Aardwolf Rock Lifter Grapple ARL-1200 – Opens 23.6 in. to 47.2 in. for Large Boulders

The Aardwolf Rock Lifter Grapple ARL-1200 is the wide-opening model in the Rock Lifter family, spanning boulders from 23.6 in. to 47.2 in. (600–1,200 mm) across. Aardwolf publishes a working load limit of 1,653 lb (750 kg) for the Rock Lifter Grapple family. The self-adjusting tongs close automatically as the load is lifted — no hydraulics, no power supply.

Not the right tool for: rounded or fragile decorative pieces that cannot take point contact — the serrated tongs grip by biting into the surface.

Key Features

• Grip range 23.6 in. to 47.2 in. (600–1,200 mm)
• Working load limit 1,653 lb (750 kg), published for the Rock Lifter family
• Fully automatic grab-and-release cycle — no hydraulics required
• High-tensile steel construction
• Self-adjusting grip force increases with load weight

What's Included

One ARL-1200 rock lifter grapple.

Who Is This For

Landscapers, stonemasons, and civil contractors placing large boulders and rip-rap from excavators, cranes, and telehandlers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it need hydraulic or electric power?
A: No. The tong mechanism is fully mechanical and automatic — lower it onto the rock, lift, and it grips.

Q: How does it differ from the ARL-800?
A: Opening range. The ARL-800 spans 14 in. to 31 in.; the ARL-1200 spans 23.6 in. to 47.2 in. for larger boulders.

Q: What is the working load limit?
A: Aardwolf publishes 1,653 lb (750 kg) for the Rock Lifter Grapple family; confirm the rating plate on your unit before lifting.