Mecanil SG160 G2

Lightweight and compact grapple saw with tilt

– Suitable for urban tree removal and felling of energy wood.
 

This compact and lightweight grapple saw, with a weight from only 200 kg, works the same way as the popular bigger grapple saws SG220 and SG280. Suitable for installation on various base machines.

 


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  SG160 RC-T G2 on a knuckleboom crane
       ** Video by Climb High Tree Service LLC, USA

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FEATURES

  • Fast and easy to use – increases productivity
  • Stable both in felling and loading position
  • Full control over all functions – e.g. make the saw movement many times without opening the grapple.
  • Works perfectly as a traditional loading grapple
  • Easy to install
  • No additional hydraulic lines are needed – only grapple open and grapple close
  • Completely stepless control – for example, stop the tilt half way if necessary
  • Control everything safely from the ground via remote control

 

Control system alternatives

  • Standard: 2 hydraulic lines (grapple open/close) + Radio-control (incl. 2 batteries and a battery charger)
  • Option: 2 hydraulic lines (grapple open/close) + Cable control

 

Suitable base machines

  • Smaller knuckleboom cranes
  • Forest trailers with cranes
  • Tractors
  • Small forwarders
  • If you are considering installing this grapple saw on another base machine, please consult the Mecanil dealer.

 

Grapple claw alternatives

  • Standard: Energy grapple claws (open ended)
  • Option: Traditional log grapple claws (closed ends)

 

Models

Model Features
SG160 G2 – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close).
– Cable along the crane.
– Separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick.
– Without collecting unit.
SG160 RC-T G2 – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close).
– Radio-control with remote control you hold in your hand.
– Without collecting unit.
SG160 RC-M G2 – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close).
– Radio-control with separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick.
– Without collecting unit.
SG160 A G2 – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close).
– Cable along the crane.
– Separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick.
– Incl. collecting unit.
SG160 A RC G2 – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close).
– Radio-control with separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick.
– Incl. collecting unit.

 

Technical information

Model SG160 G2 SG160 RC G2 SG160 A G2 SG160 A RC G2
Tilt function Yes Yes Yes Yes
Collecting unit No No Yes Yes
Grapple size 0,16 m2 0,16 m2 0,16 m2 0,16 m2
Weight 200 kg 220 kg 245 kg 270 kg
Rec. working pressure 180-230 bar 180-230 bar 180-230 bar 180-230 bar
Rec. oil flow rate 40 – 80 l/min. 40 – 80 l/min. 40 – 80 l/min. 40 – 80 l/min.
Opening of grapple 925 mm 925 mm 925 mm 925 mm
Attachment rotator 69/30 69/30 69/30 69/30
Control Cable control,
12V or 24V
Radio control Cable control,
12V or 24V
Radio control
Cutting diameter, saw (16″) –> 350 mm –> 350 mm –> 350 mm –> 350 mm