Morton Equipment MDE SX1650 Excavator Grapple

MDE SX1650 Excavator Grapples

 

The SX1650 Excavator Grapple is the ultimate heavy-duty attachment for large excavators, delivering unmatched gripping power and durability. Designed for extreme material handling applications such as forestry, demolition, and waste management, it features a HARDOX® chassis, synchronised hydraulic grapple arms, and interlocking fingers for a secure and controlled grip. Whether clearing land, lifting oversized materials, or sorting debris, the SX1650 is built for maximum efficiency and reliability in the toughest environments.

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• 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.

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SX1650 Applications
• Ideal for 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.

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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.

 

FEATURES

• Hardox® Teeth

• Bolt On Hitch

• Hardox® Chassis

 

APPLICATION AREAS

• Forestry Operations

• Land Clearing

• Disaster Clean-up

• Utility Maintenance

 

SPECIFICATIONS

• Excavators                            20t - 35t              

• Width                                    1285 mm / 50 ⁵⁄₈ inch

• Height                                   1105 mm / 43 ¹⁄₂ inch  

• Teeth Thickness                  40 mm / 1 ⅝ inch     

• Grapple Opening                2200 mm / 86 ⅝ inch  

• Grapple Closing                  120 mm / 4 ¾ inch

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