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Increasing excavator versatility
KINSHOFER’s patented HPXdrive powers the D04HPX, D06HPX, and D09HPX, and provides a greater power-to-weight compared to competitive attachments.
KINSHOFER, an excavator
and loader crane attachments
manufacturer, offers its D-Series
grapples with a new light, compact,
and flexible shell, ideal for sorting
and demolition and is available for
2-ton to 80-ton excavators.
Conventional heavy-duty
hydraulic cylinders with hydraulic
damping protection power the
D-Series, while KINSHOFER’s
patented HPXdrive powers the
D04HPX, D06HPX, D09HPX, and
D35HPX. The cylinderless HPXdrive
system provides constant closing
force compared to competitive
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grapples and reduces overall cost of
ownership by about 50% compared
to conventional models.
The D-Series’s streamlined design
offers a compact footprint, ideal for
working in tight areas such as urban
demolition sites. Meanwhile, the
grapple’s robust Delta-box frame
provides durability and reliability for
demanding applications such as
quarries and large-scale demolition,
and, regardless of conditions, the
grapple’s dust-proof axle bearing
points keep out dust and debris.
To prevent overloading, the
D-Series is equipped with pressure-
relief valves as well as a perforated
shell design that filters fine dust and
gravel while keeping larger pieces in
the shells. If an operator overworks
the grapple, the innovative shells
flex to avoid structural damage. The
grapples also feature a non-return
valve to keep the load secured even
if a pressure drop occurs, ensuring
safe operation.
For handling small-grained
bulk material, such as sand and
gravel, KINSHOFER offers side
plates. Customers can also equip
the grapples with a compression
rail adapter, which allows the
attachment to handle and position
delicate materials, such as
curbstones, without damaging them.
The D-Series includes a fully
enclosed, heavy-duty slewing ring
with 360-degree endless rotation for
precise positioning.
The grapples feature
exchangeable cutting edges,
manufactured with 500 HB steel for
exceptional longevity. The cutting
edge is also reversible to further
extend its service life.
KINSHOFER backs the
attachments with an industry-
leading two-year warranty.
NOVEMBER 2018
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