Cat upgrades grapple attachments to move more material with less weight
New 4-tine orange peel grapples for 20- to 40-ton material handlers feature faster cycle times and increased capacities
Caterpillar's new GSV orange peel grapple offering is compatible for a broad range of Cat hydraulic excavators and material handlers. With two 4-tine sizes available, the new GSV vertical cylinder models match 20- to 40-ton material handlers and 14- to 31-ton excavators.
Enhancements on Cat's grapple attachments
Offering more options to fit contractor and recycler needs, the new Cat GSV420 and GSV425 feature faster cycle times and increased capabilities compared to previous designs, allowing recyclers to move more material in a day. Lighter weight and more efficient, the new Cat GSV models increase overall grapple productivity, while reducing maintenance costs.
"Based on extensive customer feedback, we targeted performance characteristics, efficiency and versatility for these new GSV models. These semi-open tine options meet a wide range of customer needs. These models offer increased hydraulic flow capacity and cast parts replace welds to improve durability and reduce weight, so operators can move more tons per hour more efficiently," shared Chad Bixby, senior sales manager, Caterpillar.
Improved design for material handling
A refined tine curvature improves overall grapple fill factor up to 140 to 200 percent, while a new rotation system is matched with up to 160 percent higher flow capacity, compared to the previous model. Lighter, force-distributing cast pieces help to prolong grapple life. Featuring abrasion-resistant upper and lower grapple housing stops, the new design prevents cylinders from overextending and helps avoid unnecessary hinge-point wear. Easy-to-replace cast tine tips plus high-grade steel construction for inner tines and tips help to prolong service life.
Optimized to manage large and shredded scrap materials, these new semi-open tine models work best for applications involving larger steel scrap, pipes and beams. Compared to the previous design, customers enjoy considerably more usage time before the first service interval to help decrease maintenance time. Ground-level grease points increase maintenance efficiency and help to improve safety. Easier to access hydraulics simplifies system maintenance and rerouting of integral hydraulics decreases tension on hoses and eliminates interference with materials.
Cat asset tracking is available within VisionLink, alongside Product Link subscribed equipment for the new GSV grapples. These new grapple models are currently available to customers in North America.
