CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS

Caterpillar has announced a range of new attachments for mini-excavators. The rst hydraulic attachment expansion for the Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) product family, the new Cat G206 and G208 Multi-Purpose Grapples expands the grapple technology in combination with the TRS6 and TRS8 models for 5to 10-ton mini hydraulic excavators. These models are said to allow maximum manoeuvrability with TRS attachments, and an integrated bracket provides minimal offset to optimise performance of grapple functionality.

With the G206 sized for 5-ton to 6-ton excavators and the G208 for 7- to 10-ton models, these multi-purpose grapples deliver 14.5kN and 18.4kN maximum closing force respectively. An integrated cylinder load holding valve maintains grapple closing pressure with no leakage, while the hard-mounted piston accumulator maintains grapple arm closing forces with shifting loads. Careful routing of the integrated jumper lines and hoses safeguards against damage and dirt in ltration for long-term reliability.

The grapple design is optimally matched to the tilt-rotate system, and the rotation of the TRS allows for quick and easy material engagement, says Caterpillar. To avoid any bending torques in radial direction, these grapples feature a welded box structure. With grapple arms and arm edges built with AR450 steel, the arm offers high abrasion resistance for longer wear in extreme conditions.