IRONCLAW 360° EXCAVATOR GRAPPLE RAKE
The Dymax IronClaw™ Excavator Grapple Rake brings together a heavy-duty rake, a power-link grapple, and full 360° rotation in one attachment. This excavator claw gives operators confident control when raking, sorting, gripping, and shaking out material. It’s built for tough land-clearing work and helps crews place, rotate, and handle material with accuracy and less machine movement.
APPLICATIONS
- Wildfire cleanup and burn remediation
- Forestry and logging cleanup
- Brush, slash, and debris handling
- Loading tub grinders and chippers
- Pile building and biomass loading
- Right-of-way and utility corridor clearing
KEY BENEFITS
- One attachment, more capability. Rake, 2-cylinder powerlink grapple, and 360° rotation.
- Faster, cleaner work with the ability to shake out dirt and handle material precisely.
- Less machine movement thanks to full rotation and improved control.
- Built for harsh conditions with heavy-duty construction and reliable performance.
- Safer, more efficient handling when loading tub grinders, building piles, or clearing debris.
How the IronClaw Excavator Grapple Rake Performs in the Field
The IronClaw’s power-link grapple and dual hydraulic cylinders give operators solid, predictable control. Its replaceable ESCO or Cat-style teeth help the attachment dig, rip, sort, and shake out dirt without slowing down. The 180° clamp motion makes it easy to manage everything from loose debris to full-length logs. A 24V electrical setup and port-beyond hydraulics let the IronClaw run smoothly on excavators with one or two circuits. It’s built to help crews work faster, stay accurate, and leave unwanted material behind.
MODELS
| Model # Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-RKGL-ICPL-360X52-HX-20T/25T
Rake with Grapple – IronClaw Powerlink – 360 degree rotation x 51 inches wide – Hydraulic Excavator – 20-25 ton STANDARD FEATURES:
OPTIONS:
WEIGHT: 3850 lbs |
| DX-RKGL-ICPL-TRQX52-HX-20T/25T
Rake with Grapple – IronClaw Powerlink – for Tiltrotator coupler x 51 inches wide- Hydraulic Excavator – 20-25 ton STANDARD FEATURES:
OPTIONS:
WEIGHT: 4500 lbs |
Specifictions are subject to change without notice.
HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
| Model # Hydraulic Requirements |
| DX-RKGL-ICPL-360X52-HX-20T/25T
HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS Your machine will require 1 circuit for operation. This attachment is designed to work with tiltrotator coupler systems. Circuit 1 – Clamp NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines and disconnects are not provided from the attachment to the excavator. |
| DX-RKGL-ICPL-360×51-HX-23T
HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS Your machine will require 2 circuits for operation. This attachment requires a set of two-way auxiliaries for operating the rotation system and the clamp. Circuit 1 – Clamp Circuit 2 – Rotation NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines and disconnects are not provided from the attachment to the excavator. |
What is an excavator claw?
An excavator claw – often called a grapple, grapple rake, or clamp – is an attachment used for gripping, raking, sorting, shaking out dirt, and placing material with control and precision. The Dymax IronClaw takes this further with a heavy-duty rake, a dual-cylinder power-link grapple, and full 360° rotation, giving operators more capability in a single attachment.
What makes the Dymax IronClaw different from a regular excavator grapple rake?
Operators typically point out that most grapple rakes only do one or two tasks well. The IronClaw delivers rake + grapple + 360° rotation in one tool – meaning you can grab, rip, shake out, sort, load, and precisely place material without constantly repositioning the machine. Its T1 steel construction, twin-motor rotator, and power-link clamp give it durability and smooth control in tough environments.
What size machines can run the Dymax IronClaw?
The IronClaw excavator grapple rake is engineered for 20-25 ton excavators, with models available for standard hydraulic setups and tiltrotator couplers. The attachment weighs between 3,720-4,250 lbs, depending on configuration.
What jobs is the Dymax IronClaw designed for?
Contractors typically reach for the IronClaw when they need one tool that can clear, sort, grip, and load material without slowing down. It shines in heavy debris cleanup, forestry waste handling, storm recovery, land clearing, and feeding grinders or chippers where precision placement matters. If the job involves picking, raking, shaking out dirt, or rotating awkward material into position, the IronClaw is built for it.
How does the 360° rotation help operators?
Full rotation means less machine repositioning, smoother material placement, and better visibility when loading, stacking, or sorting. The IronClaw features a 360° twin-motor rotator supported by a pinion bearing, equipped with relief valves for smooth speed control and motor protection. This setup gives operators consistent control, even when handling awkward or heavy material.
How powerful is the clamp on the IronClaw?
The IronClaw uses a 2-cylinder, progressive-link power-link grapple with 180° clamp rotation. Operators mention how this makes it easier to grab both large timber and smaller or irregular debris without losing grip. The upper clamp uses 38″ wide, 2″ thick T1 steel with heavy-duty tines, built for harsh loading and sorting conditions.
Does the IronClaw actually clean dirt out of material?
Yes. The rake and grapple combination is engineered to shake out dirt cleanly, reducing waste hauled and increasing load quality. With five 2″ thick T1 steel rake tines and ~10″ spacing plus replaceable tips, operators can sift through material while keeping production moving.
What types of teeth or tips are available?
The Dymax IronClaw is compatible with ESCO Ultralok or Cat Advansys replaceable teeth. This gives operators flexibility depending on the application or brand preference.
How wide is the IronClaw rake?
The IronClaw rake is 51 inches wide and uses T1 steel tines with replaceable tips for long service life in abrasive or rocky conditions.
Can the IronClaw replace multiple attachments?
Yes. Because it rakes, grips, rotates, sorts, and loads, operators often replace a traditional rake, a fixed-thumb clamp, and sometimes even a standalone grapple. Most customers say the payoff is fewer attachment changes, faster cycles, and cleaner loads.
