Mechanical Forestry Coupler

Mechanical Forestry Coupler

An essential addition to all forestry operations, allowing easy switching between grapple hanger and conventional bucket.

PowerClamp

PowerClamp
The Wedgelock PowerClamp mounts and pivots on the main dipper pin and follows the arc (or radius) of the bucket.
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Draw Pin Coupler

Draw Pin Coupler
The Draw Pin Coupler is a simple coupler for use on mini excavators.
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Draw Pin Tilt Coupler

Draw Pin Tilt Coupler
The Draw Pin Tilt Coupler is a simple but very effective coupler for use on mini excavators.
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Mechanical Coupler

Mechanical Coupler
A tough and robust lower cost coupler, requiring minimal installation and maintenance, and is simple to operate.
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Introducing the revolutionary, powerful, innovative

tenX® Tilt Coupler

Introducing the revolutionary, powerful, innovative

tenX® Twin-Ram Tilt Coupler

The only Twin-Ram Tilt Coupler available with world-leading tenX technology.

The Wedgelock tenX Twin-Ram Tilt Coupler is the cost effective option for excavator operators looking for more versatility from their machines. The simplicity of cylinder activated tilt operation mixed with the class-leading tenX attachment system makes for a safe and robust quick coupler.

Helac Powertilt rotary actuator

PowerTilt Actuator

The PowerTilt Rotary Actuator consists of Helac’s innovative sliding-spline operation technology converting linear piston motion into powerful shaft rotation. Regarded as the world leader in rotary actuation, installing a PowerTilt will increase productivity and make your excavator more versatile. Combined with tenX, these two technologies ensure uncompromised safety with enhanced precision and control.

Versatile Tilt Angles

The range of Tilt Couplers for Minis will angle up to 90 degrees either side (180 degrees total), while in 130 Weight Class and above, the tilt angle is 60 degrees either side (120 degrees total).

Versatile Tilt Angles

The range of Twin-Ram Tilt Couplers tilt 45 degrees either side (90 degrees total).
Twin-Ram Tilt Coupler

Introducing the revolutionary, powerful, innovative

tenX® Coupler

SAFE : COMPLIANT : SIMPLE : RELIABLE
The coupler that ticks ALL the boxes

Introducing the revolutionary, powerful, innovative

tenX® Forestry Coupler

A revolutionary quick coupler, designed and manufactured by Wedgelock,
leaders in innovative coupler design worldwide.
The Wedgelock Forestry Coupler range, in both hydraulic and mechanical versions, allows valuable excavators to be put to multiple uses. A conventional quick coupler can be quickly converted into a forestry grapple in no time. 

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HMF-320

HMF-320

Mechanical Forestry Coupler to fit excavators in the 320 weight class.

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Wedgelock mechanically operated couplers are an inexpensive option for managing attachment changeovers. A conventional quick hitch can be quickly converted into a forestry grapple in next to no time. 
The new tenX® Coupler technology is available in the Forestry Coupler range, allowing valuable excavators to be put to multiple uses, while retaining the patented safety and simplicity of the standard tenX coupler. A conventional quick hitch can be quickly converted into a forestry grapple in next to no time. 
CONVENIENT : VERSATILE
POWERFUL : SIMPLE-TO-USE
Available in sizes from
20 to 38 tonnes
THROUGH-HOSE ROUTING
Unigue design allows grapple hoses to be routed through the hanger
EASY CONNECTION
Independent pins allow quick and simple grapple hanger connection
Mechanical forestry coupler
EASY CONNECTION
Independent pins allow quick and simple grapple hanger connection

Forestry Couplers

INSTANT SAFETY KNUCKLE

The coupler is LOCKED to the attachment and SAFE as soon as the first pin is engaged.

The Fastest to Safe quick coupler on the market.

INSTANT RESET TRIGGER

Coupler is ready for re-attachment immediately after disengagement.

No waiting for reset, no buttons to press. Just engage the second attachment immediately.

WEDGE &
SAFETY ARM

Safety Arm maintains pin-to-wedge relationship in the event of loss of engagement force.

The Safety Arm engages automatically with Wedge.

LIFTING EYE

Increased Working Load Limits allow lifting capability of the carrier machines to be maximised.

The coupler will not be the limiting factor in what you can safely lift.

tenX forestry coupler

INSTANT SAFETY KNUCKLE

The coupler is LOCKED to the attachment and SAFE as soon as the first pin is engaged.

The Fastest to Safe quick coupler on the market.

INSTANT RESET TRIGGER

Coupler is ready for re-attachment immediately after disengagement.

No waiting for reset, no buttons to press. Just engage the second attachment immediately.

WEDGE &
SAFETY ARM

Safety Arm maintains pin-to-wedge relationship in the event of loss of engagement force.

The Safety Arm engages automatically with Wedge.

LIFTING EYE

Increased Working Load Limits allow lifting capability of the carrier machines to be maximised.

The coupler will not be the limiting factor in what you can safely lift.

Multi–Model™

Most tenX couplers include the Multi-Model capability, allowing them to connect to different attachments in the coupler's weight class. A variety of pin diameters is also accommodated.

Easy Install

tenX couplers are easily installed to any two-line factory fitment setup. The attach/detach operation can be controlled by an OEM cabin switch, rocket switch or our own lock-out switch.
Different brands of excavator have many variable requirements, but tenX installs to them all – simply.

HMF Coupler

BTX Tilt Bucket
1
Angled cylinders with induction hardened rods - can be reversed
2
Folded top box torsion beam
3
Side plate welds inside wrap, protecting side seams
4
Abrasion wear plate with
full extra wrap on larger models
5
Spherical bearing mounts
6
Top saddle construction
7
BCX bucket shell
– dual curve and side taper
8
Bolt on reversible edge on 070 Weight Class and above
1
Folded top box torsion beam
2
Side plate welds inside wrap, protecting side seams
3
Abrasion wear plate with full extra wrap on larger models
4
BCX bucket shell – dual curve and side taper
5
Bolt on reversible edge on 070 Weight Class and above
1
Folded top box torsion beam
2
Side plate welds inside wrap, protecting side seams
3
Abrasion wear plate with full extra wrap on larger models
4
BCX bucket shell – dual curve and side taper
5
Bolt on side cutters
6
Supplied with standard GET

Simple Operation

Below is the instruction decal that will be affixed to the inside of the cab.
A simple two-step operation is all that's required for detaching from an attachment;
press the button, then lift away. It's that simple.

Easy Detach-Attach

PowerThumb:
Independent Mount
NOTE:
All Wedgelock PowerClamps are manufactured to fit the carrier machine's specifications. This may increase lead times for delivery. It may also require additional information from the carrier machine to be supplied prior to manufacture, such as critical measurements. We will provide all necessary requirements at time of order.

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