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Grapples

KRAKEN Machines’ grapples are a new entrant to a crowded attachments market. Our engineering team designed these grapples with the end user in mind, putting specific care in their development to ensure heavy-duty durability and optimal productivity in several industries that they serve. KRAKEN Machines’ expertly designed grapples efficiently get the job done with both ease and unapologetic ruggedness.

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Grapples

KRB42

The KRAKEN Machines KRB42 Grapple is optimized for the 700- and 900-Series Multi-Purpose Loaders. It features an encompassing width with a maximum opening dimension of 42 inches and a minimum closing dimension of 3.5 inches. It features continuous rotation and a lightweight design to maximize lifting capacity.

Quick Specs:

  • Maximum opening dimension of 42” (107 cm)
  • Minimum closing dimension of 3.5” (8.9 cm)
  • Weight of 860 lbs (390 kg) (less attachment kit)

KRB52

The KRAKEN Machines KRB52 Grapple delivers extended gripping power and rotational control for the most demanding pole handling, timber moving, and bulk material loading applications. With a maximum opening dimension of 52” and a minimum closing dimension of 4.5”, the KRB52 offers a wider grasp for oversized loads for precise clamping performance.

Quick Specs:

  • Maximum opening dimension of 52” (132 cm)
  • Minimum closing dimension of 4.5” (11.4 cm)
  • Weight of 960 lbs (435 kg) (less attachment kit)

KRB42HD

The KRAKEN Machines KRB42HD Grapple is the workhorse of the industry with its heavy-duty continuous rotation and rugged performance. Built to thrive in extreme-duty conditions, it features a maximum opening of 42” and a minimum closing dimension of 4.3”. This high-quality grapple balances weight and strength for the toughest jobs.

Quick Specs:

  • Maximum opening dimension of 42” (107 cm)
  • Minimum closing dimension of 4.3” (10.9 cm)
  • Weight of 1410 lbs (640 kg) (less attachment kit)

KRB48HD

The KRAKEN Machines KRB48HD Grapple is ideal for sorting, stacking, and loading utility poles and logs and other bulky materials. It features heavy-duty continuous rotation for exceptional durability, extending their relevance to beyond the mill-yard and into the woods for pull-through delimbing applications. Designed for supporting various industries, it features a maximum opening of 48” and a minimum closing dimension of 4.0”.

Quick Specs:

  • Maximum opening dimension of 48” (122 cm)
  • Minimum closing dimension of 4.0” (10.2 cm)
  • Weight of 1490 lbs (676 kg) (less attachment kit)

KRB52HD

The KRAKEN Machines KRB52HD Grapple is what you want when you need a combination of extreme durability and expanded capacity. The largest and most rugged model in our collection, this grapple features a maximum opening dimension of 52 inches and a minimum closing dimension of 4.5 inches. It’s engineered for serious applications like utility pole handing, log yard operations, and pull-through delimbing in tough environments.

Quick Specs:

  • Maximum opening dimension of 52” (132 cm)
  • Minimum closing dimension of 4.5” (11.4 cm)
  • Weight of 1600 lbs (726 kg) (less attachment kit)

Applications

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Scrap & Metal Industry
Designed for the tougher jobs, operators can handle structural debris, timbers, and bulk materials efficiently with grapples that offer strength and flexibility to adapt to changing jobsite conditions.
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Public Works & Municipal
For roadside debris cleanup or urban utility work, KRAKEN Machines grapples are engineered by professionals to deliver a compact footprint and high performance, even in space-restricted zones.
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Forestry & Timber Processing
From log hauling to pull-through delimbing, our heavy-duty grapples withstand rugged field conditions while giving operators total control during every cycle.
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Utility & Powerline Services
Securely lift, sort, and stack large utility poles with rotational control and gripping precision. Promoting unbeatable versatility, these grapples are ideal for pole replacement, roadside handling, and staging in tight areas.

Advantages

01

Lightweight Design or
Heavy-Duty Construction

Choose between our reduced attachment weight series for truck-mounted applications or our heavy-duty series designed with reinforced frames, cylinders, and rotation heads.

02

Continuous 360°
Rotation

These grapples feature full-range control for safer, faster material positioning and less need to reposition the carrier.

03

Precision
Gripping Range

Wide opening and tight closing dimensions allow grapples to handle everything from large poles to small branches or debris.

04

Flexible
Compatibility

Optimized for KRAKEN Machines 700-Series and 900-Series loaders, our grapples also have optional attachment kits available for integration with other brands. 

Why Choose Us?

At KRAKEN Machines, we engineer application-specific solutions for industries that require more than just lifting power. Our grapples are designed in partnership with field professionals, built from high-quality materials, and tested to ensure they hold up under real-world conditions. These attachments are the smart investment for fleets that need reliable, flexible, and powerful gripping tools.

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Let’s talk about productivity. Contact us today to speak with a KRAKEN Machines equipment specialist and put the power of any of our heavy-duty, rugged material handling loaders to work for your business. Upgrade your fleet to experience superior performance and productivity.

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