SX1100

Excavator grapples

The SX1100 Excavator Grapple is a heavy-duty attachment designed for mid-to-large excavators, offering exceptional gripping strength and durability. Built for demanding applications such as forestry, demolition, and waste handling, it features a HARDOX® chassis, interlocking grapple fingers, and powerful hydraulic control. Whether lifting logs, handling debris, or clearing land, the SX1100 delivers superior performance and reliability.
  • Heavy-Duty HARDOX® Construction – Built with a robust HARDOX® chassis, arms, and components for superior strength and durability.
  • Precision Hydraulic Control – Features synchronised hydraulic grapple arms and interlocking fingers for a firm, secure grip on materials of all sizes.
  • Versatile Mounting & Compatibility – Equipped with a bolt-on hitch/coupler, mounting platform, and optional directional hook-on bracket for easy attachment.
  • Optional Bolt-On Saw Unit – Enhance functionality with a removable saw unit, providing additional cutting capability when needed.
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SX1100 in action

Watch the SX1100 Excavator Grapple in action as it tackles tough material-handling tasks with power and precision. Designed for mid-to-large excavators, this attachment ensures a secure grip, smooth hydraulic operation, and maximum efficiency. See how its advanced design and robust HARDOX® construction enhance productivity across forestry, demolition, and waste management industries.
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SX1100 Applications

  • Ideal for felling, handling, and processing trees in managed woodland and logging sites.
  • Efficiently remove trees, brush, and debris for construction, development, or agricultural use.
  • Safely manage fallen trees and damaged material after storms, floods, or wildfires.
  • Maintain clear lines around power routes, pipelines, and roadside access zones.

SX1100 Specification

Metric Imperial
ModelSX700SX850SX1100SX1250SX1400SX1650
Excavator Weight1.5t - 3t3.5t - 5.5t6t - 9t10t - 16t16t - 25t20t - 35t
Attachment Width480mm540mm670mm730mm800mm970mm
Attachment Height518mm600mm770mm890mm1020mm1230mm
Teeth Thickness12mm15mm20mm25mm30mm40mm
Grapple Opening700mm850mm1100mm1750mm1860mm2200mm
Grapple Closing55mm70mm70mm90mm110mm120mm
Attachment Weight108kg165kg295kg560kg716kg1500kg
RotationOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
360° Rotator Weight30 Rotator = 40kg / 50 Rotator = 55kg50 Rotator = 55kg / 70 Rotator = 50kg70 Rotator = 50kg / 80 Rotator = 120kg80 Rotator = 115kg / 120 Rotator = 135kg225kg170kg
Saw Unit AvailableNoNoNoYesYesYes
Pressure (bar)150 - 200150 - 200150 - 200200 - 250200 - 250200 - 250
Flow (litre)30 - 5040 - 6040 - 6060 - 8080 - 10080 - 100
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ModelSX700SX850SX1100SX1250SX1400SX1650
Excavator Weight3,306lbs - 6,613lbs7,716lbs - 12,125lbs13,227lbs - 19,841bs22,046lbs - 35,274lbs35,274lbs - 55,115lbs44,092lbs - 77,161lbs
Attachment Width18 ⅞ inch21 ¼ inch26 ⅜ inch28 ¾ inch31 ½ inch38 ¼ inch
Attachment Height20 ½ inch23 ⅝ inch30 ¼ inch35 inch40 ⅛ inch48 ⅜ inch
Teeth Thickness½ inch⅝ inch¾ inch1 inch1 ⅛ inch1 ⅝ inch
Grapple Opening27 ½ inch33 ½ inch43 ¼ inch68 ⅞ inch73 ¼ inch86 ⅝ inch
Grapple Closing2 ⅛ inch2 ¾ inch2 ¾ inch3 ½ inch4 ⅜ inch4 ¾ inch
Attachment Weight238lbs363lbs650lbs1235lbs1,578lbs3,306lbs
RotationOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
360° Rotator Weight30 Rotator = 88lbs / 50 Rotator = 121lbs50 Rotator = 121lbs / 70 Rotator = 110lbs70 Rotator = 110lbs / 80 Rotator = 265lbs80 Rotator = 254lbs / 120 Rotator = 298lbs496lbs375lbs
Saw Unit AvailableNoNoNoYesYesYes
Pressure (bar)150 - 200150 - 200150 - 200200 - 250200 - 250200 - 250
Flow (US gallon)7.92 - 13.2010.56 - 15.8510.56 - 15.8515.85 - 21.1321.13 - 26.4121.13 - 26.41
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*All technical details are approximate and subject to change as part of continuous product development

Optional Extras For SX Grapples

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Saw Unit

The SX Grapple Saw combines a powerful chainsaw with a hydraulic grapple, allowing operators to cut and handle timber in one motion. Ideal for machines from 12 to 18 tonnes, it’s perfect for efficient felling, sorting, and stacking on-site.

  • Grab and cut in a single pass
  • Handle fallen trees and debris
  • Sort, cut, and stack materials
  • Optional 360° rotation available
  • Cuts timber up to 500mm diameter
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Why Buy an SX Grapple?

  1. Interlocking grapple fingers allow for firm material grip.
  2. Synchronised hydraulic grapple arm control.
  3. Twin tie bar design (larger models only).
  4. Built Tough, Backed by Hardox® — MDE is Hardox® In My Body certified, ensuring unmatched strength, durability, and performance in every product.
  5. Excavator rated, triple sealed hydraulic cylinders — superior protection from contamination, reduced maintenance, and reliable power in the harshest conditions.
  6. Bolt On Replaceable Hitch — Easily swap hitches to match various machines.
  7. Proven durability — over a decade of production and real-world performance.
  8. Serviceable design — all key components are replaceable, including bushings, sleeves, pins, and blade, all with easy-access greasing.
  9. Quick and easy to set up — auxiliary pipes / hammer lines.
  10. Proven durability — MDE has over a decade of production and real-world experience.
  11. Manufactured in Northern Ireland, by MDE Machinery.

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