Used Caterpillar GSV520 5 Tine .75 Cu Yd Grapple | ID: 677

The Caterpillar GSV520-600-5 is a high-performance, 600-liter (0.75 yd³) orange peel grapple engineered specifically for high-volume scrap recycling and waste handling operations. Built to deliver faster cycle times and exceptional material retention, this 5-tine grapple integrates seamlessly with your material handlers and medium excavators to move more tonnage per hour while optimizing fuel efficiency.

Key Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Caterpillar (Cat)
• Model / Configuration: GSV520 | 5-Tine Design
• Volumetric Capacity: 600 Liters / 0.75 yd³
• Operating Weight: 2,820 lbs (1,279 kg)
• Maximum Lift Capacity: 17,637 lbs (8,000 kg)
• Material Handler Compatibility: 20 to 30 Ton (US)
• Excavator Compatibility: 14 to 21 Ton (US)
• Available Shell Styles: Semi-Open (Optimized for structural scrap/beams) or Closed (Optimized for smaller, shredded material)

Advanced Engineering & Operational Benefits

• High-Efficiency Rotation & Cycle Times: Features an advanced rotation system that increases hydraulic flow capacity by up to 160%, resulting in lightning-fast cycles and high-tonnage production.
• Refined Tine Curvature: The specialized curvature pattern improves the grapple's fill factor by 140% to 200%, ensuring maximum structural bite and tighter material retention during swings.
• Cast Steel Durability: Critical stress sections utilize force-distributing cast steel parts instead of traditional welds to significantly prolong structural life and eliminate frame weak points.
• Heavy-Duty Component Shielding: Equipped with abrasion-resistant upper and lower stops to prevent cylinder overextension. Rerouted internal hydraulics reduce hose tension and eliminate material interference.
• Simplified Maintenance: Features easily replaceable cast tine tips and centralized, ground-level grease points, extending service intervals by up to 250% compared to legacy setups.