5-ton Wheel Loader With Log Grapple For Wood Handling / Timber Loading

This 5-ton wheel loader is specifically configured for forestry material handling, featuring a hydraulic log grapple in place of a standard bucket. The grapple opens to a clamping diameter of 1,000 mm, allowing operators to securely grip individual sawlogs, pulpwood, or small bunches of timber. This configuration is ideal for unloading trucks, sorting logs by species or grade, building storage decks, and feeding debarking or chipping lines.

Powering the machine is a 162 kW diesel engine, providing the high torque and hydraulic flow required for continuous grapple and lift cycles. The rated operating load is 5,000 kg, ensuring the machine can handle heavy hardwoods or wet softwoods without stability concerns. Operating weight is 17,700 kg, contributing to a stable platform when lifting and swinging loads at full extension. Overall machine dimensions are 8,565 mm in length, 2,850 mm in width, and 3,515 mm in height.

The loader chassis offers advantages over dedicated forestry cranes, including higher travel speeds between work areas, lower tire ground pressure for soft log yards, and easier service access. The grapple is hydraulically rotated, allowing precise log alignment without repositioning the machine. For wood yards, sawmills, and biomass plants, this 5-ton loader with log grapple combines the mobility of a wheel loader with the material handling capability of a forestry crane.