{"product_id":"aardwolf-rock-lifter-grapple-arl-800","title":"Aardwolf Rock Lifter Grapple ARL-800 – 14 in. to 31 in. Grip for Boulders and Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot the right tool for:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounded or fragile decorative pieces that cannot take point contact — the serrated tongs grip by biting into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking load limit 1,653 lb (750 kg), manufacturer-stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip range 14 in. to 31 in. (350–800 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully automatic grab-and-release cycle — no hydraulics required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-tensile steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-adjusting grip force increases with load weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne ARL-800 rock lifter grapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLandscapers, stonemasons, and civil contractors placing boulders and rip-rap from excavators, cranes, and telehandlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need hydraulic or electric power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The tong mechanism is fully mechanical and automatic — lower it onto the rock, lift, and it grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What size rock does it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Need a wider opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The ARL-1200 in the same family opens 23.6 in. to 47.2 in. (600–1,200 mm) for larger boulders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aardwolf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52307442860252,"sku":"AAW ARL-800","price":2048.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/5713\/7116\/files\/rock-lifter-10536.webp?v=1787262850","url":"https:\/\/obsidian-industrial.com\/products\/aardwolf-rock-lifter-grapple-arl-800","provider":"Obsidian Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}