About Cranab
Cranab AB is a Swedish manufacturer based in Vindeln and part of Fassi Group. Cranab develops and manufactures cranes, grapples and clearing equipment in Sweden, with a strong forestry heritage. For the excavator market, its construction grapple programme is particularly relevant because the tools are designed specifically for attachment to excavators.
What does Cranab manufacture?
- Construction multi-grapples for general handling and heavier work
- Stone grapples for rock and irregular material
- Sorting grapples for handling and sorting tasks
- Forestry grapples for timber and biomass
- Forwarder, harvester, truck and stationary cranes
Machines and applications
Cranab states that its construction grapple range includes models for excavators from roughly 3 to 30 tonnes. Forestry products are used on purpose-built forest machines and cranes. On a tiltrotator-equipped excavator, Cranab positions the heavier construction grapples as complementary tools for jobs that demand more capacity than a small integrated grab cassette.
Choosing Cranab equipment
Match grapple size to excavator class, maximum load, tiltrotator or coupler capacity and intended material. Verify hydraulic requirements, load-holding valves, connection geometry and total suspended mass. Stone and sorting work can impose very different jaw loads, so choose by task rather than carrier tonnage alone.
Product range in context
The Cranab attachment range includes grapples and forestry cranes. Typical applications include forestry and tree care, material handling and lifting, and demolition and deconstruction. Compatibility depends on the exact attachment model, carrier size, mounting interface, hydraulic system and intended duty cycle. Compare the relevant product family first, then verify model-specific dimensions, weight, oil flow, operating pressure and control requirements for the machine and job.
What to compare within the Cranab range
Within the Cranab range, specifications differ by product family. Compare the main dimensions, carrier requirements, hydraulic demands and working limits shown below before treating two models as direct alternatives.
| Product area | Typical role | Key specification checks |
|---|---|---|
| Grapples | Sorting, loading and material handling. | Jaw geometry, opening, volume, rotator interface, service weight and hydraulic functions. |
| Forestry cranes | Loading and handling timber. | Reach, load moment, mounting arrangement, stabilisation and hydraulic supply. |
Where Cranab products fit
Cranab equipment can be configured differently depending on the job. Application-specific geometry, wear protection, hydraulic demand, working reach and carrier balance should be considered alongside the headline attachment type.
- Forestry & tree care: tree size, cutting or gripping capacity, rotation, hose routing and the carrier hydraulic system determine practical suitability.
- Material handling & lifting: rated loads, load centre, gripping geometry, rotation and the carrier lifting chart must be checked together.
- Demolition & deconstruction: tool weight, carrier stability, hydraulic service, working reach and wear-part access matter as much as headline cutting or breaking capability.
Compatibility and installation checks
For Cranab products, relevant carrier types include excavators, forestry machines, and cranes. A technically compatible attachment still needs to fit the machine, coupler and hydraulic system as a complete installed package. Compare mounting dimensions, operating weight, hydraulic flow and pressure, hose routing and any required electrical or control interfaces before ordering.
- Carrier operating weight and the carrier manufacturer’s permitted attachment mass.
- Available hydraulic flow, working pressure, return-line requirements and the number of auxiliary circuits.
- Overall attachment height, working envelope, transport dimensions and hose routing.
Service, wear parts and ownership
Purchase price is only one part of attachment cost. When evaluating Cranab, check access to pins, bushings, cutting edges, teeth, tines and other mechanical wear points. Also compare parts availability, service documentation, dealer support and the practicality of carrying critical wear items on site. For high-hour attachments, small differences in maintenance access and parts lead time can matter more than a minor difference in initial price.
Information to prepare before requesting a quote
For a useful quotation on grapples and forestry cranes from Cranab, provide the carrier make and model, operating weight, year if relevant, coupler or pin dimensions, available hydraulic flow and pressure, and a short description of the material or job. Include the required working width, capacity, cutting size or other task-specific target where applicable. This reduces the risk of comparing prices for attachments that are not actually equivalent.
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Official sources
For Cranab, use current technical documentation, manuals and authorised dealer information to confirm model availability and exact carrier compatibility before ordering.