Aardwolf Rock Lifter Grapple ARL-800 – 14 in. to 31 in. Grip for Boulders and Stone
Aardwolf Rock Lifter Grapple ARL-800 – 14 in. to 31 in. Grip for Boulders and Stone
The Aardwolf Rock Lifter Grapple ARL-800 lifts and places boulders and irregular rock from 14 in. to 31 in. (350–800 mm) across, with a manufacturer-stated working load limit of 1,653 lb (750 kg). 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
- Working load limit 1,653 lb (750 kg), manufacturer-stated
- Grip range 14 in. to 31 in. (350–800 mm)
- 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-800 rock lifter grapple.
Who Is This For
Landscapers, stonemasons, and civil contractors placing 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: What size rock does it handle?
A: Anything the tongs can span: 14 in. to 31 in. (350–800 mm) across, up to the 1,653 lb (750 kg) working load limit.
Q: Need a wider opening?
A: The ARL-1200 in the same family opens 23.6 in. to 47.2 in. (600–1,200 mm) for larger boulders.