CMPHG142 Rotary Excavator Grapple-Case QA
CMP HG142 Rotary Excavator Hydra Grapple Specs
Model: HG142
Manufacturer: CMP Attachments
Type: Hydraulic Rotating Excavator Grapple
Application: Land clearing, log handling, demolition, rock placement, brush removal, and material sorting
Compatibility: Fits excavators in the 11,000–16,000 lb class and is commonly configured with CASE Quick Attach (QA) couplers.
Dimensions & Weight
- Grapple Width: 23 in
- Maximum Grapple Opening: 54 in
- Minimum Closed Width: 13.5 in
- Volume Opened: 12.5 cu ft
- Volume Closed: 6 cu ft
- Bearing Size: 12 in
- Approximate Weight: 895–995 lb
- Designed for excavators in the 11,000–16,000 lb operating weight range.
Grapple Performance
- Large 54" opening for handling logs, brush, boulders, and demolition debris
- High clamping force for secure material retention
- Excellent visibility and control for precision placement
- Suitable for forestry, demolition, excavation, and material-handling applications
- Designed as a heavy-duty "do-it-all" excavator grapple.
Hydraulic System
- Dual high-torque rotation motors
- 360° continuous rotation
- Dual hydraulic clamping cylinders
- Exclusive hydraulic lock valves maintain clamping pressure without constant hydraulic flow
- Optional electronic diverter valve available to eliminate the need for secondary auxiliary hydraulics.
Rotation & Clamping Features
- 360-degree continuous rotation
- Maximum Rotational Torque: 15,000 in-lb
- Dual-motor design provides exceptional rotational power
- Built-in cross-relief protection cushions rotation stops under load
- Standard hydraulic lock valves on cylinders.
Construction Features
- High-strength T1 steel body construction
- AR-400 hardened steel wear edges
- Oversized slewing bearing assembly
- Stress-proof hardware designed for long service life
- Heavy-duty powder-coated finish
- Manufactured in Clear Lake, Minnesota, USA.
Edge & Jaw Options
- Replaceable side plates
- Optional closeout plates
- Bolt-on smooth edge
- Bolt-on serrated edge
- Bolt-on tooth kit
- Bolt-on rubber edge
- Configurable for multiple material-handling applications.
Mounting & Compatibility
- Available with CASE Quick Attach (QA) mounting
- Compatible with excavators in the 5–8 ton class
- Ideal for CASE, Kubota, CAT, Bobcat, Deere, and similar excavators
- Available in pin-on or coupler-mounted configurations.
Common Uses
- Log and timber handling
- Brush and tree cleanup
- Land clearing
- Boulder placement
- Demolition sorting
- Scrap handling
- Construction site cleanup
Key Features
- 54" maximum grapple opening
- 23" grapple width
- 895–995 lb operating weight
- 360° continuous rotation
- 15,000 in-lb rotational torque
- Dual rotation motors
- Dual clamping cylinders
- Hydraulic lock valves standard
- AR-400 wear edges
- CASE QA compatible
Quick Takeaway
The CMP HG142 Rotary Excavator Grapple is a heavy-duty grapple designed for 11,000–16,000 lb excavators. Featuring a 54-inch opening, dual-drive rotation motors, 15,000 in-lb of rotational torque, and hydraulic lock valves, it excels in forestry, demolition, land clearing, and material handling applications while delivering exceptional durability and control.
