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Hydraulic grabs

Hydraulic grabs for material handling applications

Explore I.C.M scrap, orange-peel, clamshell and log grabs, with practical help matching the attachment, rotator and hydraulic requirements to the material and duty.

I.C.M scrap grab mounted on a lorry

Choose by application

Start with the material you need to handle

The right route depends on the material, required load or volume, operating geometry and the machine or crane carrying the grab.

I.C.M PLY orange-peel scrap grab with rotator
Scrap and loose material

Orange-peel and scrap grabs

Multi-tine PLY grabs for handling loose, irregular materials. The range includes different capacities and tine arrangements for differing duties.

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I.C.M CLA-MR open-side clamshell grab
Bulk material

Clamshell grabs

Two-shell CLA grabs for bulk-material duties, with closed- and open-side variants represented in the current range.

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I.C.M GRA-L log grab
Timber handling

Log grabs

GRA grabs for timber-handling applications. We will confirm the current model and finger arrangement against the intended load and duty.

Explore log grabs

Core availability

Common starting models at a glance

These are the I.C.M grab models we commonly stock. The figures below are catalogue orientation data; we confirm the model and current availability for every enquiry.

ModelConfigurationCapacity / areaMaximum loadGrab massMaximum pressure
Orange-peel and scrap grabs
PLY 100/44 tines100 L1,000 kg95 kg250 bar
PLY 130/44 tines130 L1,500 kg115 kg250 bar
PLY 130/55 tines130 L1,500 kg130 kg250 bar
Clamshell grabs
CLA-L 126Closed sides110 L220 kg168 kg250 bar
CLA-MR 126Open sides110 L220 kg155 kg250 bar
CLA-L 206Closed sides180 L360 kg192 kg250 bar
CLA-MR 206Open sides180 L360 kg179 kg250 bar
Log grabs
GRA-L 17Closed fingers0.17 m²1,500 kg73 kg250 bar
GRA-R 17Open fingers0.17 m²1,500 kg77 kg250 bar

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Commonly stocked does not guarantee immediate availability. Ask us to confirm the model, current stock position and delivery route for your application.

Selection support

A grab is specified as part of a system

Capacity alone does not determine suitability. We review the attachment alongside the material, supporting machine and hydraulic system.

01

Material and duty

Tell us what will be handled, its approximate density or form, the operating environment and expected duty cycle.

02

Load and geometry

Required load or volume, opening, grab mass and working geometry all affect which family and size should be considered.

03

Carrier and hydraulics

We check the crane or carrier, connection arrangement, available pressure and flow, and whether rotation is required.

Rotator options

Match the grab and rotator together

A hydraulic rotator may be specified with the grab where controlled positioning is required. The appropriate model depends on the attachment, permitted loads, flow and complete suspension arrangement.

  • Grab-to-rotator recommendation
  • Static and dynamic load requirements
  • Oil flow and connection requirements
  • Suspension or linking arrangement

What to send us

Enough information for a useful first conversation

You do not need to arrive with a finished specification. A short description of the job is usually the best place to start.

  • Material and approximate piece size or density
  • Required load, volume or throughput
  • Crane, excavator or carrier details
  • Available hydraulic pressure and flow, if known
  • Photos, drawings or an existing grab reference

Beyond the core range

Access the wider I.C.M grab catalogue

Larger sizes and additional attachment families can be supplied to order when the common starting range does not suit the application.

I.C.M DG 231 demolition grab

Sorting and demolition grabs

SG sorting and DG demolition ranges cover a broad span of catalogue carrier classes. We will identify the appropriate route from the machine and duty.

I.C.M FMS 600 chainsaw grab

Larger and alternative grab configurations

The wider catalogue includes larger clamshell, log, rigid-log, orange-peel and waste-handling configurations, subject to current model verification and availability.

The wider log-grab series is being reconciled against current supplier information. We will confirm the live model designation rather than substitute a legacy reference.

Talk to us

Let’s specify the grab around the job

Tell us what you need to handle and what it is going onto. We can then recommend the grab family, size and relevant rotator route.