Grapples for excavators

kesla ex

KESLA 30EX and 40EX grapples, designed for heavy excavation.

Due to optimized jaw geometry, slewing force, and precise proportional control, EX-series grapples are efficient instruments for handling all sorts of material, such as whole trunks or cut timber. The rotator's sturdy bearings, durable frame structure, and jaws ensure a long lifetime.

  • Fully proportional control, which makes the operation smooth and quick.
  • Precise control of movements enables explicit work.
  • Due to geometry design, grabbing single logs in a pile is made easy.
  • The small gap between the jaws ensures excellent grip when handling logs.
  • Good grip on the whole tree stems.
  • Strong frame and jaws made of high-grade steel.
  • Sturdy axles and bearings of the mobile parts ensure a long lifetime.
  • Slewing ring equipped with a sturdy, high-quality roller bearing.
  • High-quality hydraulic components.

TECHNICAL DATA

MODEL KESLA 30EX KESLA 40EX
WEIGHT (kg) 530 830
MAX. LOAD (kg) 2500 3500
JAW FORCE (kN) 13 16
OPENING TIME 50 L/MIN (s) 1,3 1,5
CLOSING TIME 50 L/MIN (s) 1,9 2,2
AREA (m2) 0,3 0,4
SLEWING ANGLE (o) 360 360
SLEWING SPEED 50 L/MIN (rpm) 22 14
SLEWING TORQUE (kNm) 4,3 10
RECOMMENDED OIL FLOW (l/min) 40-60 50-75
OPERATING PRESSURE (MPa) 19 19
SIZE OF THE EXCAVATOR (t) 7-8 10-15

 KESLA EX