{"product_id":"landyindus-hydraulic-clamshell-grab-800kg-swl-0-5m-capacity-self-loading-opposing-shells-1-664mm-opening-class-3a-4-4-5t-f-dbld3a40-500","title":"LANDYINDUS Hydraulic Clamshell Grab | 800kg SWL | 0.5m³ Capacity | Self-Loading Opposing Shells | 1,664mm Opening | Class 3A (4–4.5T) | F-DBLD3A40-500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLANDYINDUS F-DBLD3A40-500 Hydraulic Clamshell Grab | 800kg SWL | 0.5m³ Capacity | Self-Penetrating Opposing Shells — No Forklift Pushing Required | 1,664mm Opening | Class 3A (4–4.5T) | Construction, Demolition \u0026amp; Bulk Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLANDYINDUS F-DBLD3A40-500 Hydraulic Clamshell Grab\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty forklift attachment engineered for high-efficiency self-loading, bulk material handling, and site cleanup operations. Rated to an \u003cstrong\u003e800kg SWL with a 0.5 m³ bucket capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hydraulic clamshell grab enables standard 4–4.5 tonne Class 3A forklifts to perform bulk loading tasks that would typically require dedicated excavators or wheel loaders — freeing up heavy machinery and dramatically reducing the total number of machines required on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpposing Shell Mechanism — Self-Penetrating Grab Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposing dual-shell clamshell mechanism is the defining operational advantage of this attachment. As the hydraulic system closes the two shells, they drive directly into the material pile from opposing sides simultaneously. This generates a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful, self-penetrating clamping action that forces the shells through loose, granular, and semi-compacted materials without requiring the forklift to push or manoeuvre into the pile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is significantly more efficient than standard single-jaw or bucket-style loading attachments, which require the forklift to physically drive into the material to achieve penetration. The clamshell design delivers \u003cstrong\u003efaster cycle times, lower fuel consumption, and reduced transmission\/drivetrain stress on the host forklift\u003c\/strong\u003e during loading operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelf-Loading Capability — Eliminate the Second Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-loading capability fundamentally changes the operational economics of bulk material handling on mixed-use sites. Rather than requiring a dedicated excavator or wheel loader to load trucks, the forklift operator can use the clamshell grab to self-load the truck directly. This eliminates the need for a second machine operator, reduces equipment hire costs, and allows site excavators to continue productive earthmoving work elsewhere. In construction and mining environments, this delivers measurable cost savings across every bulk loading operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0 to 1,664mm Opening Range — Versatile Bulk Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydraulic grab operates across a \u003cstrong\u003efull opening range of 0 to 1,664mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the jaw spread required to handle a wide variety of bulk material types and pile configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine granular materials\u003c\/strong\u003e: sand, gravel, aggregate, grain, and feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse materials\u003c\/strong\u003e: demolition rubble, rock fragments, and compacted waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite cleanup\u003c\/strong\u003e: complete material recovery from ground level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard buckets that can only skim the surface, the opposing shell action allows the grab to reach down to ground level and collect the final layer of material cleanly — leaving a site clear without manual shovelling or secondary cleanup equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass 3A Mounting | 16 MPa \/ 60 LPM Hydraulics | Heavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for \u003cstrong\u003e4–4.5 tonne counterbalance forklifts with ISO Class 3A carriages\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system operates at a working pressure of 16 MPa with a hydraulic flow requirement of 60 LPM — parameters compatible with standard 3rd hydraulic valve auxiliary circuits. The \u003cstrong\u003e6mm main plate construction\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the structural rigidity required to withstand the impact and abrasion loads generated during repeated penetration into hard and mixed-composition material piles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction sites\u003c\/strong\u003e — loading bulk aggregate onto trucks, self-loading operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemolition yards\u003c\/strong\u003e — cleaning up demolition rubble and debris from ground level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgricultural storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — handling grain, feed, and bulk fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaste processing facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e — processing mixed waste and sorting operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMining \u0026amp; industrial yards\u003c\/strong\u003e — recovering bulk materials, site cleanup, truck loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 m³ volumetric capacity | 800kg Safe Working Load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpposing shell mechanism — self-penetrating grab action, no forklift pushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,664mm maximum opening range — handles fine to coarse bulk materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-of-heap capability — complete material recovery during site cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass 3A carriage mount — engineered for 4–4.5 tonne forklifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 MPa \/ 60 LPM hydraulic parameters — requires 3rd hydraulic valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm heavy-duty steel plate — impact- and abrasion-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e788kg attachment weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSWL (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions W×D×H (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume (m³)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpening Range (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-DBLD3A40-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,631×2,744×1,877\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–1,664\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e788\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Drawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6195\/4293\/files\/DM_20260902143747_006.jpg?v=1788331102\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffebee; border-left: 4px solid #e53935; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Hydraulic \u0026amp; Compatibility Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary Circuit Required\u003c\/strong\u003e: This attachment requires \u003cstrong\u003eone additional hydraulic circuit (3rd valve)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the forklift to operate the grab cylinders. Confirm working pressure (16 MPa) and flow (60 LPM) before ordering.\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eCarriage Class Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Confirm your forklift has an \u003cstrong\u003eISO Class 3A\u003c\/strong\u003e carriage and is rated in the 4–4.5T capacity range. Do not mount this attachment on Class 2A or Class 4A carriages.\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Attachment Warning (788kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The attachment itself weighs 788kg. Add the maximum 800kg SWL load, and the total load on the carriage reaches nearly 1,600kg. 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