A grappler assembly having an assembly framework and a grappler device that is supported by the assembly framework. The grappler device has at least one pair of grappler arms that engages with a desired section of a tree to be removed. The grappler assembly incorporating its own independent power module for supplying hydraulic power to the grappler device and controlling operation of the at least one pair of grappler arms, and the power module is mounted solely to the assembly framework.

The invention relates to a timber handling vehicle (1) and a timber grip, wherein said timber handling vehicle includes a load compartment (2), a crane (3) a timber grip (4), a hydraulic cylinder (4c), a hydraulic system (11, 12), a pump (15), a tank (16), a control valve (18) with which a fluid flow set under a pump feed pressure (P) is directed to a plus side (15:1) via a first pipe (15A) respectively a minus side (15:2) via a second pipe (15B). For efficient timber handling, the hydraulic system (11, 12) includes a third pipe (15C), which results in a regenerative fluid flow from the minus side (15:2) to the plus side (15:1) of the hydraulic cylinder (4c), a valve means (21) in the second pipe (15B), which valve means (21) is configured to; drive in a first operating condition, where the valve means (21) is closed and fluid flow from the minus side (15:2) to the plus side (15:1) of the hydraulic cylinder is directed via said third pipe (15C), receive a pressure indication that indicates a pump feed pressure (P) on the plus side (15:1) of the hydraulic cylinder (4c), determine whether the pump feed pressure (P) exceeds a first operating condition threshold value (Z1) and, if so, drive in a second operating condition, where the valve means (21) is open, and fluid flow from the minus side (15:2) of the hydraulic cylinder (4c) is directed to the tank (16).

The invention relates to a timber handling vehicle (1) and a timber grip, wherein said timber handling vehicle includes a load compartment (2), a crane (3) a timber grip (4), a hydraulic cylinder (4c), a hydraulic system (11, 12), a pump (15), a tank (16), a control valve (18) with which a fluid flow set under a pump feed pressure (P) is directed to a plus side (15:1) via a first pipe (15A) respectively a minus side (15:2) via a second pipe (15B). For efficient timber handling, the hydraulic system (11, 12) includes a third pipe (15C), which results in a regenerative fluid flow from the minus side (15:2) to the plus side (15:1) of the hydraulic cylinder (4c), a valve means (21) in the second pipe (15B), which valve means (21) is configured to; drive in a first operating condition, where the valve means (21) is closed and fluid flow from the minus side (15:2) to the plus side (15:1) of the hydraulic cylinder is directed via said third pipe (15C), receive a pressure indication that indicates a pump feed pressure (P) on the plus side (15:1) of the hydraulic cylinder (4c), determine whether the pump feed pressure (P) exceeds a first operating condition threshold value (Z1) and, if so, drive in a second operating condition, where the valve means (21) is open, and fluid flow from the minus side (15:2) of the hydraulic cylinder (4c) is directed to the tank (16).

A hydraulic control circuit operable to selectively hydraulically link first and second hydraulic actuators and to bypass that hydraulic link.

A dredging bucket having a head subassembly including an inner rotatable head and an outer head angularly supported by the inner head between level and tilted orientations. First and second opposing bucket halves supported by the outer head and pivotally actuating between closed and opened positions. A pair of T-links incorporated into spaced apart and coaxial pivot locations defined between the bucket halves, each of the T-links having a central stopping bar which, upon the bucket halves rotating to a maximum degree associated with the opened position, contacting end locations defined in upper edge profiles of the bucket halves in order to prevent further opening rotation.

A multiple-layout grapple (I, 100), for lifting and handling loads, including: a support frame (2); a suspension hook (3) of the grapple according to a suspension line (L); and at least three hinge seats (5) connected to said support frame (2), each seat (5) carrying a corresponding gripping arm (10), hinged so as to be adapted to rotate about a closing axis (0) orthogonal to the direction of the suspension line (L) between an open position and a closed position; wherein at least one of said hinge seats (5) is a hinge seat rotatably connected to said support frame (2) through a respective pin (7), so as to be adapted to rotate about a configuration axis (C) orthogonal to said closing axis (0) and to make said grapple to assume a predefined operating configuration.

A multiple-layout grapple (I, 100), for lifting and handling loads, including: a support frame (2); a suspension hook (3) of the grapple according to a suspension line (L); and at least three hinge seats (5) connected to said support frame (2), each seat (5) carrying a corresponding gripping arm (10), hinged so as to be adapted to rotate about a closing axis (0) orthogonal to the direction of the suspension line (L) between an open position and a closed position; wherein at least one of said hinge seats (5) is a hinge seat rotatably connected to said support frame (2) through a respective pin (7), so as to be adapted to rotate about a configuration axis (C) orthogonal to said closing axis (0) and to make said grapple to assume a predefined operating configuration.

The invention concerns an arrangement for the guidance of flexible lines that run from a crane arm (3) through its end section (2) to a tool (4), that is suspended at the crane arm through a link arrangement (5) and a frame that is a component of a rotator (6) for rotation around a vertical first axis (A) and in a cardan manner around second (B) and third (C) horizontal axes, For the discrete and protected passage of hoses, it comprises a first holder (35) in an opening (3A) of the end section (2), a second holder (38) in a central region of the rotator (6), a first hose package (1A-1D) that extends between the said first (35) and second holders (38), a penetration (26) in a central region of the rotator (6) and permitting hydraulic fluid to pass through the rotator (6) and onwards to a lower part (18) of the same at least one of the said second (B) and third (C) horizontal axes comprises an “open joint”.

The invention concerns an arrangement for the guidance of flexible lines that run from a crane arm (3) through its end section (2) to a tool (4), that is suspended at the crane arm through a link arrangement (5) and a frame that is a component of a rotator (6) for rotation around a vertical first axis (A) and in a cardan manner around second (B) and third (C) horizontal axes, For the discrete and protected passage of hoses, it comprises a first holder (35) in an opening (3A) of the end section (2), a second holder (38) in a central region of the rotator (6), a first hose package (1A-1D) that extends between the said first (35) and second holders (38), a penetration (26) in a central region of the rotator (6) and permitting hydraulic fluid to pass through the rotator (6) and onwards to a lower part (18) of the same at least one of the said second (B) and third (C) horizontal axes comprises an “open joint”.

A grapple-heel rack having a frame, a grapple, and first and second angle-enabler catches. A grapple attachment (which may be or may include a universal joint) may be used to support the grapple from a nose of the frame. A mechanical grapple return system may be used to return the grapple from anon-neutral position to a neutral position. At least one method for using the grapple-heel rack.