frame design with single cylinder – Heavy-duty T1 steel arm group with bushings – Handles 1 or 2 railway ties WEIGHT: 820 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
TILTROTATOR COUPLER MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-GL-TCGSB-TRQ-HX-5T Grapple-Tie Crane Grapple Slide Bridge-Tiltrotator coupler hookup-Hydraulic Excavator-5 ton STANDARD FEATURES: – Two-pin top adapter with pins supplied for tiltrotator – Handles 1 or 2 ties or 16×16 bridge ties – Load hold valve – HD cylinder with arm assembly and slide adjuster WEIGHT: 685 lbs |
| DX-GL-TCGS-TRQ-HX-12T Grapple-Tie Crane Grapple Slide-Tilt Rotator Coupler-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – Fits tiltrotator coupler (S60 size) – Sliding frame design with single cylinder – Heavy-duty T1 steel arm group with bushings – Handles 1 or 2 railway ties WEIGHT: 680 lbs |
| DX-GL-TCGS-TRQ-HX-18T Grapple-Tie Crane Grapple Slide-Tilt Rotator Coupler-Hydraulic Excavator-18 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – Fits tiltrotator coupler (S70 size) – Sliding frame design with single cylinder – Heavy-duty T1 steel arm group with bushings – Handles 1 or 2 railway ties WEIGHT: 700 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
| MODELS: DX-GL-TCGS-CLVSMT-HX-5T |
| HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS: Your machine requires an auxiliary hydraulic circuit for operation.
CIRCUIT 1 – Grapple (Open/Close) NOT SUPPLIED: Hose lines from the machine to the attachment are not provided. |
| MODELS: DX-GL-TCGS-360-HX-6T, DX-GL-TCGS-360-HX-12T |
| HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS: Your machine will require (2x) circuits for operation of the grapple (open and close) and the rotation system.
CIRCUIT 1 – Grapple CIRCUIT 2 – Rotator ALTERNATE CIRCUIT: If your machine does not have enough circuits, an electro-hydraulic valve kit + needle valves can be ordered. Requires installation on the cable harness. These are offered for 12 or 24-volt machines. Kits are set up on grapples before shipping. NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines to the machine auxiliary lines |
| MODELS: DX-GL-TCGSB-TRQ-HX-5T |
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HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS: Your machine requires an auxiliary hydraulic circuit for operation.
CIRCUIT 1 – Grapple (Open/Close) NOT SUPPLIED: Hose lines from the machine to the attachment are not provided. |
| MODELS: DX-GL-TCGS-TRQ-HX-12T, DX-GL-TCGS-TRQ-HX-18T |
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HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS: Your machine will require (1x) circuit for operation of the grapple (open and close)
CIRCUIT 1 – Grapple NOT SUPPLIED: Not provided with jumper hose lines. |
| It places, stacks, and repositions railway ties, one or two at a time, during track construction and maintenance. The controlled grip lets an operator set ties on the track or stack them for storage without crew hands on the load. |
| One or two ties at a time. The sliding-frame design adjusts to a single tie or a pair, so the operator keeps precise control either way. |
| Yes. The bridge variant (DX-GL-TCGSB-TRQ-HX-5T) handles bridge ties up to 16×16, with a load-hold valve and slide adjuster for controlled placement. Contact DymaxRail at 1-800-530-5407 to spec it for your bridge work. |
| Rotation comes three ways: a powered 360° system (slew-ring or gearless), rotation driven by your tiltrotator coupler, or a rotatable workhead on the clevis mount. The 360° models need two circuits; if your machine is short, an Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit with needle valves can ship installed (12V or 24V). Contact DymaxRail to match it to your setup. |
| The Rail Multi-Application Grapple is built for versatility — tie bundles plus brush, logs, and debris. The Tie Crane Grapple is built for precision: one or two ties, set and stacked exactly where they go, plus bridge ties. Choose this one for tie-setting accuracy; the Multi-Application for mixed material. |
Railway Track Panel Handler
