A gamechanger for the tree removal industry
– Suitable for urban tree removal and felling of energy wood.
Easy-to-use and lightweight grapplesaw with tilt. The grapple saw is a combination of a high-powered chainsaw that can cut through wood within seconds, and a strong grapple that locks onto the tree allowing the operator to lower the limb to the ground in a controlled manner preventing property damage or injury to people below. Suitable for installation on various base machines.
MEDIA
Image gallery
SG280 RC-M on a forwarder
SG280 RC-T G2 on a telehandler
** Video by ArborEst OÜ, Heiki Hanso, Estonia
SG280 RC-T G2 on a telehandler
** Video by ArborEst OÜ, Heiki Hanso, Estonia
SG280 RC-T G2 on a knuckleboom crane
** Video by Limbwalkers Tree Service, USA
Brochure of all Mecanil products
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
- Knuckleboom cranes
- Telehandlers
- Forest trailers with cranes
- Tractors
- Forwarders
- Excavators (free hanging)
- 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)
- Option: A-model claws (claws with diagonal plates)
Models
| Model | Features |
|---|---|
| SG280 G2 | – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close). – Cable along the crane. – Separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick. – Without collecting unit. |
| SG280 RC-T G2 | – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close). – Radio-control with remote control you hold in your hand. – Without collecting unit. |
| SG280 RC-M G2 | – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close). – Radio-control with separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick. – Without collecting unit. |
| SG280 A G2 | – 2 hydr. lines (grapple open/close). – Cable along the crane. – Separate control buttons that can be installed in joystick. – Incl. collecting unit. |
| SG280 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 | SG280 G2 | SG280 RC G2 | SG280 A G2 | SG280 A RC G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Collecting unit | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Grapple size | 0,30 m2 | 0,30 m2 | 0,30 m2 | 0,30 m2 |
| Weight | 345 kg | 390 kg | 420 kg | 450 kg |
| Rec. working pressure | 180-230 bar | 180-230 bar | 180-230 bar | 180-230 bar |
| Rec. oil flow rate | 60 – 100 l/min. | 60 – 100 l/min. | 60 – 100 l/min. | 60 – 100 l/min. |
| Opening of grapple | 1490 mm | 1490 mm | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Attachment rotator | 173/6 | 173/6 | 173/6 | 173/6 |
| Control | Cable control, 12V or 24V |
Radio control | Cable control, 12V or 24V |
Radio control |
| Cutting diameter, saw (22″) | –> 550 mm | –> 550 mm | –> 550 mm | –> 550 mm |
| Option: Cutting diameter, saw (25″) | –> 630 mm | –> 630 mm | –> 630 mm | –> 630 mm |