Log Grapple LG for wheel loaders
The Green Attachments LG log grapple is a durable and efficient solution for handling logs, timber and long materials with a wheel loader. It is particularly suitable for sawmills, timber terminals and other facilities where timber is regularly moved, loaded and handled. Depending on the application and material, the grapple can also be used to handle long items such as pipes and steel bars.
Efficient Log Grapple for Professional Use
The LG series log grapples are designed for smooth and efficient timber handling. The grapple jaws are shaped to facilitate gripping and loading logs, supporting productive material handling in demanding working environments.
The construction incorporates wear-resistant Hardox 400 and Hardox 500 steel, making the grapple suitable for demanding professional applications. Replaceable wear plates protect the lower edge of the frame, making it easier to replace worn components and helping extend the service life of the attachment.
An optional additional flap is available to adapt the grapple to specific working requirements.
Versatile Timber Handling with a Wheel Loader
The LG log grapple is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Log handling and loading at sawmills and timber terminals.
- Timber transport and relocation in storage yards and processing areas.
- Handling long materials, such as pipes and steel bars, where the application and load are suitable.
- Industrial material handling where a wheel loader-mounted grapple is needed to move long materials.
LG Series Log Grapple – Technical Specifications
The LG series is available in five sizes for different wheel loader classes.
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Model
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Grapple area
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Weight
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Wheel loader class
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LG13
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1.3 m²
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1,300 kg
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10–13 tonnes
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LG19
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1.9 m²
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1,700 kg
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13–16 tonnes
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LG24
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2.4 m²
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2,050 kg
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16–19 tonnes
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LG28
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2.8 m²
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2,400 kg
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19–24 tonnes
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LG35
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3.5 m²
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2,700 kg
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24–30 tonnes
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Choose the Right Log Grapple for Your Wheel Loader
When selecting a log grapple, consider the wheel loader's operating weight class, the dimensions and weight of the materials being handled, and the requirements of the job. With five sizes available, the LG series offers options for a variety of timber handling applications.
Contact Green Attachments Oy for more information about the LG log grapple, help selecting the right model, or details of available accessories.
LG Log Grapple for Wheel Loaders – Efficient Timber Handling
The Green Attachments LG log grapple is designed for efficient handling of logs, timber and other long materials with a wheel loader. It is suitable for professional use at sawmills, timber terminals, wood processing plants and other industrial facilities where materials are regularly moved, stored and loaded.
A log grapple helps streamline timber handling and improve material flow around the worksite. The LG series is available in five sizes to suit different wheel loader classes. Its durable construction and wear-resistant materials are designed to meet the demands of professional use.
A Durable Log Grapple for Demanding Professional Applications
Timber handling puts repeated stress on an attachment. The weight of the logs, continuous movement of materials and regular loading and unloading operations place demands on both the frame and the grapple jaws.
The LG log grapple incorporates wear-resistant Hardox 400 and Hardox 500 steel. These materials are suitable for demanding working conditions where strength and wear resistance are important. Replaceable wear plates protect the lower edge of the frame, allowing worn components to be replaced without replacing the entire structure.
The grapple is also designed with practical material handling requirements in mind. Its jaws help grip logs and keep the load under control during movement when the attachment is correctly sized for the application and operated according to the manufacturer's instructions.
An optional additional flap is available, allowing the grapple configuration to be adapted to specific working requirements.
What Is a Wheel Loader Log Grapple Used For?
The LG log grapple is suitable for a variety of timber handling and long-material handling applications. The following examples illustrate how it can be used in different working environments.
1. Moving and Stacking Logs at Sawmills
At sawmills, logs are moved from receiving areas to storage yards and onward to processing. A wheel loader equipped with a log grapple can collect logs, transport them between work areas and arrange them in storage areas.
A correctly sized grapple makes it easier to handle different log sizes and supports an efficient material flow throughout daily operations.
2. Loading Timber for Transport
At timber terminals and industrial loading areas, logs must be moved from storage areas onto transport vehicles and other means of transport. A log grapple provides a purpose-designed attachment for this type of wheel loader operation.
