{"product_id":"aardwolf-stone-grapple-grab-asg","title":"Aardwolf Stone Grapple ASG – 4,408 lb WLL 3-Point Grab for Boulders and Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aardwolf Stone Grapple ASG grabs and lifts irregularly shaped boulders, rocks, and debris with three serrated tines and a manufacturer-stated working load limit of 4,408 lb (2,000 kg). The jaw opens from 13 3\/4 in. to 47 1\/4 in. (350–1,200 mm), and an internally housed actuator sequences grip and release automatically — one operator, no hydraulics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot the right tool for:\u003c\/strong\u003e finished or polished stone — the serrated tines are made to bite raw rock and will mark dressed surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking load limit 4,408 lb (2,000 kg), manufacturer-stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-point tine design stabilizes irregular loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw opening 13 3\/4 in. to 47 1\/4 in. (350–1,200 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully automatic grip-and-release actuator — no hydraulics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-operator load cycles from crane, excavator, or loader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne ASG stone grapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLandscape and civil crews loading boulders onto trucks, and quarry or stoneyard operators moving irregular rock with a single machine and operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the automatic cycle work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: An internal actuator alternates states each time the grapple is set down: lower onto the rock and lift to grip; set the rock down and lift to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need a power source?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The mechanism is fully mechanical — it hangs from a crane hook, excavator, or loader with no hydraulic or electric connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why three tines instead of two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Three contact points self-center on irregular shapes, giving a stable lift on boulders that a two-jaw clamp would twist around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aardwolf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52307474907356,"sku":"AAW ASG","price":5121.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/5713\/7116\/files\/stone-grapple-asg-5230.webp?v=1787262882","url":"https:\/\/obsidian-industrial.com\/products\/aardwolf-stone-grapple-grab-asg","provider":"Obsidian Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}