Robust demolition sorting grapple for demolition and material handling.

Within the demolition and recycling sector, attachments are pushed to their limits every day. High impact loads, contamination, and intensive use are the rule rather than the exception. With the VTN MD series, SAES offers a demolition sorting grapple that truly excels under these demanding conditions.

The VTN MD has been developed for excavators from 2 to 61 tonnes and is widely used in demolition, sorting, and recycling operations. Thanks to its robust design and the use of wide bearings, this grapple is suitable for the most demanding applications.

Work efficiently with 360-degree rotation

The VTN MD comes standard with 360-degree rotation. For the 12 to 45-ton machine class, two opposing rotation motors are installed. For the 42 to 70-ton machine class, a gearbox is used instead. This means the operator needs to make fewer corrections or reposition the machine to work accurately. In practice, this results in:

• Fewer movements
• Greater control
• Higher productivity
• Reduced risk of overloading the grapple

Combined with synchronized jaw closing, this ensures stable and powerful operation, even in heavier applications.

Built for continuous use

In this sector, reliability is everything. Downtime means lost production. The VTN MD stands out thanks to its solid construction and well-engineered design.

The grapple features, among other things:

• Synchronized jaw closing for heavy-duty applications
• Replaceable and reversible wear blades to minimize wear
• Powerful hydraulic cylinders with a braking system during the opening stroke
• Wide bearings for increased durability
• Two opposing rotation motors (MD 14 to MD 350)
• Gearbox instead of rotation motors (MD 410 / MD 610)
• Perforated shells or tine shells available for the right application

This results in a long service life and low maintenance costs.

Versatile in use

An excavator equipped with a VTN MD demolition sorting grapple can be used for:

• Demolition work
• Sorting rubble and residual materials
• Recycling applications
• Grabbing and moving various materials
• Landscaping work

The combination of gripping force and capacity makes the MD series suitable for both precise sorting tasks and heavier demolition work.

Adaptable to the application

Depending on the job, the VTN MD can be equipped with various options.

Demolition shells are available, specifically developed for intensive demolition applications. For handling fine materials or contaminated debris, closed removable side plates are available. When processing logs, serrated removable side plates provide additional grip.

This allows the grapple to be tailored to specific job requirements.

A suitable solution for every machine

With a range from 2 to 61 tons, the VTN MD series offers a suitable solution for virtually every excavator. Whether for demolition, recycling, or material handling: the VTN MD series delivers maximum productivity.