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ROTATION GRAPPLES:

DymaxRail Rotation Grapples are available in multiple configurations and designed to provide long lasting durability.  From multi-application grapples for sorting rip rap and demolition materials to specialized railway axle grapples, logging grapples and railway tie grapples.  Available with integrated 360 degree rotational systems or can be adapted to fit tiltrotator coupler systems.  Contact DymaxRail Sales for more information regarding specialty grapples for railway applications.

Multi-Application Rotation Grapple:

Dymax Multi-Application Rotation Grapples feature 2 over 3 tine construction. Quickly grab, sort and load railties, riprap, brush, logs or trash in railway applications.  

Tie Bundle Grapple:

Handle railway tie bundles with Dymax Tie bundle grapple.  Available with integrated 360 degree rotation or can be adapted to tiltrotator coupler systems.  

HD Tie Crane Slide Grapple:

Handle 1 or 2 railway ties at a time.  Quickly adapt to tie cranes, excavators or backhoe loaders.  Available for fitting tiltrotator couplers or can be integrated with 360 rotator.  Specialized designs available upon request.

Logging Style Grapple:

Dymax Logging Style Grapples are ideal for sorting and clearing logs, brush, railties or other materials in railway maintenance applications.

Features

  • Integrated 360 rotation systems for work with pin grab coupler systems
  • Available for fitting Tiltrotator coupler systems
  • Integrated load holding valve technology
  • Hi strength cylinder designs
  • Gates hi-pressure hoses

Options

  • Electro-hyd diverter valve kits – standard on some select models with rotation systems
  • Guarding packages
  • Custom design solutions available

Specifications

Model ID Model Code Description Features Weight LBS
Construction / Demolition Grapples
101488 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-3T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 3 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 500
101513 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-5T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 5 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 750
101546 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-8T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 8 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips • 360 degree sealed rotator • 37.77in max open • twin cylinders with cylinder guards • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 1150
101581 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-12T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 12 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 2100
101661 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-16T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 16 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 2400
101711 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-20T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 3000
101731 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-25T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 25 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 3200
101750 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-30T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 30 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 3900
101769 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-36T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 36 Ton Standard Features: • 2 over 3 box weld tine construction with Hardox tips, • 360 degree rotator system with guarding, • twin cylinders with cylinder guards, • Electro-hydraulic valve kit (4th function) to power rotate with needle valves 4500
Logging Style Grapples
102208 DX-GL-LG-5inx62in-HX-12T Rotation Grapple – Logging – 5 inch closed x 62 inch max open – Hydraulic Excavator – 12 Ton Standard Features: • Bypass Log Grapple Design, • Single Cylinder, • Full 360 degrees rotation • electro hydraulic valve kit provided • min. closed x max. open 5inx62in 1850
102210 DX-GL-LG-7inx74in-HX-20T Rotation Grapple – Logging – 7 inch closed x 74 inch max open – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton Standard Features: • Bypass Log Grapple Design, • Single Cylinder, • Full 360 degrees rotation • electro hydraulic valve kit provided • min. closed x max. open 7inx74in 2400
Railway Tie Bundle Grapples
103092 DX-GL-RTB-360-HX-14T Rotation Grapple – Hydraulic Kit – Diverter Valve Kit – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton Standard Features: Electro Hyd Valve • (16 gauge) 2 wire cabling • switch • fuse and connector 50
103094 DX-GL-RTB-TRQ-HX-14T Rotation Grapple – Rail Tie Bundle – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 14 Ton Standard Features: 360 rotator system • Twin cylinders 4″ bore x 12″ stroke • 16.00″ grapple width x 73.00″ grapple max opening • includes electro-hydraulic diverter valve with control group 2400
Railway Axle Grapple
103095 DX-GL-AXL-360-HX-20T Rotation Grapple – Rail Tie Bundle – Tilt Rotator Coupler – Hydraulic Excavator – 14 Ton Standard Features: Twin cylinders 4″ bore x 12″ stroke • 16.00″ grapple width x 73.00″ grapple max opening • includes electro-hydraulic diverter valve with control group 1800
103096 DX-GL-AXL-TRQ-HX-20T Rotation Grapple – Railway Axle – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton Standard Features: 360 rotator system • Single Cylinder ram with load hold valve • replaceable pivot pads contoured to work with railway axles 1950
Tie Crane Grapple – Sliding Frame
103097 DX-GL-TCGS-360-HX-12T Rotation Grapple – Tie Crane Grapple Slide – 360 degrees rotation – Hydraulic Excavator – 12 Ton Standard Features: 360 rotator system • Sliding Frame design with single cylinder • Heavy duty T1 steel arm group with bushings • handles 1 or 2 railway ties 1250

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

Hydraulic Requirements

Dymax Railcar Couplers require a single two-way control circuit to operate the Hydraulic Latch.  Hydraulic slide models are provided with a electro-hydraulic valve kit to control the slide.

CIR1 = Primary Circuit – The primary function of the work tool attachment

CIR2 = Secondary Circuit – The secondary function of the work tool attachment

MC_ID MC_Code Hydraulic Requirements
Construction / Demolition Grapples
CIR1 (circuit 1) CIR2 (circuit 2) CIR3 (circuit 3)
101488 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-3T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 10-25 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101513 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-5T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 10-25 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101546 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-8T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101581 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-12T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101661 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-16T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101711 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-20T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101731 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-25T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101750 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-30T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
101769 DX-GL-HY-360-HX-36T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
Logging Style Grapples
102208 DX-GL-LG-5inx62in-HX-12T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
102210 DX-GL-LG-7inx74in-HX-20T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
Railway Tie Bundle Grapples
103092 DX-GL-RTB-360-HX-14T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
103094 DX-GL-RTB-TRQ-HX-14T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
Railway Axle Grapple
103095 DX-GL-AXL-360-HX-20T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit + needle valves. Requires installation.
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
103096 DX-GL-AXL-TRQ-HX-20T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000
Not provided with jumper hose lines.
Tie Crane Grapple – Sliding Frame
103097 DX-GL-TCGS-360-HX-12T CIR1-Grapple, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 10-15 / 3,000
CIR2 – Rotator, Type Two Way, Max GPM / PSI – 8 / 3,000
Not provided with jumper hose lines.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

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