Gabon log yard: how to split work between grapple and loader?
Paulo M.
Verified member · Project chief engineer
Log yard handling 400 m³ a day on 3 hectares, with two 5 t loaders.
The client suggests a log grapple, quoted at USD 180,000 each.
Can a loader with a grapple do the job, and how much slower is it?
Discussion (3)
Kwame A.Verified member · Mine equipment manager2026-10-23
It works, but the turning circle is large; on a tight yard you lose about 30%.
Samuel O.Verified member · Service engineer2026-10-24
A grapple loads the hydraulic system heavily; on older machines oil temperature climbs, so check cooling margin.
Yusuf B.Verified member · Dealer2026-10-25
At 400 m³ a day, one grapple plus one loader suffices; converting both loaders is cheaper.
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