When selecting a suitable model, it is important to consider the quantity, dimensions and weight of the logs, as well as the lifting capacity of the wheel loader.
3. Handling Wood Raw Material in Processing Plants
Wood processing facilities move raw materials between different stages of production. A log grapple can be used to transport timber from storage areas to production feed areas and to organise materials around the site where wheel loaders are used for handling.
Efficient material movement helps support the daily operation of timber processing facilities.
4. Moving Pipes, Steel Bars and Other Long Materials
The LG log grapple is not limited to timber. Under suitable operating conditions, and when the material dimensions and load are appropriate, it can also be used to handle long items such as pipes and steel bars.
For these applications, the suitability of the material and the load's stability must be assessed before work begins. The attachment and wheel loader must be appropriate for the intended task.
Find the Right LG Log Grapple for Your Wheel Loader
The wheel loader's operating weight class is an important starting point when selecting a log grapple. The dimensions and weight of the material, working conditions and required handling capacity must also be considered.
The LG series includes five models:
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Model
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Grapple area
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Weight
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Recommended wheel loader class
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LG13
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1.3 m²
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1,300 kg
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10–13 tonnes
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LG19
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1.9 m²
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1,700 kg
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13–16 tonnes
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LG24
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2.4 m²
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2,050 kg
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16–19 tonnes
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LG28
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2.8 m²
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2,400 kg
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19–24 tonnes
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LG35
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3.5 m²
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2,700 kg
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24–30 tonnes
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Example: Selecting a Log Grapple by Wheel Loader Size
If you operate a 15-tonne wheel loader, the LG19 falls within the stated weight class. For a 22-tonne wheel loader, the LG28 is a model worth considering based on its stated class.
These examples are a starting point rather than a final compatibility recommendation. Before selecting a grapple, confirm the wheel loader's lifting capacity, the attachment weight, the mounting interface and the manufacturer's recommendations.
What Should You Consider When Choosing a Log Grapple?
Selecting the right log grapple helps improve workflow and makes better use of the wheel loader's capabilities. Consider the following factors before purchasing:
- Wheel loader weight class and lifting capacity: The weight of the attachment affects the available lifting capacity.
- Material dimensions: Log length, diameter and weight influence the required grapple size.
- Type of work: Occasional log handling and continuous industrial timber handling may require different solutions.
- Mounting compatibility: The mounting system and dimensions must match the wheel loader.
- Wear parts and accessories: Replaceable wear plates and the optional additional flap may be useful depending on the application.
Green Attachments LG – A Log Grapple for Professional Timber Handling
When timber is moved and loaded every day, choosing the right attachment helps streamline operations and improve material flow. The Green Attachments LG log grapple series offers five size options for wheel loaders in the stated 10–30-tonne classes.
Its durable Hardox steel construction, replaceable wear plates and optional additional flap make the LG series a practical option for professional timber handling at sawmills, timber terminals and industrial processing facilities.
Looking for the right log grapple for your wheel loader? Explore the Green Attachments LG series and contact Green Attachments Oy for assistance in selecting a suitable model and confirming mounting compatibility for your application.
LG log grapples are designed for handling of long logs by wheel loaders in saw mills and mechanical wood industry. Log grapples are manufactured as well standard models as hydraulic partial fill flap models. Typical applications are: handling of long material: logs, bars, pipelines etc.
Made of Hardox 400 and Hardox 500
Log Grapple applications
LG log grapple can be used:
- saw mills
- recycling plants
- frms etc.
Log Grapple features
- LG wheel loader log grapple's material is wear resistant Hardox 400 and Hardox 500
- loag grapple has optimized jaw kinematics, easy to load
- Additional fill flap as option
Log Grapple technical specifications
| LG |
Area |
Weight |
Wheel loader |
| |
m2 |
(kg) |
(t) |
| LG13 |
1,3 |
1300 |
10 - 13 |
| LG19 |
1,9 |
1700 |
13-16 |
| LG24 |
2,4 |
2050 |
16-19 |
| LG28 |
2,8 |
2400 |
19-24 |
| LG35 |
3,5 |
2700 |
24-30 |
